Job Summary
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of UM-Flint EHS, Your role will involve on-campus work, inspections of work areas, shops, studios and laboratories, communications with area managers and staff to support their respective compliance with university guidelines and regulatory requirements. You will work in collaboration with campus partners to make recommendations and follow up to verify the implementation of corrective actions.
Responsibilities*
Research Regulatory requirements, Review & Update Programs and Plans
- Remain current on rules/regulations related to environmental health and occupational safety and best practices that go beyond compliance but are proactive and sustain the Campus Culture of Safety and Preparedness.
- Review and revise select safety and health programs as directed by the EHS Director. Improve supporting safety and health program materials.
- Review and work with partners in maintaining health and safety compliance programs, posters, support materials, website, and other campus health and safety resources.
Inspections and Equipment Testing/Training
- Support the University's Laboratory, Studio, and Shop Safety Programs through inspections, education/marketing, and program documentation.
- Evaluate work spaces for compliance with university health and safety requirements, summarize findings for the Director, meet with partners to discuss findings and improve compliance.
- Inspect campus buildings and life safety equipment to evaluate conditions, placement, and compliance. Maintain written documentation of inspections and summary reports.
- Provide employee and student training, safety and health guidance information and feedback on unit specific program documents.
- Develop/maintain equipment tags and guidance, assist departments to do the same to assist with compliance.
- Routine calibration of EHS air monitoring equipment. Check to ensure operation and send in for maintenance.
- Coordinate the monitoring, program support and assistance with respective departments compliance with cranes, AEDs, and lasers.
Hazardous and Regulated Waste Management
- Inspections of waste storage areas and containers
- Develop and distribute regulated waste educational and support materials and training/reference materials
- Coordinate regulated waste collections on campus.
- Assist departments with environmental compliance not limited to proper indoor and outdoor storage, disposal and protection of environment i.e. storm drains and surface water.
- Respond to hazardous material spills and coordinate response with other EHS staff, and when appropriate other departments and their staff. Receive and maintain HAZWOPER training & certification to at least the ?technician level?.
EHS Website Review and Enhancements
- Review and maintain EHS website pages and links
- Coordinate with others in EHS and other departments to post EHS info on campus digital signs
Chemical Inventory and Reconciliation
- Assist departments with maintaining chemical inventories and complying with chemical use/storage requirements. Includes monitoring and reconciling campus chemical inventory with actual materials found in departments.
- Complete annual SARA Title III EHS and Tier II Reporting for UM-Flint
- Annually review and assess DHS COI on campus
Job Hazard Evaluations and PPE Assessments
- Coordinate & complete job hazard evaluations and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments for select departments.
- Conduct health and safety training workshops to students and employees relevant to safe working practices, etc.
- Work with Facilities & Operations, Marketing and Communications, and other units to communicate with campus emails, digital signage, pamphlets, informational bulletins, webpages, bulletin boards providing relevant health and safety related information and updates.
Other Duties may be assigned by the EHS Director as deemed necessary for operational needs of the EHS department
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, such as health, biology, chemistry, environment/public health or related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in environmental health and occupational safety or related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of environmental health and occupational safety principles and the regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge and ability of responding to emergency situations requiring completion HAZWOPER training/certification and ability to wear respirator required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competency in safe chemical and biological laboratory operations and principles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Google products and Microsoft Windows
- Demonstrated customer service competencies.
Why Work at U-M Flint
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. Also, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.