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Safety and Training Coordinator, Planning & Facilities Management Georgetown University

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Safety and Training Coordinator, Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University

The Safety and Training Coordinator is responsible for safety, occupational health, and environmental matters, providing expertise and technical capability in the areas of safety program implementation, hazardous waste management, hazardous materials, and environmental management. Serving as a training coordinator with a focus on safety and environmental training, they provide training to Planning & Facilities Management staff members and coordinate training support by outside vendors and consultants as necessary to support safety and environmental program implementation. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Management, the Safety and Training Coordinator has duties that include but are not limited to:

Safety and Occupational Health Program Implementation

• Implement programs dealing with high safety risk activities - including include confined space entry, fall protection, and operations involving electrical voltage concerns
• Provide advice and assistance in the resolution of difficult program management and administrative operation problems and/or issues that include significant controversies or difficulties that present barriers to program delivery and application
• Review design submittals presented by designers or consultants, and evaluate and make recommendations for acceptance and/or rejection of same based upon compliance with applicable standards and safety regulations
• Provide guidance - including written guidelines - to operating personnel on appropriate OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations and procedures and hazardous waste and related matters
• Samples, identifies, and characterizes materials and waste
• Perform ergonomic analyses in the course of developing Jobs Hazard Analyses and develop corrective actions following job related injuries - including evaluation of injury and illness records, and risk factors associated with each job and process, employee symptom survey, and individual workstation analysis
• Make recommendations on corrective actions and documents results and trends
• Contract and coordinate for required inspections for asbestos and lead
• Act as the responsible person when dealing with legal documents pertaining to hazardous materials and controlled wastes
• Report and investigate all accidents, injuries, and similar incidents; and prepare written reports and evaluations using standard guidelines
• Develop and maintain a database on accidents and analyzes accident trends
• Develop and implement programs to reduce accident rates

Research and Analysis for Safety and Occupational Health Programs and Policies

• Develop alternative strategies and assessment trade-offs between safety concerns and economic issues related to implementing safety programs, policies, and regulations for Planning and Facilities Management
• Review industrial operations and processes to ensure that equipment layouts and corresponding shop operations are not creating an unsafe environment or physical strain on the employee.
• Identify key policy issues and priorities, conduct design analyses, evaluate alternatives, develop alternate strategies, and make definitive recommendations to senior management officials to ensure equipment layouts and corresponding shop operations are not creating unsafe work environments
• Develop impact assessments focusing on the costs to Planning & Facilities Management
• Prepare policy memoranda and briefings

Performance of On-Site Inspections

• Manage all aspects of the worksite inspection program, including safety and fire protection
• Check paths of egress and fire exits, signage, and all facility areas for possible unsafe conditions
• Follow up to assure correction of all deficiencies found
• Perform occupational health and safety inspections of all facilities and construction and renovation sites
• Inspect the buildings and equipment for safety deficiencies and promptly report and correct any deficiencies - including trades shops, steam and chilled water utilities, equipment storage, scaffolding, and other work areas
• Select and adapt standard guidelines for identifying problems and deficiencies
• Resolve problems, train staff in accepted procedures, write reports and recommendations, and follow up to determine compliance.
• Recommend measures and methods to correct deficiencies in program critical hardware and in the implementation of all applicable requirements
• Perform tests for hazardous substances, such as volatile organic chemicals, excessive noise, confined space entry, and indoor air quality
• Maintain and ensure calibration of sampling and monitoring equipment
• Order and maintain safety supplies

Evaluation, Establishment and Dissemination of Safety Program/Occupational Health Criteria, Standards, and Policies

• Establish the standards for the Planning & Facilities Management health and safety program effectiveness, and plan for multiple program or broad subject area evaluation
• Analyze existing health and safety program evaluation criteria procedures and guidelines, and develop innovative new procedures
• Evaluate, modify, and improve existing test technologies - including methods, concepts, and procedures
• Develop and implement test initiatives, and test technologies that address program compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Review contractor safety plans for compliance with GU standards
• Recommend modifications and/or revisions to Facility Management safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Prepare instructions to implement newly developed or modified guidance
• Recommend as appropriate the modification or development of procedural policy initiatives based on problems that arise during ongoing program execution
• Prepare, supplement, and update safety regulations, documents, and requirements manuals
• Recommend as appropriate the modification or development of a procedure or guideline where coverage is inadequate or nonexistent
• Establish, monitor, and track essential medical surveillance safety training, such as respirator fitness, blood borne pathogens, lead poisoning tests, qualifications requirements, and certification procedures for employees and supervisors
• Ensure that all staff working on hazardous operations are qualified and certified to perform the tasks involved.
• Develop and maintain a safety training program database to ensure timely staff certification.

Training Coordination for Planning & Facilities Management with Safety & Environmental Focus

• Provide training to Planning & Facilities Management employees, and coordinate training support from outside vendors and consultants as necessary to support safety and environmental program implementation
• Coordinate training support from outside vendors for topics related to trades skill enhancement for Facilities Management employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field - Master's degree preferred
• 5 to 10 ten years of progressively responsible experience as an Occupational Safety & Health Manager supporting a campus environment
• General office computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access database programming

The Safety and Training Coordinator is required to carry a smartphone and respond to inquiries as needed, including off-hours if emergencies arise.

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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