POSITION OFFERED: Campus Environmental Health & Safety OfficerEMPLOYMENT DATE: ASAPJOB DESCRIPTION: Immediate opening at Tompkins Cortland Community College. The Campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer is responsible for the overall safety program for Tompkins Cortland Community College and its affiliated properties. The individual manages, develops and coordinates safety standards and training to ensure compliance with safety programs throughout the College. The work involves providing advice on accident prevention and occupational health concerns to management and employees. The Campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer identifies areas of vulnerability related to safety hazards, promptly investigates accidents to determine the cause and recommends preventative measures for the future. Work is performed in accordance with policies and objectives outlined by the Director with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in applying policy to specific cases. The Campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that all state, local and national standards are met. The Campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer may assist Campus Police as requested. The Campus Environmental Health & Safety Officer reports to the Director of Facilities. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required. This position is within the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (a)A total of 60 credit hours of college education, with an emphasis in Environmental Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Occupational Safety or other related areas AND three-years previous work experience in the safety field; OR(b)Graduation from high school AND five years' experience in Environmental Health and Safety, safety training, occupational safety or closely related field; OR(c)Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification for RCRA hazardous material handling and disposal within 1 year of the date of appointment and continuing certification for the term of employment.EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: $31.33/hr. (hire rate) As a College employee, this appointment includes a NYS retirement benefit with employer match along with attractive Health Care options with 80% of premiums covered by the College, post-retirement health insurance and supportive work-life balance with 16 holidays, 20 vacation and 12 sick days along with tuition assistance and ability of application to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) in addition to other benefits offered by the College.Review of applicants to begin February 13, 2025.Applications are accepted from residents of Tompkins or one of the six contiguous counties: Seneca, Tioga, Cortland, Cayuga, Chemung, and Schuyler.For additional information and to apply, https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/vacancies.

Minimum Salary: 31.33 Maximum Salary: 31.33 Salary Unit: Hourly