"Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cabrini Campus"

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Cabrini Campus

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Category: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20260023S

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 808-Environmental Safety

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist manages and oversees campus environmental health and safety (EHS) programs to assure a safe work environment, minimize environmental impact of University activities, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and present training programs in compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and assess selected EHS concerns (chemical and waste handling; hazardous building material abatement; indoor air quality, PPE, etc.), develop corrective actions as needed, and assure resolution.
• Oversee selected EHS programs. Examples include PPE, Chemical Hygiene, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, Lockout Tagout, etc.
• Collaborate with members of the Facilities Management Organization to address occasional hazards that arise as a result of project or maintenance activities, in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Contribute to development of a campus-wide integrated EHS program. This includes developing policies/procedures, conducting periodic audits, writing reports, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor's degree required; degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related science/engineering field preferred. Pursuing additional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Board Certified Environmental Engineer desirable
• Specific Job Knowledge: General knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania EHS regulatory requirements required.
• Minimum Work Experience: 5+ years of experience administering EHS programs required. Experience in EHS in higher education desirable. Experience working with construction/maintenance activities desirable.
• Work Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills. Competency with Microsoft Office software products.
• Equipment Knowledge: Industrial hygiene instrumentation (air sampling, fit testing, etc.), confined space equipment, fall protection equipment, wastewater/air sampling devices desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related science/engineering field.
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board Certified Environmental Engineer.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Occasional exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, poor air quality, asbestos, lead paint, mold, adverse weather, enclosed spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Occasional off-hours work to support construction/maintenance activities.
• Walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried grade 15 and the range for this position is $64,000-80,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade 15