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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Safety Program Assistant Manager

Bremerton, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $83K/yr

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Safety Program Assistant Manager to oversee Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Olympic College. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing safety programs to ensure compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across all campuses.

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Responsibilities

Under direction of the Executive Director, administer and direct Olympic College’s EHS program including Accident Prevention Program, chemical hygiene, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, fire and life safety, and all other relevant occupational health programs, plans, procedures, and initiatives

Recommend college-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures consistent with OSHA, WISHA, NFPA, EPA, DOE, and other regulatory requirements

Provide reports, program evaluations, and recommendations that influence college-wide operations to their supervisor

Manage college-wide fire and life safety inspections, contracts, and compliance

Coordinate inspection schedules and provide oversight of life safety documentation

Coordinate procurement of safety equipment with Operations Business Office

Coordinate fire drills with Director of Emergency Management

Manage campus Egress Maps and Emergency Evacuation Assembly Signage

Maintain and upload all required inspection reports and supporting documentation for boilers, elevators, fire alarm and response systems, storm drains, LEV hoods, and methane sensors to the appropriate Teams site

Provide continued consultative services to campus departments, faculty, and staff regarding compliance, safety practices, and risk reduction

Post all regulatory citations on Safety Bulletin Boards and upload them to the CSS Teams site

Develop and deliver EHS training for staff, faculty, and students, including required compliance modules. This includes forklift and MEWP Operation, Fall Protection for Authorized Users, First Aid/CPR and AED, and other required training for operational staff

Create educational materials, safety talks, and ongoing safety awareness campaigns

Lead the college’s efforts to promote a proactive and preventative safety culture

Develop and distribute bi-weekly safety talks

Collaborate with Chemistry and Biology lab technicians and other waste generating departments on proper handling and transportation to Central Hazardous Waste Storage Areas

Conduct annual audits and submit accurate reporting to the Department of Ecology / EPA

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental Health & SafetyOccupational Safety & HealthFire/Life Safety systemsRegulatory complianceTraining developmentConsultative servicesSafety culture promotion