Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHSO)
Full Time
Hempstead, NY 11549
Posted
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About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title
Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHSO)
Position Number
896637
School/Division
Office of the Provost (division)
Department
Office of the Provost
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the EHSO will have primary responsibility for overseeing and coordinating Hofstra University’s laboratory health and safety activities. The EHSO will serve as the University’s chemical hygiene officer and biosafety officer.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develops and evaluates standard operating guidelines, laboratory inspections, provision of guidance and training, maintaining inventory of chemicals and other hazardous materials, hazard assessment, and spill response.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as University policies.
- Collaborates with numerous constituencies on campus, including faculty, administrators, the Environmental Safety Committee, the Hazardous Waste Coordinator, and others to ensure environmental health and safety practices are adhered to in academic units.
- Establishes and maintains an effective communications strategy, including website development, an electronic newsletter, and/or news articles with the objective of raising internal and external awareness of Hofstra’s safety efforts.
- Keeps current on best practices at peer colleges, benchmarks other institutions of higher education, and participates in off-campus events to identify new ideas and practices related to laboratory health and safety.
- Works with academic departments to identify and pursue potential grant and resource development opportunities to support laboratory improvements and safety initiatives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent (BSc) required.
- Six years of relevant experience in EHS, Sustainability, Bio Safety, Process Safety, Environmental Technology, or Risk Management.
- Experience working with a complex regulatory framework and multiple regulatory bodies.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to employee health and safety and hazardous waste management.
- One or more of the following certifications: CIH, CSP, CBSP.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
Special Instructions
- For consideration, please submit a cover letter with salary requirement, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references with your application.
- Applicants should also be prepared to submit transcripts and three letters of recommendation upon request.
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Date Posted
03/14/2023
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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