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Environmental Health and Safety Professional

East Carolina University

$33,557 - $76,818

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Jun 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Position Number	902018
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	https://oehs.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	ENVIRONMENTAL HLTH & SAFETY
Division	Administration & Finance
Classification Title	12518 Environmental Health and Safety Prof
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$33,557 - $76,818
Anticipated Hiring Range	$64,000 - $67,000
Salary Grade Equivalency	NC16
Work Schedule	M-F
Work Hours	8am-5pm
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for development and administration of ECU's comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety program for the entire University including the East (Main) Campus, Health Sciences Campus (including West Research Campus) and all outlying areas (local and regional locations) owned/operated by East Carolina University. It is the goal of the Environmental Health and Safety Office to provide a campus work environment free from occupational and environmental hazards and to promote safe work practices through training and staff development for our faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors. Activities are geared primarily towards prevention and control of occupational hazards, environmental management and emergency management through safety education and voluntary compliance rather than enforcement activities. Audits and advises departments concerning actions necessary to prevent or abate health, safety, environmental and emergency preparedness deficiencies and maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal occupational health and safety regulations.
Job Duties	PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Manages and implements the University's Environmental Compliance programs including hazardous waste and universal waste management and minimization; oversight and facilitation of environmental permitting requirements; management of TIER II inventory and submission of annual report; spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC); water quality; air quality; and environmental assessments. Hazardous waste management and minimization includes weekly collection of hazardous chemical waste from campus generator sites and transport to two permitted central storage sites. The position will coordinate proper disposal by licensed contractor and maintain all required regulatory documentation. Provides support services for the University's Laboratory Safety program by assisting with lab inspections and hazard assessments. Assists with coordination of corrective measures with labs and conducts follow-up inspections to confirm completion. Assists with completion of hazard assessments/PPE evaluations. Assists departments in development of safety plans and standard operating procedures for hazardous procedures performed in the laboratory. Assists and provides support services for the University's Hazardous Chemical inventory (including hazardous drugs and controlled substances) and Hazard Communication programs. Assists with management of chemical inventory system including update of master chemical inventory and monitoring inventory for flagged materials (highly toxic, reporting quantities, etc.). Assists with Safety Data Sheet and Labeling systems management and coordination of training to assure mandatory training is provided at required intervals. Other Programs as Assigned-Develop and implement other EHS programs as required. INSPECTIONS/ AUDITS/ INVESTIGATIONS Conducts required inspections of hazardous waste central storage sites, universal waste storage sites, and satellite accumulation areas and maintains required documentation. Assists with lab inspections and hazard assessments. Assists with coordination of corrective measures with labs and conducts follow-up inspections to confirm completion. Assists with completion of hazard assessments/PPE evaluations. EMERGENCY RESPONSE Serves as primary response contact for in-house emergency response team. Maintains readiness in areas of responsibility including inventory management of spill response supplies and stocking of emergency response vehicles. Responds immediately and appropriately to all emergencies and participates in debriefings to improve program as needed. Attends required annual refresher to maintain HAZWOPER certification. TRAINING/ EDUCATION Provides or coordinates training programs at required frequency for confined spaces and hazardous/universal waste. Maintains HAZWOPER certification by completing initial training (24hr or 40 hr) and attending annual 8hr refresher training.g Uses recognized and innovative methods of adult education. Presents ideas in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Seeks training opportunities through a variety of media-brochures, computer-based training; web-based, power point, etc. Completes annual North Carolina Waste Management Compliance Workshop and other required training required for providing signature on hazardous waste manifests. MISCELLANEOUS Prepare reports as required by the NC Department of Labor, NC Office of State Personnel, NCDEQ, NC Hazard Management Branch and ECU Administration including, but not limited to annual TIER II report submission and ongoing management of electronic manifest system for hazardous waste. Serves as primary contact with regulatory agencies for environmental compliance programs. Serves as member and/or provides input for various University safety committees.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	n/a
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Progressive experience in EH&S programs. CIH or CHP certification.
License or Certification required by the Department	24 Hour HAZWOPER Certification must be obtained upon employment A valid NC Driver's License
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	06/27/2025
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	07/21/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/87300
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.