Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Position Purpose:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports the mission of the college by ensuring the college campus community is as safe as possible for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, and that all applicable rules, regulations and college policies are being followed. This position may be considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:

an emergency occurs on the Bates Campus or in the vicinity that would impact Bates, or
other emergency events deemed appropriate. Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or his/her designee), the President or a member of the President’s Staff (Sr. Leadership Team.)

Job Duties:

Leads safety and environmental compliance initiatives and programs
Investigates and submits written reports and recommendations on incidents involving environmental health and safety matters.
Maintains EHS records.
Conducts surveys of campus facilities and operations to identify existing/potential hazardous conditions.
Maintains access to and responsibility within all areas in all buildings owned by the college.
Interacts with all departments and parts of the campus community to assist with EHS issues.
Practices safe working techniques and reinforces the safety policies, guidelines and procedures of Bates College.
Participates in the development and implementation of safety guidelines and related environmental health and safety communications and educational information.
Coordinates and presents technical training programs in general safety training and/or specialty area for staff and faculty, as required by regulations, college policy and/or departmental directive.
Works closely with Director of EHS to manage workload and coordinate tasks.
Serves on safety committees as requested.
Participates in institutional professional development and training.
Recommends corrective or preventative actions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in safety, science or engineering desired, but not required.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Experience

Willingness to be trained in some of the following areas,

Life safety
Fire safety
Electrical safety
Fall protection
Chemical safety
Ergonomics
Laboratory safety
Hazard communication

Skills and Knowledge

Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and presentation) skills.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills; ability to develop and present technical safety information.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Impeccable organizational (time, task, project management) skills and superior attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative and have a positive attitude.
Passion for doing the right thing. Must be self-motivated to address observed or reported concerns with integrity and strong ethics.
Excellent discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in basic data management systems and basic computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs, email and shared calendars).
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications and software systems as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to conferences, meetings and training sessions.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings and other non-traditional schedules as needed.

Benefits:

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.

About Bates:

Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces — intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology — that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.

The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine’s second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.