Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Program ManagerLocation: USO-TW Building ATLRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 287632About UsThe University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.Department InformationReal Estate and Facilities is an organizational unit within the USO Administration Division. The mission of Real Estate and Facilities is to support and promote the value of Georgia’s higher education learning environments, and we provide strategic direction and leadership for a variety of campus facilities functions including planning, design, construction, management, and operations.Job SummaryThe USG Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program Manager supports and promotes a system-wide strategic focus on EHS compliance and performance. Major duties and responsibilities include: develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to support USG institutional EHS programs and responsibilities; develop, monitor, and report on system wide EHS goals and objectives; conduct and facilitate EHS related training; provide technical review, advice and guidance on a broad range of EHS and facilities related issues.ResponsibilitiesSupport and promote a system-wide strategic focus on EHS compliance and performance.Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to support USG institutional EHS programs and compliance responsibilities.Develop, monitor, and report on system wide EHS goals and objectives.Facilitate opportunities for EHS training and professional development; develop model USG EHS training programs; conduct live and technology-based training sessions.Provide technical review, advice and guidance on a broad variety of EHS related issues.Periodic site visits to assess EHS issues and evaluate program priorities and implementation.Support other system functions and projects related to real estate, planning, and facilities maintenance/operations/management (e.g. review transaction/project due diligence; review design and specifications for laboratory construction and renovation; coordinate building demolition processes).Organize and facilitate USG EHS Advisory Committee to encourage professional collaboration and sharing of EHS expertise and resources across the system.Liaise with relevant Federal and State regulatory agencies.Collect and manage centralized records as appropriate (e.g. underground storage tanks, chemical inventories).Related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering/science, or other related natural science discipline.Minimum of five years professional EHS experiencePreferred QualificationsExtensive professional EHS experience in a higher education institutional contextGraduate degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering/science, or other related natural science discipline.Minimum of five years professional EHS experienceRelevant professional certification, including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.)Required Documents to AttachResume and professional referencesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of EHS related state and federal laws relevant to a higher education institutional context.Knowledge of EHS standards and best practices in a higher education institutional context.Knowledge of project management principles and practices.Knowledge of computers, proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications and EHS/EMS applications.Skill in data gathering, management, synthesis, and analysis.Skill in oral and written communication and presentation.Skill in the development and delivery of live and virtual EHS-related training.Skill in interpersonal relations and collaboration with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time and resources effectively in alignment with dynamic organizational priorities.Ability to effectively manage and participate in multiple projects and initiatives.Ability to manage sensitive issues and information with proper discretion and diplomacy.Ability to travel for work activities, as required, within the State of Georgia.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Other InformationThe University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). The USG enrolls over 350,000 students, employs approximately 48,000 faculty and staff, and occupies a space portfolio in excess of 110M GSF.Background CheckOffers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.