Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator/Enviro Health/Safety Spec I
Job no:496374 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 I
Salary: $41,730.00
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
College:Gateway Community & Technical College, Covington, KY
Department: Safety & 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
Provides operational and administrative support to campus environmental health and safety programs. Assists with safety inspections, compliance activities, training coordination, and documentation to support a safe and compliant learning and working environment. Works under the direction of a supervisor and the system-level EHS team to implement established safety programs and procedures.
Job Duties:
Conducts routine safety walk-throughs of campus facilities, classrooms, laboratories, and work areas to identify potential hazards. Documents observations and reports findings to the supervisor or appropriate stakeholders.
Assists with follow-up actions and corrective measures as directed.
Provides operational support for environmental health and safety compliance programs, including OSHA, hazardous materials, chemical safety, and bloodborne pathogens.
Assists with maintaining safety records, inventories, logs, and documentation.
Supports proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
Assists with coordinating required safety training for faculty and staff, including scheduling, tracking, and documentation.
Maintains accurate training and compliance records.
Distributes training materials and provides basic safety guidance to employees under supervisory direction, including support for First Aid/CPR/BLS recordkeeping.
Supports day-to-day implementation of campus safety programs and initiatives.
Works with local safety contacts and the system-level EHS team to complete assigned tasks and activities.
Identifies recurring concerns or trends and communicates observations to leadership for review.
Performs basic purchasing, scheduling, and coordination related to safety supplies, inspections, or external services.
Assists with incident documentation, reports, and maintaining safety files.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Up to 1 year of relevant experience
Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety regulations and compliance requirements
Knowledge of safety training programs
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, able 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:
OSHA 10 Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Previous experience in a community college setting
Additional Information:
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.