Job Opportunities - Staff Positions

• 1. Compliance: Determination of applicable regulations and proper protocol. This is accomplished by finding the latest laws/regulations that apply to a particular procedure. Because laws and regulations are frequently amended, continuous upkeep is required. Proper permits and certifications must also be determined and obtained.
• a.The EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion, and responsibility to develop policies and procedures to ensure the College's compliance with Federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety laws and regulations. To affect this responsibility, the EOHS Coordinator will regularly consult with and advise the Director of Campus Safety and the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance. Policies and procedures are subject to the approval of the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance.
• b.The EOHS Coordinator is responsible for keeping the College informed of all legal and regulatory requirements and for formulating and implementing procedures to ensure the College's compliance with Federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety laws and regulations. Additionally, the EOHS Coordinator is responsible for determining whether permits or certificates are required for all College projects or activities and for developing and implementing procedures to obtain such permits and or certifications in a timely manner.
• c.The EOHS Coordinator is also responsible for advising the College of any issues, concerns or potential problems or violations concerning compliance with laws, regulations and College policies and procedures. This information shall be kept confidential and reported only to the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance, or such other person as the Executive Vice President may designate, except as otherwise required (and not merely permitted) by law.
  
• 2.Creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): Policies in the form of written plans must be used to establish and implement SOP's into effect. Policies and SOP's should be reflective of the latest regulatory environment. Continuous upkeep is required.
• a.The EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion, and responsibility to formulate, independently, for each College department an SOP responsive to Federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety laws and regulations. In formulating the SOP, the EOHS Coordinator should consider the College's existing policies, its financial capabilities and objectives, and any other relevant College business and operational considerations. All SOP's are subject to approval of the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance.
• b.Training: The EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion, and responsibility to formulate, independently, policies and procedures for training both management and non-exempt staff in their respective roles to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety laws and regulations. All affected employees, as determined by federal, state, and local regulations and the latest SOP must be trained. Training sessions should be ongoing and repeated. Training sessions and related materials are subject to approval of the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance.
• 3.Enforcement: To ensure compliance with an SOP, the EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion, and responsibility to formulate policies and procedures to monitor and document the College's compliance with applicable Federal, state and local environmental, occupational health and safety laws and regulations. This will include the development and implementation of policies and procedures for conducting an inventory of hazardous chemicals, protocol for inspection and management of hazardous materials, hazardous waste management, safety equipment maintenance, and use of personal protective equipment, communication (MSDS & training). The EOHS Coordinator will also monitor each department to ensure it is maintaining the correct records for record keeping purposes. Consistent with section 1b [1c] above, upon discovering a compliance issue, the EOHS Coordinator will notify the Executive Vice President, and, at the Executive Vice President's direction, the Director of Campus Security, and shall, while maintaining the confidentiality of any issue or information relating thereto, work with the department to devise and implement a plan to bring the department into compliance
• 4.Record Keeping and Reporting: The EOHS Coordinator maintains reviewable records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to training documents and certifications, permits, manifests, equipment inspection and maintenance reports, and inventories. The EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion, and responsibility to formulate independently proper record keeping policies, which are subject to approval of the Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance.
• 5.Interface with Governmental Agencies: The EOHS Coordinator has the authority, discretion and responsibility to work independently with government agencies when necessary, including, providing information, responding to requests, assisting in investigations, drafting and filing appropriate reports to governmental institutions (e.g.: EPA, OSHA, DOT, Dept. of Homeland Security, etc.), and obtaining appropriate certification and permits.
• 6.Emergency Response: The EOHS Coordinator works with the Director of Campus Safety to formulate procedures for monitoring potential hazards, for developing related emergency response policies and procedures, and for assisting in the continuous update of the College's Emergency Management Plan.

• Seek and receive training on current federal, state and local regulation and maintain all required certifications.
• Maintain all permits up to date as required by regulatory agencies (EPA, NFPA, etc.).
• Analyze, create, review, and revise safety plans as required, such as Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Laboratory/Studio Safety Plan, and Bloodborne Pathogens Plan. Implement such plans in lab/studio processes and throughout College.
• Maintain a centralized resource area of important, relevant and useful information and references, available to all individuals working with, and/or responsible for, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. Seek out and obtain relevant rules and regulations, MSDS, product information, guides, training material, etc.
• Train staff and faculty on safety policies, hazardous conditions, emergency spill response, and safety precautions as required by regulatory agencies and when appropriate to their work (security, facilities) and maintain records of all such training. Training must be on-going and repeated as per regulations.
• Collaborate with lab and studio supervisors to provide the most appropriate safety training for all students before work in course and research laboratories and studios, and maintain records of such training.
• Collect and maintain up-to-date chemical inventories generated by all areas of the college storing chemicals (Art, Science, Theater, Facilities).
• Analyze inventories for determination of status with the Department of Homeland Security.
• Assist in proper chemical storage of chemicals in areas using hazardous materials and regularly inspect such areas providing guidance, support and corrective action instructions when required. Maintain records.
• Obtain MSDS sheets for all chemicals used in all areas of the college. Ensure that MSDS are available in such areas as well as copies available in centralized resource area. Train all individuals working with hazardous materials in MSDS information (This is designated the "Right To Know," or RTK, policy).
• Assist in and supervise maintenance of hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas in Art studio, Ceramics studio, Photo shop, Science labs and universal waste storage in Facilities and inspect regularly for proper maintenance. Provide recommendations and support for correcting problems in such areas. Maintain records of all activities.
• Arrange and oversee removal of hazardous waste and universal waste college-wide by a certified disposal company. Maintain records, manifests and reports for removal of all hazardous waste college wide, continuously monitor accumulation of waste and analyzing manifests to verify generator status of the college.
• Conduct safety audits and monitor safety equipment operations.
• Respond to and investigate hazardous material spills and incidents/accidents and monitor exposure complaints.
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Emergency Response.
• Develop and maintain contracts with qualified spill response consultants and contractors for emergency response.
• Participate in the development and implementation of an Environmental Compliance Plan

The following outlines minimum education and certification requirements to hold the position of EOHS Coordinator:

• Educational Requirements a.Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related area; Masters Degree preferred
• Ongoing Certifications a.RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training (EPA 40 CFR) Attend biannually. b.Hazardous Material Transport Certification. (DOT 49 CFR) Attend tri-annually. c.Hazwoper (Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response Standard). OSHA (40 Hour Initial Training and annual Refresher Course)
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  Human Resources
  Marymount Manhattan College
  221 East 71 Street
  New York, New York 10021
  hr@mmm.edu