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Coordinator, Hazardous Material (FT), CFRN30023ADMAF

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College of DuPage
Location
Glen Ellyn
Salary
$31.97
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Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Coordinator, Hazardous Material (FT), CFRN30023ADMAF

Coordinator, Hazardous Material (FT), CFRN30023ADMAF
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety provides technical and operational support for the College's environmental health and safety programs, with primary responsibility for hazardous materials, hazardous and biohazardous waste management, EHS inspections, hazard communication, safety training, and related compliance activities. The position conducts inspections and audits, provides technical guidance to College departments, coordinates hazardous waste activities, delivers or coordinates required safety training, supports incident investigations and hazard assessments, and assists with implementation of College EHS policies, programs, and procedures.

  • Coordinate the College's day-to-day hazardous and biohazardous waste program, including collection, storage, packaging, transportation, disposal, vendor coordination, and review of waste profiles, manifests, and related documentation.
  • Conduct inspections and provide technical guidance to departments regarding hazardous materials handling, storage, labeling, transportation, disposal, and applicable OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and Illinois requirements.
  • Conduct EHS inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments; identify chemical, biological, physical, and environmental hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Document findings, monitor corrective actions, and communicate unresolved or significant concerns to the Manager; provide technical guidance regarding safe work practices, controls, PPE, chemical compatibility, storage, and emergency procedures.
  • Assist departments with OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, including Safety Data Sheets, labeling, employee information, chemical storage, compatibility, PPE, exposure controls, and safe handling practices.
  • Serve as a technical resource to faculty, staff, supervisors, and departments regarding hazardous materials, chemical safety, and related EHS requirements.
  • Identify EHS training requirements, provide or coordinate required training, establish training schedules, and monitor completion and records in accordance with College and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct skills testing and qualification activities for forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms, and other applicable equipment.
  • Participate in job hazard analyses, accident and incident investigations, emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and tabletop exercises; provide technical recommendations and assist with corrective actions.
  • Participate in departmental safety meetings, College safety committees, and working groups and provide technical EHS expertise as assigned.
  • Assist with implementation of College EHS policies, procedures, programs, and guidelines; monitor regulatory requirements and communicate changes or emerging compliance issues to the Manager and affected departments.
  • Maintain accurate EHS records and prepare reports and documentation related to inspections, training, hazardous waste, audits, and compliance activities; assist with identifying opportunities to improve EHS programs and reduce workplace risk.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


    • Qualifications:

    • Education
      • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
      • Certification for Hazardous Materials Emergency First Response or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager required.
    • Experience
      • Minimum of one year experience in environmental health and safety, hazardous materials management, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field.
      • Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, safety training, hazard assessments, or hazardous materials/waste management required.
      • Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state environmental and safety requirements required.
      • Experience working with hazardous chemicals, biological materials, regulated waste, or specialized equipment preferred.


    Working Conditions:

  • Environmental testing equipment.
  • Classroom setting to conduct employee training on proper handling of hazardous materials and chemicals.
  • Responds to air quality concerns which may involve investigating the source of objectionable odors whenever they occur and conducts air sampling to determine corrective action.
  • On call 24 hours per day to respond to hazardous waste or hazardous chemical spills or possible exposure to chemicals and to use proper protection and equipment to clean up as required for a Certified Industrial Emergency Responder.
  • This position requires a background check and drug screen.


    • We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

    Hiring Range:
    11 Hourly Starting salary beginning at $31.97, based on education and experience

    If you require assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources by humanresources@cod.eduor

    Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

    College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.



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    Organization

    Since its inception in 1967, College of DuPage has matured into something very special. It's a community college with far-reaching impact. We're firmly rooted in the community that provides our mandate, yet committed to reflecting the needs and demands of an ever-changing world. 

    From our faculty through to our Board of Trustees, we understand the importance of remaining relevant on multiple levels: interpersonal, academic, civic, cultural and economic. With a steady eye on regional, national and international developments, College of DuPage fulfills its mission as an educational and economic agent of change for the residents it serves.

    Beyond all other considerations, though, we are educators, devoted to the idea that knowledge is transformative. We believe there are few things more powerful than a mind engaged. We are excited by the possibilities ignited when knowledge is imparted through meaningful discourse, in the service of realizing each and every one of our community member's full potential.

    We invite you to find out more about the world-class institution available to you and your family, right here at home. 

    • Among the state's public colleges and universities, College of DuPage, with more than 28,000 students, is the second largest provider of undergraduate education in the State of Illinois, after University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
    • More than 25 percent of all District 502 high school graduates attend College of DuPage during their college career.
    • Each semester, around 28,000 students attend College of DuPage.
    • The Glen Ellyn campus covers 273 acres and has eleven major buildings. The Glen Ellyn campus is currently undergoing renovation and expansion through the Facilities Master Plan, which has an anticipated completion date of 2014.
    • College of DuPage has moved from a traditional model of accreditation to the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), a quality-based, continuous improvement model of accreditation through The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). This model is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program and incorporates a review process designed to deliver clear, concrete and efficient feedback to participating institutions.
    • College of DuPage offers more than 90 certificates programs and degrees for today’s occupational and technical careers, and nine associate’s degrees in 59 occupational and 45 transfer pre-baccalaureate programs.  
    • Roughly 20 percent of students attending COD already possess a bachelor's degree or higher.
    • The College of DuPage Library maintains a collection of 245,800 books, 285,000 microfiche, 29,500 video recordings (VHS and DVD), 20,700 sound recordings (CDs), 527 current periodical subscriptions (7,900 bound periodical back files), and 18 newspapers.
    • There are more than 50 student clubs and organizations on campus.
    • College of DuPage is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (Member, North Central Association) and Academic Quality Improvement Program Participant.
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