Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

St. George’s University invites applicants

for the position of

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

within the Department of Public Safety.





Special note to applicants:



· Review of applicants will be ongoing until a suitable candidate is identified.







Job Description





Objective

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will work as part of the Health & Safety team and conduct daily operations, special projects, and annual initiatives.

Incumbent is expected to regularly exercise discretion utilizing advanced technical knowledge and skills and act as a subject matter expert in this field.





Essential Functions



● Assist with environmental health and safety program general operations administrative duties

● Develop environmental health and safety program education materials

● Assist with chemical and biological material inventory and related Safety Data Sheet (SDS) online library management

● Assist with hazardous waste management including inventory audits, compatibility determinations, consolidations, profiling, and transfers for disposal.

● Assist with fume hood ASHRAE 110 inspection and testing

● Assist with biosafety cabinet (BSC) and laminar flow hood recertifications



Emergency Management:



● Assist with emergency management program general operations and administrative duties

● Develop emergency management program education materials

● Participate in emergency management program outreach events

● Participate in tabletop and/or live exercises when possible, based on scheduling



Special Projects:



● Assist with development of the Saint George’s environmental health and safety web pages

● Conduct campus-wide biennial chemical inventory

● Assist with COVID-19 public health crisis incident management

● Assist with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Project in collaboration with Grenada’s National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)

● Assist in the university’s emergency management accreditation

● Configure emergency management / emergency operations center (EOC) software





Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



●Strong oral and written communication skills

●Capable of working well both independently and in a team setting

●Detail-oriented, organized, and professional

●Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office is required and experience with Arc GIS software is preferred

●Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection





Work Environment/Physical Demands





● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

● Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection

● Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

● The position is an office position operating in a professional environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners and filing cabinets.





Hours and Travel



●A typical work week is 40 hours Monday to Friday with flexible start, lunch break and end day.

●Weekend work will be as is required.

●No travel anticipated for this position.





Qualifications



●At least 1 year experience in working with health, safety, and environmental programs and practices

● At least 1 year experience in a laboratory setting, including knowledge of prudent laboratory practices

● Bsc in Public Health & Safety or related discipline

● Professional certification in one or more EHS specialties (CIH, CHMM, CSP, CBSP, CHP, etc.) will be an asset.





We Are



· Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.





· A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.





· Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.





· Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.





· Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.















St. George's University is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.