Occupational and Environmental Safety Officer

The Occupational and Environmental Safety Officer manages comprehensive workplace safety programs to protect the College community and support its mission. Key responsibilities include performing hazard analyses, inspections, and accident investigations; delivering safety training; and maintaining policies and records. Serving as a primary liaison for the safety committee and external agencies, this role collaborates across the College to prevent injuries and ensure a secure environment for all employees and students. - Develop and maintain campus safety policies, programs, and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements, insurance requirements, and industry best practices. - Lead the College’s safety committee and serve as the primary liaison with external safety agencies, consultants, and vendors. - Manage safety systems projects, including inspections and maintenance of fire suppression systems, extinguishers, and eyewash stations. - Collaborate with Human Resources to develop strategies for accident prevention and workers’ compensation cost reduction. - Design and deliver safety training (in-person and online) covering bloodborne pathogens, heavy equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift), 15-passenger van certification, and other general occupational health-related training. - Evaluate training effectiveness and provide technical expertise to campus constituents regarding facilities planning and construction safety. - Instruct staff on physical plant software systems and operational procedures. - Conduct regular building inspections, job hazard analyses, and accident investigations; recommend and implement corrective actions. - Produce, update, and archive AutoCAD drawings, facilities room inventories, and SDS records. - Responsible for updating the College’s gross square footage in the Wyoming Community College capital construction software program. - Formulate and distribute safety reports and findings to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of technical hazards. - Ensure employee compliance with all safety rules and reporting requirements. - Provide printing and reproduction services for facility documents and archives. - Participate in college meetings/events and perform hands-on duties such as snow removal and other tasks as directed. - Other duties as directed by the Director of Facilities. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Health, Industrial Engineering, Science, Risk Management, or a related technical field, and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in an environmental, occupational health, or safety-related role, OR an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in the same fields previously listed. - Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. - Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across diverse campus constituencies. **Licensure & Certification:** - Valid driver’s license (must obtain Wyoming license within 30 days) and maintain insurability. - Must hold or obtain a Class A Storage Tank Operator license within 30 days of hire. **Desired Qualifications:** - Professional certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, or CIH) and advanced training in OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, and ICS/NIMS protocols. - 5+ years of EHS experience, preferably in higher education, with a focus on environmental permitting (DEQ), safety audits, risk management, and accident investigations. - Proficiency in AutoCAD for facility mapping and the ability to translate complex safety data and training into actionable campus-wide strategies. **Work Environment:** Works in a variety of environments, ranging from a typical office to the physical plant, construction sites, and laboratories. Regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor weather extremes (including extrem…