Norfolk State University’s Department of Facilities Management invites applicants for the position of Compliance Safety Officer. The Compliance Safety Officer is responsible for the development, monitoring, and implementation of the University’s health and safety policies and program.
Reporting directly to the Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management, incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include:
1. Conduct health and safety inspections and routine inspections of facilities and university campus resources. 2. Respond timely, during and after hours, including overnight hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to health and safety conditions or matters requiring immediate attention. 3. Assist in the development and implementation of the University health and safety policies. 4. Develops periodic safety training workshops for faculty, staff, and students. 5. Provides subject-matter-expert guidance to the University community on matters related to chemical procedures and regulations. 6. Performs regular testing of emergency management equipment and systems, including fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and other safety components. 7. Ensures compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations on safety standards. 8. Monitors inventory of hazardous materials and emergency response supplies and equipment. 9. Maintains retrievable records and files, both paper and electronic of inspections and reviews of health and safety areas of responsibility. 10. Coordinates safety evaluation, service, and/or inspection with external agencies. 11. Maintains a proactive approach to campus community workplace and student life safety. 12. This position is part of the 24/7/365 Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated experience implementing environmental health and safety regulatory requirements, and identifying areas in need of improvement. 2. Ability to be on call evenings, weekends, nights, holidays, and as needed. 3. Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other industry standard regulations. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of safety and health principles, laws, techniques and regulations. 5. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft excel or related spreadsheet software. 6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 7. Must possess a valid, unexpired/unrestricted driver’s license. 8. Skilled in the use and operation of testing equipment, tools and safety personal protective equipment. 9. Demonstrated skill in documenting and recording systems and equipment status, utilizing computer systems and software. 10. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalency diploma.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Industry standard certification in OSHA and/or other relevant safety programs (CSP, CIH, CSM, CHSI, OHST, CHST). 2. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, safety, or related discipline.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
A 12-month probationary period may apply.
Contact Information:
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Email material not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Hiring Range: $32,415.00 to Commensurate with Experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
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