Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (Enviro Health/Safety Spec II)
Job no:496039 Position type:Full-time Location:Covington, KY Division/Equivalent: Gateway Community & Technical College School/Unit: Gateway Community & Technical College Categories:Staff
Title: Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (Enviro Health/Safety Spec II)
Salary Range: $47,118
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
College:Gateway Community & Technical College
Campus Location:Gateway Covington
Department: Safety and Security
Total Rewards
Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
Oversees campus safety and regulatory compliance, including risk assessments, training coordination, hazardous materials management, and implementation of workplace safety programs.
Job Duties:
Conducts safety assessments across college operations and identifies issues.
Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders. Participates in development of and assists with implementation of improvement plans.
Provides knowledge and guidance to college stakeholders in specialized areas such as but not limited to: biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, BBP, and OSHA.
Ensures college is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and standards. This includes inventory, ordering and disposal management.
Under direction of supervisor, coordinates safety training for faculty and staff including managing compliance and recordkeeping of such. This extends to First Aid/CPR/BLS area as well.
Carries out workplace safety program and logistical activities working with local designated contacts and system level EHS team.
Makes recommendations for improvement.
Minimal purchasing, scheduling and coordination for external inspections, remediation, resources or supplies and all other duties as assigned.
Minimal Physical Requirements –Light lifting, occasional exposure to mild environment elements, minor safety hazards
Environment: Primarily office-based with frequent visits to laboratories, classrooms, and other campus facilities to conduct safety assessments.
Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting or moving of safety equipment and hazardous materials; ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Exposure: May involve limited exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and other hazardous substances during inspections and compliance activities.
Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility for emergency response or special projects; occasional training sessions outside normal hours.
Travel: Minimal, typically within campus locations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health & Safety or related field or equivalent and 2 years relevant experience in health and safety related field.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations and compliance requirements
Ability to design, deliver, and track safety training programs for faculty and staff
Excellent planning, coordination, and recordkeeping skills to ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
Ability to collaborate across departments and influence safety culture.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health & Safety or related field or equivalent and 3 years relevant experience in health and safety related field.
Comfortable providing guidance and expertise to faculty, staff, and administrators.
OSHA 10 Certification
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Previous experience in a community college setting