Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Amherst, MA, US

Institution: Hampshire College · Department: Facilities and Grounds · Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager · Position Type: Full Time · Schedule: 35 Hours a week · Pay Range/ Status: $65,000 – 80,000/Exempt · Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA · Repo ...

Job description

Institution: Hampshire College

Department: Facilities and Grounds

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 35 Hours a week

Pay Range/ Status: $65,000 – 80,000/Exempt

Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

Reports to: Senior Director of Facilities and Grounds

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits package to Exempt Facilities employees, which is prorated based on employment cycle and start date.

New Exempt Facilities employees are immediately eligible for the following paid time off package:

• Holidays - 12 paid holidays per calendar year, including 3 floating holidays (floating holidays based on start date).
• Personal Days - 1 personal day per fiscal year.
• Sick days - 1 sick day accruing per month (Maximum of 130 days).
• Vacation days - 20 paid vacation days per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Hampshire College also has a winter break that is fully paid for employees from Christmas Eve to New Year's each year, typically 6 ½ paid days.

On top of generous paid time off, Hampshire College offers all full-time employees an excellent benefit package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• College paid basic life insurance.
• 403b Retirement plan with 2% match after 1-year service and employee contribution.
• Educational opportunities for employees and their families, including a variety of college tuition benefits for dependent children.

For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our college culture, visit our website at

ABOUT US:

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to approximately 800 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. The facilities and grounds department support the educational mission and campus community of Hampshire College, with a special commitment to sustainable practices. As part of the facilities team, you will be instrumental in the department achieving its mission and goals

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager administers and coordinate Environmental Health and Safety regulatory compliance programs in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts requirements, including U.S. OSHA, U.S. EPA, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and other applicable regulatory agencies.

The Manager is responsible for the College's hazardous waste management program and for supporting compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety regulations. The Manager serves as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and fulfills permit and inspection requests by local authorities having jurisdiction.  

The Manager develops and maintains environmental health and safety policies and safe work practices for employees and others engaged in activities with occupational or environmental risk.

The Manager supports Hampshire College's educational mission by conducting inspections, maintain required records, responding to emergencies, and providing technical assistance to the campus community in order to promote a safe and environmentally responsible campus environment.

The manager offers support for student initiatives, academic projects, and faculty requests for assistance involving environmental or safety hazards.

SKILLS:

• Strong computer skills, or the ability to train, in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. 
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Familiarity with risk associated with residential populations and campus infrastructure.
• Ability to obtain the required certification or licenses within a designated timeframe following hire.
  • U. S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials (49 CFR
  • MA Department of Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Management (310 CMR
  • U. S. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Response (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR q)(6)(ii)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (29 CFR 1910)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (29 CFR 1926)
  • UST Class A/B Operator (310 CMR 80.37)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Safety, or a closely related field.
• Prior possession of one or more of the following certifications or trainings, or demonstrated experience in equivalent regulatory or operational environments;
  • U. S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials (49 CFR
  • MA Department of Environmental Protection Hazardous Waste Management (310 CMR
  • U. S. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Response (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR q)(6)(ii)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (29 CFR 1910)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (29 CFR 1926)
  • UST Class A/B Operator (310 CMR 80.37)
• Participation in related professional organizations;
  • Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)
  • College & University Hazardous Materials Management Conference

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible work experience. Candidates with diverse professional pathways and lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.