Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Salary: $122,000.00 - $127,000.00 Annually
Location : Providence College
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: PC00073
Division: Finance and Business
Department: Facilities, Planning and Environmental Compliance
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found
Overview
OVERVIEW: Oversee organizational compliance with local, state, and federal environmental health and safety regulations and keep abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that affect the organization. Ensure that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and up to date at all times. Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ensure that the College is in compliance with environmental regulations related to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the RI Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC). File annual compliance reports to appropriate regulatory agencies. Work closely with facilities engineer for guidance on projects that affect environmental and safety compliance. Implement staff, faculty, and student environmental compliance training programs in all affected campus departments. Work with facilities planning and physical plant departments on campus energy and water compliance at the power plant. Oversee DEM air emissions permit and recordkeeping compliance at the power plant. Implement environmental programs, including, but not limited to, hazardous waste management (RCRA), underground and aboveground storage tank management, spill prevention control and counter measure plans, PCB's, recycling, and solid waste management. (20%)

Develop, implement and maintain records on OSHA training for all applicable College departments and employees. Supervise staff in annual OSHA training programs, including, but not limited to, chemical hygiene plan, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, respiratory protections, hazard communication, emergency spill response, blood borne pathogens, hearing conservation, personal protection equipment, fall protection program, forklift training, aerial life training, and emergency planning. Monitor subcontracted construction work to ensure safety and environmental compliance. (15%)

Ensure compliance with the Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC). Maintain wastewater discharge permits for the existing campus and develop and implement storm water management practices and permits for new construction under Capital Projects. (10%)

Oversee staff in indoor air quality assessments, lead paint abatement plans, mold mitigation and remediation programs, and asbestos abatement projects. (10%)

Maintain active membership on the following College committees: biosafety, chemical hygiene, institutional animal care and use, campus emergency response and campus safety. (5%)

Serve as a key member of the Facilities Planning/Capital Project team. Assess safety and environmental compliance as it relates to new and renovated construction projects, including approval of contractor site-safety plans, site inspections, contractor monitoring, risk assessments, and monitoring of college community safety during constructions. (20%)

Supervise three direct reports, including goal setting and performance reviews. Manage the environmental compliance budget. (20%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or other associated field from an accredited institution required
• Ten years of experience in environmental health and safety or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work calmly when responding to emergency situations

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
EEO STATEMENT:

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time-to-time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.
Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:

• Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
• Provide financial security while you are working
• Build financial resources for retirement
• Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
• Provide educational opportunities for you and your family

These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/