Safety/Environment Compliance Associate

Northeastern Illinois University Police

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.neiu.edu/university-life/university-police
• www.neiu.edu

Phone Number:

• 773-442-4103

Email:

• jeprzybyla@neiu.edu

Application Deadline:

• 01/02/24

Salary:

• $80,000 - $85,000

  Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous time off plans
  • Participation in the State Universities Retirement System 

Sworn Officers:

• 15

City Population:

• 7,500

Position Details

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Employees in this classification plan, develop, and implement elements of safety, environmental or related compliance programs to fulfill regulatory requirements. They work under the administrative and technical direction of designated administrators and technical leaders.

Job Description:

A(n) Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate typically:

1. implements and monitors operations of a unit, program, process or a facility related to environmental, safety or compliance functions or programs; inspects, evaluates and/or advises on facilities, equipment, materials, activities, and processes for compliance with university, local, state, and federal codes, standards or regulations;
2. researches, analyzes, interprets, and communicates local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to compliance of environment and safety management programs; develops, maintains, and/or updates programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives that preserve compliance with codes, standards or regulations, in coordination with designated university-level safety, environmental or related compliance organizations; monitors emerging legislation and regulations with potential impact on university personnel, workplaces, and environmental, safety or compliance programs and related activities;
3. serves as a point of contact and liaise with university-level compliance organizations and the University's risk management and insurance providers and as authorized, local, state, and federal agencies to ensure unit, facility and/or university compliance with codes, standards, or regulations;
4. performs testing, sampling or surveys of equipment, materials or environments;
5. collects and maintains required documentation and records of activities; compile and assess information (e.g., data, results, findings, methodologies) and prepare various reports or briefings; evaluate and develop data management procedures, resources and tools;
6. develops, organizes, directs, and/or participates in meetings, conferences, seminars, training/compliance programs, and committees; provides consultation to unit staff or university as necessary on compliance programs, policies, standards or regulations;
7. communicates and/or disseminate information on programs, policies, standards or regulations; develops, prepares, and/or approves training materials or communications related to compliance efforts and programs, including online;
8. coordinates active efforts and plans to identify, isolate, or eliminate hazardous operations, materials, or processes; coordinate and/or participate in responses to spills of hazardous materials;
9. implements, maintains, and updates emergency management response plans and procedures; participates in mandated drills and investigations; fulfills emergency management roles in the event of a crisis;
10. assists in the investigation, response and/or reporting of complaints, injuries, and incidents; directly liaises with and provides information to outside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, risk management and insurance providers as authorized by university-level compliance authority;
11. Works across departments to ensure life safety compliance including fire systems, elevators, ANSUL systems, fire pump testing, generator testing, emergency preparedness training, ergonomics, safety testing/drills and working with local authorities, general safety measures, PPE training, industrial/chemical hygiene, waste management, wetlands, inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environment, programs, and equipment to ensure that they meet/follow government regulations.
12. performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

(This position requires a background check.)

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

(Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)

To Apply:

https://neiu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NEIU/details/Safety-Environ-Compliance-Associate_JR100336?jobFamilyGroup=ff8148f65f83100a5b3bda8bee580001

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

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