Occupational Health and Safety Manager

17-Apr-2024

Environmental Health and Safety

87741BR

University Job Title

Manager 6, EHS Occupational Health and Safety

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Leader (28)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Safety

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

127-153 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is responsible for the management of the Occupational Health and Safety Section within Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). The primary focus is on managing services that address significant risk and compliance areas within the university while promoting a culture of safety.

Key responsibilities include assessing compliance and risks, reviewing inspection findings, conducting investigations, and leading the development or enhancement of systems to effectively manage and minimize risks, liabilities, and exposures.

The incumbent will interpret regulations and implement programs that are in harmony with the university’s mission while exercising discretion and independent judgement with respect to the application of EHS standards for the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and the public. Regular collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, as well as the offices of the Provost, Deans, department chairs and administrators, general counsel, occupational health, risk management, workers’ compensation, research compliance, facilities, police and security, and research animal care is critical.

Additionally, the incumbent will represent the university in communications and meetings with local, state, and federal regulators with respect to EHS compliance matters. They will also represent EHS and the university in communications, meetings, and counseling sessions with members of the Yale community who have EHS questions or concerns. Within their areas of expertise and responsibility, this position serves as a trainer and subject matter expert to other EHS staff, taking on responsibility for corrective actions and program improvements when serious issues are identified.

Dept/Section URL

135 College St, Suite 100

Essential Duties

1. Lead and manage the Occupational Health and Safety section, responsible for broad areas of industrial hygiene, physical, chemical, and laboratory safety, and accident investigation. This position is responsible for Yale’s OSHA compliance programs. 2. Lead the development or enhancement of systems to manage and minimize risk, liability, and other exposures to chemical and physical hazards for the University community.  3. Interpret regulations and devise implementation programs that are in harmony with the university’s mission.  4. Oversee programs related to the management of hazardous chemicals, including the restricted chemicals program. 5. Direct EHS’ physical and workplace safety programs to address electrical and hospitality safety, fall protection, risks of confined spaces, lockout/tagout practices, dust control, and ergonomic injury prevention. 6. Direct EHS shop and tool safety programs, including machine guarding.  7. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate Yale’s shop safety committee, laboratory safety committee, and joint health and safety committee. 8. Oversee Yale’s laboratory safety program and advise Facilities on laboratory design issues. 9. Oversee industrial hygiene program, ensuring compliance with occupational health, indoor air quality, and other relevant standards.   10. Represent the university in communications and meetings with local, state, and federal regulators concerning EHS compliance matters and counseling sessions with members of the Yale community who have EHS questions or concerns.  11. Regularly consult and work closely with faculty, staff, and students, as well as the offices of the Provost, cognizant Deans, department chairs and administrators, general counsel, occupational health, risk management, workers’ compensation, research compliance, Facilities, police and security, and research animal care.  12. Serve as a trainer and subject matter expert to other EHS staff. 13. Advise Facilities on construction, design, and ventilation issues. 14. In collaboration with Employee Health and Workers’ Compensation, oversee investigations of accidents, injuries, and exposures. Advise on and initiate measures to control and prevent such incidents.  Direct resources based on injury trends.   15. Directly supervise 7-10 employees. Lead by communicating EHS’ mission, vision, and values. Manage staff through effective recruitment, hiring, training, work planning, making assignments, scheduling, coaching, supervision, performance review, retention, and, as necessary, discipline.  16. Assesses and makes recommendations for budget, staffing development, and staffing levels. 17. Promote staff continuing education and development. In collaboration with each employee, individual development plans are annually drafted. 18. Promote teamwork, cooperation, communication, organizational integration, task flexibility, cross-training, and inclusiveness. 19. Develop and lead training courses for lab and non-lab groups and assist with hands-on training for new and existing Safety Advisors. 20. Participate in EHS strategic planning and goal setting. 21. Create a supportive, productive, team-oriented work environment within EHS that provides excellent customer service. Promote collaboration with the campus community and further our proactive relationships with students, faculty, and staff. 22. Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team for responses to hazardous materials incidents.   23.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Advanced knowledge of EHS science as well as state and federal EHS regulations, standards, and guidance.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated technical EHS skills appropriate to the position’s responsibilities, including monitoring and sampling methodology. Ability to perform technical calculations and hazard evaluations.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple programs, projects, and tasks across multiple university locations. Ability to analyze and address complex issues and exercise sound judgment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Superior verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be an effective trainer and public speaker. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers, students, faculty, staff and external entities.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to report survey findings and maintain required regulatory records. Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, including EHS Integrator.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Master’s degree specific to the area of expertise, or related field, such as environmental science, industrial hygiene, biology, physics, chemistry or engineering.

A professional safety certification, such as the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CBSP).

Progressive experience in comprehensive EHS programs at a comparable organization.

Required Licenses or Certifications

24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire). Ability to obtain United States Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment clearance for access to laboratories where select agents are used or stored.

Physical Requirements

1. Pass the required physical examination. 2. Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, twist, and negotiate awkward paths of travel. 3. Ability to periodically perform short-duration physical exertions, including light-medium weightlifting, pushing, pulling, stair or ladder climbing, etc., in support of a safety investigation, area or operations survey, or emergency response. 4. Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment for hazardous materials handling and spill clean-up, including respirators, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and fully encapsulating protective suit, up to and including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). 5. Ability to work in a variety of physical environments, including weather extremes, potential confined spaces, elevated locations, etc. 6. In support of emergency response work or assisting other EHS units, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 500 lbs. of waste or other material using rolling carts or drum carts.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus