About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Brief Job Description:

The Hazardous Materials Program Manager will oversee all disposal, storage, and transportation of hazardous waste and chemicals on the Binghamton University Campus. This person will work in conjunction with the Laboratory Safety Program Manager and other EHS Staff to build relationships on campus with students, staff, and faculty members to help foster a safe and environmentally conscious campus community through professional consultation, education, training, customer service, and comprehensive programs. The Hazardous Materials Program Manager will also serve as the campus Radiation Safety Officer.

EH&S Team Member:

• Actively participate in departmental staff meetings and initiatives
• Provide EH&S coverage and services at campus events as requested (concerts, etc.).
• Accompany regulatory inspectors when requested
• Build cooperative relationship with campus community at large through participation on campus committees, trainings, education, community outreach and other activities
• In conjunction with the Director, serve on Incident Management Team. Assume role of ICS Safety Officer when requested

Hazardous Materials Program Manager:

• Manage the disposal and storage of regulated hazardous chemical for the entire college
• Monitor and refine waste handling, treatment and disposal methods and procedures based on and suitable for campus waste generation
• Ensure cost effective hazardous waste disposal occurs for campus waste
• Supervise hazardous waste disposal vendors on-site; sign manifests
• Monitor performance of vendor for hazardous waste disposal, including review and approval of invoices
• File hazardous waste annual report, tax forms, and environmental regulatory fees as needed to maintain regulatory compliance
• Respond to campus emergencies as requested. Perform role in Incident Command System during campus emergencies as directed. Coordinate spill clean ups and restock supplies as necessary
• Remain current on all applicable training (NIMS, DOT, OSHA, etc)
• Serve as Building Administrator for Building 133
• Supervise and train Hazardous Waste Program graduate assistant and other program student employees as needed
• Collect, segregate, and inventory hazardous waste. Bulk as appropriate. Assist with waste pick up by outside vendor

Radiation Safety Officer:

• General oversight of all activities involving radioactive material, including routine monitoring and surveys of locations where radioactive material is being used
• Maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations, license conditions, and specific conditions from the Radiation Safety Committee
• Provide consultative services on all aspects of radiation safety to appropriate campus personnel
• Receive, survey, and deliver all shipments of radioactive materials arriving at all University - owned sites
• Conduct training in proper procedures for use of radioactive material prior to use, at periodic intervals and as otherwise required by changes in procedure, equipment, regulations, etc.
• Coordinate and supervise the radioactive waste disposal program, including retention of associated records
• Store all radioactive materials not in use, including waste
• Perform leak testing on all sealed sources at required intervals
• Test all interlocks and survey radiation-generating equipment no less than once every six months, and retain associated records
• Maintain an inventory of all radioisotopes on University property and ensure compliance with quantity limits as set for in user license(s)
• Immediately suspend or terminate any campus project involving radioactive materials that is determined to be a threat to health or property
• Maintain all records relating to radiation safety not explicitly noted above

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist Lab Safety Manager with duties and responsibilities pertaining to lab audits
• Provide training as required and needed. Subjects include but are not limited to contingency plan, lab safety/hazardous waste, and spills. Review training content at least annually and update
• Participate on campus Emergency Response Team
• Cross train with other EH&S staff to ensure seamless delivery of programs as necessary
• Interact frequently with Physical Facilities, Science and Engineering Departmental staff, other EH&S staff and campus at large
• Develop familiarity with all regulatory requirements associated with the University's radiation licenses
• Review the University's radiation licenses for appropriateness and compliance. Make revisions as necessary
• Develop relationships with all stakeholders (e.g. radiation users, campus administrators, regulators, vendors, etc.)
• Work with isotope users to review operational practices to maintain a safe work environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Wear a respirator and pass a physical for such
• Knowledge of hazardous material disposal and transportation
• Knowledge of radioactive materials and metering
• Working knowledge of emergency response procedures
• Ability to conduct safety training
• Ability to respond to chemical emergencies 24 hours a day
• Ability to obtain 40 hour HAZWOPER
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred:

• CHMM or CSP; experience in higher education

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Application Instructions:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: 10/29/2021

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Persons interested in this position should apply online.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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