Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I

Title: Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I

Salary Range: $37,944.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Somerset Community College

Campus Location: Somerset Campus

Department: Operations Department

Total Rewards

Somerset Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I supports the college's safety and compliance efforts by conducting inspections, documenting findings, and performing basic safety program activities. This role helps promote a safe learning and working environment and provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in OSHA compliance, laboratory/shop safety, and environmental health practices.

Job Duties:

• Perform laboratory and shop safety inspections and maintain related documentation with support from the Director of Operations;
• Support ergonomic, fire safety, and general safety reviews;
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety records;
• Coordinate accident reporting and basic incident documentation;
• Support hazardous and biological waste handling under supervision;
• Participate in safety committees and emergency preparedness activities as assigned;
• Perform additional duties to support the Environmental Health Safety Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or related field and two years experience, or equivalent;
• Basic understanding of safety principles or willingness to learn;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365. 

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.