Job Description
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Job Description Great Basin College (GBC) seeks engaged, collaborative candidates for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. This "A" contract (12-month) administrative faculty position is located in Elko, Nevada on the main campus and reports to the Director of Facilities Operations.
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for developing and managing the college's environmental health, safety, and hazard control programs in accordance with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), state, local, and federal laws and policies. The Specialist will provide guidelines and procedures to staff, conduct investigations, inspections, and audits, deliver training and presentations, maintain records, prepare reports, and assist in budgeting and financial planning.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field that may include fields of chemical, physical, biological, industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety or health sciences and;
- Three years of technical experience in environmental health and safety program management such as environmental compliance, fire-life safety, occupational safety, and hazardous materials:
- OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field that may include fields of chemical, physical, biological, industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety or health sciences.
- Related experience in a higher education setting with multiple sites.
- Certifications in related field such as Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification.
- Minimum EMS certification, or willingness to be certified within the first few months of employment, at the First Aid/CPR level.
- Current OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities - Develop and draft safety compliance programs covering various subjects in line with OSHA, EPA, UFC, and other relevant state and federal regulations.
- Provide Safety training to staff, faculty, and selected students. Design and execute safety and environmental programs to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations for students, employees, and visitors.
- Obtain certification from the State of Nevada Division of Child & Family Services to deliver safety training to MCD Child Center staff and early childhood education students.
- Create and sustain an accident prevention program; investigate incidents to identify potential hazards.
- Review, develop, and implement risk management solutions and act as a liaison with NSHE risk management services.
- Conduct safety and ergonomic inspections. Work with Facilities Operation Director to inspect and monitor facilities.
- Maintain State permits for hazardous materials, such as, EPA permitting and proper disposal of hazardous waste materials from the science labs and auto diesel shops at the end of each semester.
- Attend campus and NSHE safety steering committee meetings as an ad hoc member and participate in relevant national, state, and local organizations to enhance community and campus safety.
- Identify safety and health hazards through ongoing inspections, recommend feasible solutions, and determine if immediate evacuation is necessary.
- Serve as the primary safety instructor for all students, faculty, and staff, ensuring proper training to prevent accidents, loss of time, and damage.
- Manage environmental health and safety programs related to hazardous materials, regulated wastes, environmental protection, and emergency planning in coordination with UNR Public Safety and fire protection systems.
- Respond to information requests from internal departments, external agencies, and organizations about environmental health and safety programs.
- Assist with budget management for environmental health and safety programs and develop action plans for operational and funding needs.
- Ability to be available for after hours call out and coverage of B&G on call phone on a rotational basis.
- Ability to assist in campus events for safety purposes, may need to assist with event setup and cleanup.
Travel The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area. There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada. The successful candidate will participate in several state-wide or national meetings each year that require overnight travel.
Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty - C
The budgeted salary range for this position is $59,186 - $73,500 Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.
Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at Great Basin College - Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
- 12 paid holidays
- Life insurance, long-term disability
- Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
- ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
- No state income tax!
- Free Parking
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
Exempt Yes
Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%
Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review.
The following must be attached to your application:
- Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
- Cover Letter
- Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Additional Information Transcripts Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Background Check An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.
Sponsorship GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Open Until Filled This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 09/04/2024 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Great Basin College Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.
Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.
GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.
For more information visit GBC or the Area website.
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