Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Company Description:

As a premier institution in agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill calls all learners to grow, to sustain, and to renew the world and its citizens. The College acts as a reflection of, and a catalyst for, advancement in our fields. With an emphasis on applied learning and experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill prepares students for successful careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship.  

Founded in 1911, SUNY Cobleskill enrolls approximately 2000 students in 55 diverse majors. The campus sets the standard for applied education that extends theory into practice. SUNY Cobleskill is a community characterized by empathy, inclusivity, respect, personal growth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit fostering well-being and sustainable practices. We recognize and celebrate student, faculty and staff achievements. We take pride in our campus and encourage collaboration with our surrounding communities.

Our modern, 902-acre campus features outstanding educational facilities, including an equestrian center, 200-cow dairy facility, cold and warm water fish hatcheries, specialized classrooms and scientific laboratories, two state-of-the-art culinary arts teaching kitchens, child development and childcare centers, and an art gallery and graphic design center. 

Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant; to educate future entrepreneurs, scientists, thought leaders, artists, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the sustainability of a healthy and prosperous societal existence in concert with a robust environment. 

Job Description:

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will work to maximize the health and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors. In accordance with regulatory mandates, topics included will be complex technical areas such as hazard control and risk management, occupational safety and health, industrial hazards including, but not limited to, machinery and chemicals, and fire prevention.

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer may work with or have access to professionals with administrative, engineering, chemical, radiation, occupational, environmental, and fire safety credentials and will be prepared to assess, measure, and evaluate potential hazards which the College community may encounter for purposes of developing safety related programs to heighten safety awareness among staff, faculty and students and to fulfill obligations concerning Right To Know/Hazard Communication legislation.

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will:

• ensure compliance with SUNY requirements, and local, state and federal level regulations for environmental management and occupational safety and health;
• supervise and identify the need for monitoring, on a continued basis, for hazards associated with toxic atmospheres, chemicals, flammable liquids, radiation, etc.;
• inspect and determine that available life safety devices such as fume hoods, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors are in proper supply and working condition;
• participate in the review of plans and blueprints to ensure that campus planning personnel are in compliance with all pertinent building codes and safety regulations during the planning of new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of existing facilities, or in the lease or purchase of off-campus facilities;
• manage, plan, schedule, participate in, and assume the overall responsibility for all safety and safety related inspections of buildings, maintenance operations, dormitories, laboratories, and research areas, construction and facilities rehabilitation sites, storage areas, etc. for the purpose of detecting and appraising unsafe conditions or activities;
• direct the investigation of accidents, fires, incidents involving hazardous chemicals and any other environmental or safety related concerns;
• prepare information for presentation to College management and in Civil Courts in cooperation with the Attorney General's Office if required;
• plan, schedule, and coordinate safety training programs for faculty, staff, and students for any mandated or recommended trainings, such as Right to Know/Hazard Communication, techniques in hazardous materials handling, hazardous waste management, machine and tool safety, laboratory and chemical safety, bloodborne pathogens, the general subjects of fire prevention and occupational and environmental hygiene, and compose relevant training and reference manuals;
• recommend renovation and/or maintenance projects to improve safety in work, research, and living areas;
• As needed, respond to campus emergencies after hours;
• provide compliance reporting to various oversight entities, including EPA, DEC, SUNY, OFPC;
• coordinate injury reports and accident/fire/chemical spill reporting;
• serve on the Emergency Management Committee, stay current on FEMA Incident Command modules as identified by campus UPD, participate in Incident Command as appropriate to the scenario;
• actively participate in College committees;
• uphold the campus' values, mission, and strategic goals;
• be a team-oriented member of the campus community, and support a healthy workplace culture;
• engage in and promote positive and civil organizational behaviors, and a positive campus experience for all.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Minimum of four years of experience in a safety-related position
• New York State Code Enforcement Official certification, or willingness to obtain certification in the first full calendar year

Additional Information:

• This is an SL-5 position, with a salary range of $65,000 - $75, 000.
• This is a full-time, 12-month position; eligible for reappointment. 
• Schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with some evening, weekend and on-call requirements.
• This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
• SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status.  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.   

SUNY Cobleskill's Tile IX Coordinator is Amanda Clark, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5445, email at clarkar@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill,  Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by May 30, 2022

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values  
2. Current CV or Resume
3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors 

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