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Chemical Hygiene Officer, Part time 20 hours

Employer
Athens State University
Location
Alabama, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 17, 2024
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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Part Time


Chemical Hygiene Officer, Part time 20 hours Closing Date:

Job Duties:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide oversight to the university main campus and ASIM/AMSTI associated with environmental and chemical safety regulations and enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Knowing the current legal requirements concerning regulated substances, both in handling/disposal of reagents/chemicals and adopting/following the requirements of relevant governing bodies, including the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Relevant yearly trainings may include HAZWoper, HAZcom, and OSHA, or their equivalents, as necessary.
  • Serve on the University Risk Management and Safety Committee.
  • Aid in the development, maintenance, implementation, and enforcement of Risk Management and Environmental Safety Policies, including the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  • Conduct yearly inspections of university buildings for potential risks and hazards and take steps to minimize risks and reduce hazards where possible.
  • Developing and implementing a schedule for regular formal housekeeping inspections of the laboratory facilities, including inspections of emergency equipment.
  • Submit yearly inspections to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs as well as report violations that require interdepartmental cooperation to solve.
  • Ensure that the university follows all national, state, and local safety regulations related to chemical and environmental safety.
  • Maintain employee exposure records.
  • Develop and provide CHP safety training to new personnel, including those working in lab and facilities positions.
  • Maintain a list of CHP trained individuals allowed level lab access.
  • Maintaining the university’s Chemical Satellite Accumulation Site (SAA), including the storage and proper disposal of chemicals from main campus and ASIM/AMSTI.
  • Posting and making available contact information in the event of an emergency.
  • Comply with all policies of the University.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need.
  • Actively work storage building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers and internal faculty and staff.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation.
  • Proactively engages in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people.
  • Routinely practices self-monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field.
  • Training in HAZWoper, HAZcom, and OSHA, or their equivalents.
  • Experience with Chemical Storage procedures and waste disposal.
  • Experience with maintenance of lab safety equipment.
  • Experience with emergency response procedures to chemical spills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to move up to 25 pounds.


Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: P420 - $21.64 per hour - $32.46 per hour
To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.




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