Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Job Type Staff
Position Information The Department of Physical Plant invites resumes for a full-time, exempt, position with full benefits.
Salary and Benefits Information: Salary Range: $44,948 - $80,000
Benefits: Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual and sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year)
Responsibilities - Conduct routine surveys to evaluate detrimental environmental factors arising in or from the workplace such as indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, fire hazardous, chemical hazardous and radiation wastes and materials, to comply with safety requirements.
- Assist in conducting fire protection systems tests including fire detection, suppression, alarm and water supply systems; assist in conducting fire protection systems tests including fire detection, suppression, alarm and water supply systems.
- Conduct regular meetings of the Radiation, Physical Plant, Risk Management Committees and implement their directives; monitor emergency processes, administering and overseeing the implementation of procedures for handling emergency situations.
- Supervise, plan and direct the activities and functions of the motor pool daily operations including vehicular repairs, transportation, scheduling, certification, and personal issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification 11-0000 Management Occupations
Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Science Degree.
- Three to five years' experience in the environmental safety, occupational safety or industrial hygiene field.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and Right to Know compliance standards.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulation for electrical, chemical, biological, medical, radioactive and all other environmental substances management and waste disposal.
- Knowledge of basic computer software.
- Must be able to obtain the following certifications: Certifications in Health and Safety; CPR and First Aid Certification; Radiation Safety Officer Certification; Inspector/Management Planner for Asbestos Management License
Preferred QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Conduct routine surveys to evaluate detrimental environmental factors arising in or from the workplace such as indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, fire hazardous, chemical hazardous and radiation wastes and materials, to comply with safety requirements.
- Assist in conducting fire protection systems tests including fire detection, suppression, alarm and water supply systems; assist in conducting fire protection systems tests including fire detection, suppression, alarm and water supply systems.
- Conduct regular meetings of the Radiation, Physical Plant, Risk Management Committees and implement their directives; monitor emergency processes, administering and overseeing the implementation of procedures for handling emergency situations.
- Supervise, plan and direct the activities and functions of the motor pool daily operations including vehicular repairs, transportation, scheduling, certification, and personal issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Certifications/Registrations - Must be able to obtain the following certifications: Certifications in Health and Safety; CPR and First Aid Certification; Radiation Safety Officer Certification; Inspector/Management Planner for Asbestos Management License
EEO Statement UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA Exempt
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S00715P
Application/Resume deadlineOpen Until Filled Yes
Resume/Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit
https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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