Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
Household access to many of the College's facilities including
the gym and pool
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation
training
Preferred:
- Masters degree preferred
- Certification in one of the following: Certified Safety
Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
A minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a related position/field is
required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MEDEP, NFPA and
state/local regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles,
occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process
safety (e.g. industrial hygiene, risk assessment, environmental
permitting, environmental remediation, etc.)
- Experience developing and editing written safety compliance
plans and associated documents
- Proficiency in the use of related office equipment, computers
and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to independently recognize programmatic growth
opportunities and problem solve/implement strategic solutions,
strong vision and self-starter with ability to both expand existing
programs and build programs from the ground-up.
- Ability to provide insight, guidance, advice, and leadership
necessary to ensure safety of the campus and its students, faculty,
and staff.
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents or
regulations and then determine applicability and steps associated
with achieving compliance.
- Demonstrated capability to quickly assess situations, speak in
public and make recommendations/decisions.
- Ability to manage interpersonal relationships, resolve
conflicts and communicate effectively with diverse groups and key
campus constituents.
- Ability to conduct thorough safety inspections and generate
accurate and detailed inspection documents.
- Supervisory experience.
- Project management and contracted services experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting
to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours:
- This is a full-time position working 40 hours/52 weeks, (1.00
FTE)
- Standard administrative hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm.
- Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to
complete the essential duties of the position.
We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa
sponsorship for staff positions.
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory
completion of applicable background checks including but not
limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving
records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job
related).
About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to
talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial,
ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs;
and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support
of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and
contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a
community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly
welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the
liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a
preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its
faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of
community; and connections to the people, history, and natural
beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.
Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the
College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles
from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift: N/A
Employment Category: Full Time Academic Year
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay Type: Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements: Administrative Staff
+ MVR
Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this
job?:
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:
No
Posting Date: 08/14/2026
Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: If selected as a
finalist, you will be required to submit information for
three references, including name, email address, phone number and
how you know the reference.
EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and
state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment,
admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular
programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color,
ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital
status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or
against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities
on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected
statuses.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9741467"">https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/18215
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