Environmental Health and Safety Specialist – Cabrini Campus

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 808-Environmental Safety

Position
Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since
  Villanova University’s founding in 1842,
  we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova
  has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News &
  World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward
  momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits
  package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership,
  professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Reporting to
the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist manages and oversees campus environmental
health and safety (EHS) programs to assure a safe work environment, minimize environmental impact of University activities, and comply with
applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The
University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and
values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and present training programs in compliance with federal, state,
  and local EHS regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and assess selected EHS concerns (chemical and waste handling; hazardous building
  material abatement; indoor air quality, PPE, etc.), develop corrective actions as needed, and assure resolution.
• Oversee selected
  EHS programs. Examples include PPE, Chemical Hygiene, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, Lockout Tagout,
  etc.
• Collaborate with members of the Facilities Management Organization to address occasional hazards that arise as a result of
  project or maintenance activities, in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Contribute to development of a campus-wide integrated
  EHS program. This includes developing policies/procedures, conducting periodic audits, writing reports, etc.
• Maintain current
  knowledge of applicable regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
  degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or related science/engineering field preferred. Pursuing
  additional certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Board Certified Environmental Engineer
  desirable
• Specific Job Knowledge: General knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania EHS regulatory requirements
  required.
• Minimum Work Experience: 5+ years of experience administering EHS programs required. Experience in EHS in higher education
  desirable. Experience working with construction/maintenance activities desirable.
• Work Skills: Strong oral and written communication
  skills. Competency with Microsoft Office software products.
• Equipment Knowledge: Industrial hygiene instrumentation (air sampling,
  fit testing, etc.), confined space equipment, fall protection equipment, wastewater/air sampling devices
  desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety & Industrial Hygiene,
  Chemistry, or related science/engineering field.
• Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board Certified
  Environmental Engineer.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Occasional exposure to chemicals,
  noise, illumination, poor air quality, asbestos, lead paint, mold, adverse weather, enclosed spaces, and hazardous
  materials.
• Occasional off-hours work to support construction/maintenance activities.
• Walking, sitting, bending, reaching,
  climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried
grade 15 and the range for this position is $64,000-80,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors
including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary
Grade
15

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