Title
Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I
Salary Range
$37,944.00
Contract Term Length
12 Months
Standard Hours
37.5
Work Location
On-Site
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
College
Somerset Community College
Campus Location
Somerset Campus
Department
Operations Department
Total Rewards
Somerset Community 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
The Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I supports the college's safety and compliance efforts by conducting inspections, documenting findings, and performing basic safety program activities. This role helps promote a safe learning and working environment and provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in OSHA compliance, laboratory/shop safety, and environmental health practices.
Job Duties
* Perform laboratory and shop safety inspections and maintain related documentation with support from the Director of Operations;
* Support ergonomic, fire safety, and general safety reviews;
* Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety records;
* Coordinate accident reporting and basic incident documentation;
* Support hazardous and biological waste handling under supervision;
* Participate in safety committees and emergency preparedness activities as assigned;
* Perform additional duties to support the Environmental Health Safety Office.
Minimum Qualifications
* Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or related field and two years experience, or equivalent;
* Basic understanding of safety principles or willingness to learn;
* Strong organizational and communication skills;
* Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
Employee Rights
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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