JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, assists with a wide range of routine
assignments in two or more specialty areas in environmental health and
safety. The nature of work involves data collection, field work,
research and training. The primary duties associated with each
specialty area are indicated as follows: EH - Environmental Hygiene,
FP - Fire Protection, RS - Radiation Safety, RM - Risk Management, and
WM - Waste Management.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Conducts routine surveys to evaluate detrimental environmental
factors arising in or from the workplace such as indoor air
quality, asbestos, lead based paint, and storm water discharge.
(EH)
2. Inspects laboratories for compliance with chemical hygiene and
biological safety standards and assists in developing
recommendations for corrective action. (EH)
3. Assists in developing and presenting training programs such as
right to know, asbestos awareness, and use and function of
personal protective equipment. (EH)
4. Assists in assessing the life safety features of facilities by
comparing findings to the standards established by the National
Fire Protection Association, the Americans With Disabilities Act,
and other federal and state regulatory agencies. (FP)
5. Responds to fire emergencies and assists in conducting fire
related investigations. (FP)
6. Assists in presenting fire safety public education programs such
as fire drills, emergency evacuation procedures, and use of fire
extinguishers. (FP)
7. Conducts routine radiation safety inspections for contamination
and exposure assessments. (RS)
8. Assists in evaluating the handling of radioactive materials and
radiation producing devices. (RS)
9. Assists in the preparation of mandatory federal and state reports
on radiation dosimetry, radiation sources, and material
inventory. (RS)
10. Assists in the conduct of all accident and incident
investigations. (RM)
11. Assists in developing and presenting training programs on topics
such as driver improvement, accident prevention, and SERMA (State
Employee Risk Management Agency) services and programs. (RM)
12. Assists in administering the institution's insurance program such
as claims filed for injuries sustained on state property and
personal property damage. (RM)
13. Performs routine activities such as hazardous waste pickups,
packaging, labeling, and treatment or disposal. (WM)
14. Assists in the preparation of mandatory federal and state reports
such as annual reports and waste minimization reports. (WM)
15. Assists in developing and presenting employee training programs
on safe and effective waste management practices. (WM)
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply federal, state, and local
environmental, occupational health and safety, fire and life safety,
hazardous waste, radiation safety, and asbestos regulations, codes,
and requirements; to prepare technical reports and analyses and
maintain required records; to learn and apply evaluation and survey
techniques including the use of environmental sampling devices and
analytical equipment; to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with faculty, staff, and students; to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing; to operate computers and other
standard office equipment; to work in, on, around, under and over
fixed equipment and machinery; to lift and transport assigned tools
and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments; to
work with hazardous materials; to wear and work in personal protective
equipment.
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees in this job class may be required to be available for
emergency response at any time and to use their personal automobile
while conducting official business. Employees may also be required to
obtain a Commercial Driver's License (with Hazardous Materials
Endorsement) and a State of Maryland CHS (Controlled Hazardous
Substance) Vehicle Operator's Certificate and to be trained to work
with asbestos, radioactive, and hazardous materials. If required to
obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to
drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal
Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.
Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and
random drug testing. Offers of employment may be contingent on
applicant obtaining medical clearance by university approved
medical staff.