Job Description

Details:

Posted: October 21, 2024
Level: Community College Professional 20, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Location:

CT State Community College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

January 2025

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety or designee, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the development, implementation, management and administration of programs, policies and procedures that support a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the College. The Director will monitor, manage and administer the inspections, maintenance and repair of systems to include (but are not limited to) fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, elevators, boilers, underground fuel tanks, asbestos abatement, generators, Federal and State OSHA regulations /compliance, chemical and hazardous material handling and removal, PCB monitoring and provide technical and consultative services to the Campus Community

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety or designee, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the development, implementation, management and administration of programs, policies and procedures that support a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the College through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Directs and administers the preparation and maintenance of all mandated environmental regulatory licenses, records, and permits on behalf of the College.
• Develops, implements, and administers technical training programs for College personnel on all appropriate safety issues including the handling of hazardous material to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and train incident responders.
• Inspects College work facilities and equipment and consulting as needed with department chairs, faculty, and supervisors to determine if planned experiments and research activities or any other College sanctioned work involving the use of hazardous materials meet safety standards.
• Inspects College work facilities and equipment and consulting as needed with department chairs, faculty, and supervisors to determine if planned experiments and research activities or any other College sanctioned work involving the use of hazardous materials meet safety standards.
• Monitors, manages, and determines if equipment (such as elevators, generators, boilers etc.) and work facilities conform to health and safety standards, consulting with physical plant, engineering and construction personnel on renovations or new proposed projects.
• Develops standards for hazardous materials exposure limits for personnel, safe working methods, decontamination procedures and hazardous waste disposal.
• Serves as a technical expert on behalf of the College in interactions with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Develops, implements, and administers a College wide fire safety program and ongoing systems testing, including maintenance contracts.
• Develops and articulates procedures for a College emergency operations plan.
• Conducts regular safety meetings and serving on the College Safety Committee
• Develops and implements special programs such as the Employee Committee Options (ECO) Program in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act and the State of Connecticut Enabling legislation.
• Administers and manages the College’s fire and alarm system and all other life safety systems.
• Monitors the procurement, reception, distribution, storage, and removal of regulated hazardous materials.
• Assists in the development of the budget for Environmental Health and Safety.
• May require night and weekend hours as needed.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety, health physics, or a related field degree in an appropriately related
field together with three to six years of related experience that includes managing a comprehensive health and safety program and one to three years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with both the technical and non-technical personnel.
• Proven experience as safety officer.
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects.
• Ability to effectively work with system office and campus leadership.
• Ability to build teams, delegate, and lead personnel.
• Ability to create training programs.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $88,144 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.  The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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