Ehs Specialist, Environmental Programs

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has an opportunity for an EHS Specialist to join the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing programs that will promote the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors and providing consultation and on issues regarding environmental compliance and waste management. As a member of the Environmental Programs team, the selected candidate performs the collection, classification, consolidation, segregation, storage, and treatment or disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with scientific protocol and federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that the hazardous materials response team is properly equipped and trained to respond to hazardous materials incidents. Consults on issues related to environmental compliance. The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the design and implementation of programs to enhance safety at UMB. The department provides consultation and services to research laboratories, clinical areas, facilities, and offices in the areas of chemical, biological, and radioactive materials safety; occupational safety and industrial hygiene; and environmental compliance and hazardous waste management. The department’s offices are in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor, and the position involves travel to other local entities supported by UMB. UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). Essential Functions * Coordinate and/or conduct the collection, classification, consolidation, segregation, storage, and treatment or disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with scientific protocol and federal, state and local regulations. * Assist in the development of procedures in technical areas such as occupational safety and health, radiation safety, biosafety, and environmental compliance. * Provide consultation and support to EHS staff in preparing reports and recommendations on areas of non-compliance with federal and state laws or regulations or university policies. * Support and work collaboratively with other EHS teams, including but not limited to working with the Research Safety and Radiation Safety teams to find solutions to issues identified through laboratory inspections and the Occupational Safety and Health team to perform indoor air quality assessments and respirator fit testing. * Keep abreast of changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. * Participate in the response to campus emergencies involving environmental, occupational, life, fire, and laboratory safety. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for a relevant field such as environmental engineering, environmental science, occupational health, health physics, chemistry, or biology. Experience:One (1) year progressive experience in hazardous materials management, occupational and life safety, environmental compliance, biosafety or radiation safety. A master’s degree may be substituted for experience. Other:Offers of employment may be contingent on applicant obtaining medical clearance by university approved medical staff. Special Conditions of Employment:Employee must be eligible for the University’s authorized driver program to drive a university owned vehicle. Authorized drivers must have a valid driver’s license in the State of Maryland. Those who possess a valid driver’s license from another state are responsible for submitting a certified copy of the driving record from the Motor Vehicle Administration in that state to the appropriate school/department administrator at the time the employee begins work at the University. Physical Environment:Light to moderate physical effort is generally required. This employee may remain sedentary for 50% of the time, traverse moderate distances across campus, and occasionally ascend/descend stools/ladders. The employee must be able to access lower levels of cabinetry, drains, and areas under sinks. The employee may occasionally carry/move/transport materials up to 50 pounds. Hazardous Materials:Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Position will require employee to work with hazardous materials or be in areas where radiation producing equipment, radioactive materials, chemicals or infectious agents are present. Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment and a respirator in certain circumstances where personal protection is determined to be needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of position requirements. * Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. * Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. * Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. * Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. * Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. /The Hiring Range for this position is in the $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience./ UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff* *Organization: Environmental Health & Safety *Title: *EHS Specialist, Environmental Programs Location: null Requisition ID: 23000151