"Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator II - Housing"

Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator II - Housing

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Environmental Health And Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator II - Housing, under general supervision, assists in the management of the System member's environmental health and safety program with specific attention to student housing. The position coordinates within the full spectrum from preventative mitigation to assessment reporting as well as other related activities (ie: training, building proctor, and after-hours emergency response). The position supports all aspects of a full-service EHS program to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment for employees and visitors. The position adheres to requirements to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies, as well as Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies and regulations.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Fire and Life Safety

Percent Effort: 43.55%

• Coordinates building inspections, reporting, and list updates.
• Coordinates fire suppression system and boiler inspections, reporting, and list updates.
• Coordinates backflow prevention inspections, reporting, and list updates.
• Supports fire alarm response and fire drills.
• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 2: Construction Safety

Percent Effort: 20.85%

• Coordinates project inspections.
• Coordinates boiler permitting (new projects).
• Coordinates ADA compliance (new projects).
• Coordinates NFPA compliance (new projects).
• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 3: Industrial Hygiene

Percent Effort: 4.92%

• Calibrates, services, and maintains industrial hygiene equipment.
• Conducts sound level, illumination, air quality, and heat stress monitoring.

Functional Area 4: Housing Area and Event Safety

Percent Effort: 14.09%

• Coordinates special safety event inspections.
• Coordinates housing area grounds safety inspections.
• Monitors golf cart and other vehicle operations across housing area.
• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 5: Animal Control

Percent Effort: 3.78%

• Coordinates animal control building inspections and reports
• Conducts animal nuisance response.
• Supports iCat program.
• Conducts incident investigations.

Functional Area 6: Training

Percent Effort: 12.81%

• Conducts incident investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:
  + High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of related experience.
  + Associate's degree in environmental health and safety or related discipline and four (4) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HAZWOPER certification (40 hr - General Site Worker).

SALARY

Monthly $4,166.67 $50,000 Annually Approximately

BENEFITS

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical
  + $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
  + Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
  - Employee and Spouse
  - Employee and Children
  - Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

Insurance

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8+ hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.