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Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (FT), MFRE30012ADMAF

Position Number: 9794442
Location: Glen Ellyn, United States
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (FT), MFRE30012ADMAF

Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (FT), MFRE30012ADMAF
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 Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management administers and oversees the College's risk management programs, liability and property insurance, and environmental health & safety programs. The position provides leadership and oversight for the College's environmental health, safety, risk management, insurance, loss prevention, and emergency preparedness programs. Analyze risk exposure, and establish procedures for safety and emergencies, as well as financial, legal, contractual, and insurance needs. Develop, implement, and manage programs on safety, insurance, liability, workers' compensation, unemployment, contractual process, and all related policies and procedures for the College. Evaluate loss prevention programs based on their benefit to the College and the opportunity for human loss, financial loss or loss of reputation and make appropriate recommendations. Provide strategic and technical guidance to College leadership and departments regarding significant environmental, health, safety, regulatory, and risk management matters. Interaction with a wide variety of programs, property, personnel, legal counsel, advisors, and other departments within the College.

Develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the College's risk management programs (e.g., workers' compensation, general property and liability insurance) and the College's environmental, occupational, and health/safety programs. Establish program standards and oversight processes to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Develop and maintain departmental budgets. Authorize expenditures and prepares budget projections. Work directly with Illinois Community College Risk Management Consortium to perform insurance needs assessments and coverage levels, and to review and support as appropriate terms of coverage and purchase of insurance plans.

Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Risk Management Program for College of DuPage, including setting goals and objectives for the Risk Management Program, identifying and analyzing perils, risks and hazards to which the College, its employees, students, volunteers, general public, and/or property may be exposed.

Determine the most effective methods of handling each risk exposure, and conduct an annual review (procedures to measure the effectiveness and performance) of the organization's Risk Management Program. Evaluate major loss exposures in terms of past experience and potential frequency and severity to establish priorities and methods for treating discovered risk exposure.

Assist in the planning and coordination of College-wide emergency response plans, natural disaster preparedness, and other risk-mitigation plans in collaboration with campus Police and other appropriate College departments. Provide leadership and EHS/risk management expertise in emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and other risk-mitigation activities.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring preparing job descriptions, conducting performance evaluations, administering disciplinary action as necessary, and training all Risk Management and Environmental Health & Safety employees.

Assign, prioritize, and oversee the work of EHS/Risk Management staff to ensure effective implementation of College programs and appropriate allocation of departmental resources.

Oversee proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and biological materials across all College facilities. Establish and oversee the College's hazardous materials, hazardous and biohazardous waste, chemical safety, hazard communication, and related EHS compliance programs. Review significant compliance concerns, regulatory findings, and corrective actions and ensure appropriate resolution.

Establish and oversee a comprehensive EHS inspection and audit program, including identification of inspection priorities based on regulatory requirements, institutional risk, operational needs, and historical findings. Review significant inspection and audit findings and ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented.

Coordinate the creation of risk management and environmental safety policies, programs and procedures, which includes developing safety and loss control programs and procedures. Develop, review, and recommend College policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines related to environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, and loss prevention. Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend revisions based on regulatory changes, operational needs, incident findings, and recognized practices.

Oversee the College's EHS compliance, training, inspection, audit, and hazard assessment programs; establish requirements, priorities, and corrective actions based on regulatory requirements and identified risks.

Provide leadership for significant accident, incident, and hazard investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

Monitor regulatory developments and oversee programs related to equipment safety, operator qualification, hazardous materials, chemical and biological safety, hazard communication, and other workplace safety requirements.

Maintain and analyze safety, audit, accident, inspection, claims, and compliance records and data. Maintain and update college web site concerning safety information

Establish and manage relationships with various risk management and insurance consultants and vendors, including the College's broker or agent. Coordinate the process of applying for and renewing insurance coverage consistent with the risk goals and objectives. Work with third party insurance administrator to track and discuss all claims brought against College insurance policies.

Collaborate with College departments, legal counsel, insurance representatives, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and other external partners regarding significant risk management, insurance, environmental health, and safety matters.

Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related field required.
- Certified Safety Professional preferred.

Experience
- Three (3) years experience in risk management, safety administration, industrial hygiene, workers compensation, or a related area, with responsibility for conducting safety investigations, creating and developing health and safety programs, and developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, including at least one (1) year direct supervisory experience required.
- Experience interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations required
- Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
- Must have functional knowledge of safety requirements for various types of equipment required.
- More than three years experience in the areas stated above preferred.
- Experience in a higher education, governmental, healthcare, industrial, or similarly complex environment preferred

Working Conditions:

Working knowledge of all Environmental Health and Safety monitoring equipment.

On call for emergencies.

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:
13 Salary Starting salary beginning at $84,672, based on education and experience

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

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.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/3210?c=cod