Manager Safety (Environmental Protection Programs)

Environmental Protection Manager

UTHealth Houston is looking for a manager in our safety area who will address environmental protection issues. This employee provides professional knowledge and expertise in managing safety programs specific to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department. Responsible for supervising and coordinating efforts to manage hazardous wastes and environmental management at UTHealth Houston as a member of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Ensures compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). We strongly prefer candidates who are certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM) by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM).

Position Key Accountabilities :

• Develops, administers, and interprets programs and policies primarily for environmental protection, risk management & insurance.
• Identifies potential safety and health hazards and discrepancies with UTHealth's safety policy, regulatory agency standards, and national guidelines, and develops solutions.
• Develops strategies, policies, and procedures and implements control measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment in our unique teaching, research, and clinical care settings.
• Prepares reports for submission to supervisors, principal investigators, and / or managers, which identify the potential hazard(s) and / or program discrepancies found, and provides recommendations for control and compliance.
• Advises employees, students, and faculty on safe work practices and potential hazards.
• Prepares various types of reports, including submissions to safety committees or advisory groups and activity reports.
• Communicates with federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental agencies as a department representative concerning compliance issues and emerging standards.
• Evaluates facility and construction plans to identify safety concerns and present recommendations to ensure a safe and healthful institutional environment.
• Participates in or leads the conduct of accident / incident investigations.
• Participates in the development and delivery of safety training for employees, students, and / or faculty.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and conferences to keep abreast of emerging safety, health, and environmental issues.
• Manages Human Resources activities of the department in regard to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• This job classification is designated as "essential" at the UTHealth Science Center at Houston. In the event of an emergency, "essential" positions are those required to sustain clinical services, research activities, and / or are responsible for protecting university assets. Personnel in designated "essential" positions are expected to report to their designated work site during their appointed work schedules, even when the institution has been officially declared to be on "restricted access" or "closed" due to adverse conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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