Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Utica, NY

Requisition Number: 2022S128Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Dean of the College
Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Department Statement:
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a full-time, 12-month position, deemed essential, reporting to the director of environmental health and safety. This position will serve in an on-call duty officer rotation. Environmental Health and Safety provides safety and advisory services to the entire campus community, supporting a safe learning, living, and working environment by promoting health, safety, and environmental protection through the development of comprehensive programs for training and consultation, risk evaluation and mitigation, emergency response, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance.

Accountabilities:
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for program management in the areas of chemical hygiene, hazardous waste, laboratory safety, and environmental protection. The incumbent is accountable for effective response in times of crises, conflict, and other challenges facing the campus and for effectively avoiding and mitigating risk. Areas of focus include responsibility for:

• meeting external and University requirements and regulations for assigned areas;
• actively minimizing risks and incidents within assigned areas;
• proper documentation of current requirements within assigned areas;
• proper documentation of issues within assigned areas;
• ensuring all escalated issues within the assigned area are addressed in a timely manner;
• effectiveness of advice and guidance provided to the University regarding assigned areas;
• effective adherence to all assigned permitting and code requirements;
• effectiveness of all assigned facility inspections and testing;
• ensuring that all community members within assigned areas receive sufficient training to meet their obligations;
• developing effective relationships and coordination with local, state, and federal personnel;
• developing effective relationships and coordination with staff within the assigned area; and
• execution of crisis response consistent with policy and plan.

As part of this role, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

• effective supervision of all assigned personnel;
• effective management of all assigned facilities;
• effective management of all assigned technology;
• effective contribution to University policy related to assigned areas; and
• as required, providing effective advice, counsel, and leadership on committees.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Capable of understanding and enforcing OSHA, EPA, DOT, NYS DOH, and other critical regulations.
• Able to form collaborative and positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply solid judgment and professionalism while multitasking and managing high-pressure situations.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated desire for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills required and strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience in the environmental health and safety field is preferred, preferably in higher education or a laboratory environment.
• Experience developing safety programs, training, and/or workshops
• Technical experience with OSHA, EPA, and other workplace regulations, guidelines, and standards. Ideal applicants will have, or be willing to obtain, training and/or certifications in the following areas:
  • OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour
  • New York State Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor and Building Inspector Certifications
  • EPA Lead RRP Certified Renovator
  • DOT Hazardous Materials Response
  • EPA RCRA
    
  
  
  

Education
Bachelors degree in occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or one of the physical or life sciences.

Other Information

Work Schedule:
Weekdays, with occasional weekends.

Job Open Date:
09/19/2022

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.