Director, Environmental Health & Safety

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Job Title: Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Department: Facilities Management

Division: Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week; 12 months/year

Grade Level: 9

Union: NA

Salary Range: $76,100 - $98,900 annually

Reports to: Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

Position summary: Manage all environmental health and safety (EHS) issues for the college and serve as a Facilities' Management contact person, providing quality service to MICA's campus buildings, and supporting the college's programs, events and academic mission.

General purpose: The primary point of contact for all matters related to the campus's environment, health and safety. Promote campus sustainability and carbon neutrality. Work with the college staff, faculty and students to ensure a clean and safe work and studying environments.

Role qualifications:

• Develop, distribute, and enforce policies and procedures for the campus population regarding the environment, health and safety.

• Ensure that the institution is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, etc. pertaining to the environment, health and safety.

Position responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and manage programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and financial losses

• Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization

• Manage and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities for safety programs

• Identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluate potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents

• Conduct or direct research studies to identify hazards and evaluate loss producing potential of given system, operation or process

• Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of operations department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel

• Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization

• Coordinate safety activities of unit managers to ensure implementation of safety activities throughout organization

• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents and prepare reports for information of personnel concerned

• Maintain liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams to assure information exchange and mutual assistance

• Devise methods to evaluate safety program and conduct or direct evaluations

• Evaluate technical and scientific publications concerned with safety management and participate in activities of related professional organizations to update knowledge of safety program developments

• Collect, store and retrieve data and information for analysis and prepare presentations and reports

• Prepare and manage annual EHS operating and capital budgets

• Conduct required annual and new hire environmental, health and safety training

• Oversee and implement campus safety and environmental programs, including the upkeep of EHS equipment, maintenance boards, managing hazardous materials and hazardous waste, working with safety and environmental contractors, and working with various academic departments

• Assist in managing campus-wide sustainability initiatives

• Participate on Critical Incident Management and Inclement Weather Teams

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing

• Ability to promote teamwork, problem solve, and interpret and apply institutional policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Demonstrated experience and general knowledge of work place safety procedures

• Demonstrated experience in Environmental Management, including management and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste, and environmental remediation

• Proven knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations

• Demonstrated knowledge of general construction safety and environmental rules and regulations

• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite software

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic sustainability principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Health or Safety curriculum with two years related experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the building trades

• Experience enforcing OSHA regulations and environmental laws

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of typical building maintenance processes, tools, and equipment

• Proficiency with facilities management software

• Experience with hazardous materials collection, storage, and disposal

• Demonstrated knowledge of recycling processes and energy conservation

Reporting to this position: EHS Student Technicians

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check

• Works both indoors and outdoors year-round and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move objects

• Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed

• Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; or sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time in the geographic area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, although high noise levels can be anticipated at times in certain locations.

• Required training: Handbook orientation, Campus Familiarity tour, and Harassment Prevention.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.