Safety Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number010161Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Working Title
Safety Coordinator
Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year12Work Schedule8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – FridayHours per week40FLSA StatusExemptDivisionBusiness AffairsDepartmentSafety & Security (Adm)Work Location
Salary Range$54,163 - $69,205
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose of Department
tThe Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University environmental, health and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of campus environmental, health and safety programs, including Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection and Event Safety.
- Develop building evacuation plans and conduct fire drills.
- Identify fire and life hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Investigate safety concerns and assist with the development of corrective action measures.
- Process and monitor hot work and event permits.
- Inspect University facilities, equipment and employee work practices for conformance with regulatory standards.
- Analyze program performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Build relationships and serve as a liaison with federal, state and local authorities in matters related to environmental, health and safety.
- Deliver various environmental, health and safety training programs.
- Provide consultative safety services and respond to environmental, health and safety service request and emergency incidents.
- Write reports and communicate results effectively.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Completion of a four-year degree with a major in occupational safety and health, industrial technology, a physical science or other closely related discipline.
- Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety and construction safety.
- One to three years of environmental, health, safety, or fire experience.
- Experience working in a university, college or public sector environment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical).
Necessary Certifications/LicensesPreferred Certifications/Licenses
- Relevant certifications (i.e. OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
