Environmental Health And Safety Manager

Supplemental Information
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Environmental Health and Safety Manager. The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is located in Facility Services. This is a full-time position. This position is open for recruitment.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Environmental Health and Safety
COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit
. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.
* Incomplete applications will not be considered*
CONTACT INFORMATION:
LaTasha Howard, MBA
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at

. BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.
Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator's website at
Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree in Engineering, Architecture, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, or closely related field. Substitution for Bachelor's Degree: Six years of professional or sub-professional experience in the development/implementation of a safety program to include safety education, facility inspections and/or accident investigation; in safety inspection; safety education/promotion; emergency preparedness; loss prevention; risk analysis; risk management; or related field.
Two years of professional level experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, risk analysis, or loss prevention. Must be a strong, detail-oriented team player with proven verbal and written communication skills.
* Advanced knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA, DEQ, ORM, etc. standards, codes, guidelines, laws, rules and regulations.
* Ability to work independently or with a team to accomplish set goals and objectives.
* Basic understanding of project/construction management principals.
* Basic understanding of industrial hygiene principles, practices, and field methods.
* Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
* Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to become authorized to operate "vehicles" on college business (based on the standards set forth by the college Safe Driver Program").
Job Concepts
The Safety Risk Agency Manager will provide assistance to the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director in the implementation, coordination, and management of the comprehensive loss prevention program at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC). The ideal candidate will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, functionality, and performance of the department. They will have strong communication skills and be able to identify areas of improvement and formulate actions plans and strategies for approval and implementation.
The position requires a strategic leader who can work independently or within a team structure to achieve identified goals, objectives, etc. The candidate filling this position will need to be able to respond to emergency situations; lift up to 30 pounds; walk for long periods of time; climb stairs, ladders, etc.; work a flexible schedule as the work load of the department demands, and be on an on-call schedule as determined by the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director.
40%
* Administers the development, planning, implementation, organization, coordination, scheduling and instruction of the Comprehensive Safety Training Program (i.e. quarterly/monthly safety meetings; safety trainings; emergency management training/drills; fire drills; monitoring and tracking for compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal laws, standards, regulations, etc.). Assist the Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the BRCC Comprehensive Loss Prevention Program(EHS Policy and Procedure, Hazardous Materials, Building Safety Inspections, Emergency Management, Life Safety, Driver Safety Program, Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, Accident/Incident Investigation, etc.).
20%
* At the direction of the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director, coordinates all agency inspection programs, inputs cited deficiencies into the Facility Services work order system, evaluates all EHS work orders and provides progress reports/status updates to the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director; communicates any cited deficiencies to responsible departments (any department not included in the Facility Services work order system), develops accident statistics, and prepares summary reports regarding the status of current safety program components and initiatives.
15%
* Request and review official driving record (ODR) and verification process to authorize College employees to drive (state, rental or personal vehicle) for business; Develop, maintain, update and disseminate the Authorized Driver Log as needed. Coordinate departmental calendar with college events calendar and Facility Services calendar. Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders at the College, ORM, and internal and external stakeholders to obtain Hold Harmless Agreements and other insurance/liability/safety related forms/documents needed for College events, and constituents at BRCC locations as needed. Monitor and respond to communications received via the EHS departmental e-mail account; communicate with college personnel, students and visitors who have questions, concerns, etc.; perform other administrative tasks such as copying, filing, data entry, answering phones, etc. Supervises student workers and other departmental personnel resources as needed.
10%
* Analyzes and follows theState of Louisiana and BRCC Accounting and Finance policies, procedures, and guidelines to obtain quotes for needed services, enter requisitions, track purchase orders, verify completion of services, and finalize invoices for payment authorization by the Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management Director. Monitor and advises regarding communications received via the EHS departmental e-mail account; communicate with college personnel, students and visitors with all questions or concerns.
10%
* Coordinates and collaborates with internal stakeholders; Sedgwick CMS, Inc., Louisiana Division of Administration Office of Risk Management third party insurer; Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; FEMA, etc., as necessary to investigate and process declared emergency damages/claims, property loss claims, visitor/client incidents/accidents (DA 3000), Employee Incidents/Accidents/Worker's Compensation Claims (DA 2000), incident/accident investigation to ensure guidelines, protocols, and required documentation is complete and in accordance with established laws, rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, plans, etc. Performs all other assigned duties.
5%
* Other duties as assigned
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