ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUEAA)
Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU's commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university's mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.
- Provides professional and technical knowledge and expertise to support comprehensive environmental health and safety programs for given campus(es).
- Communicates on regulations/standards and programs/policies/guides to develop sound, workable action plans.
- Reviews, recommends, and ensures follow-up on appropriate action plans regarding federal, state, local and university environmental health and safety requirements and initiatives.
- Serves as the campus primary EMC contact for all-hazard emergency planning and coordination; develops, manages, and trains on action plans.
- Implements and assesses compliance with various occupational safety and health, environmental management, and laboratory safety programs/policies/plans/guides at campus assigned.
- Assists campus in their development of policies and procedures, as well as training for general emergency preparedness, hazard-specific topics, First Aid, CPR, etc.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Occupational Health Science, Environmental Health Science, Emergency Management, Disaster/Risk Management, Fire Science/Hazardous Materials, or a related field.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Some experience in environmental health, emergency management, fire safety, public safety, or a related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
- Associate Emergency Manager 2 Years From Date of Hire
- Certified Emergency Manager 2 Years From Date of Hire
SKILLS
Required
- Demonstrates analytical skills
- Proficient communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Performs work independently with minimal supervision
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
The employee in this position will have excellent communication skills. This position is very active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role requires frequently moving objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Richmond, Indiana
Salary $53,622 annually
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Career Level: Core
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection
Job Family: Emergency Preparation
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [email protected] or by visiting IUPD.
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