Florida International University is a that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Manages and supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs within the organization. Work closely with management, employees, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

• Develops programs and policies for FIU Parking, Sustainability and Transportation (PS&T). Regularly presents recommendations to the Associate Vice-President (AVP) and Senior staff. Identify, report, recommends and tracks the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and collaborates with EH&S and Risk Management offices.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, driving etc.). Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures for the different operational areas. Review existing policies and measures. Update according to PS&T safety & training requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all operational areas.
• Coordinate, organize and track training for all PS&T employees.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment) and reports accordingly. Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc. in conjunction with university EH&S regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment with the authority to immediately stop any unsafe acts, conditions or processes that pose a risk to environment, health, and life safety.
• Manages incidents/accidents investigation PS&T program. Performs safety analysis and develops training programs to foster a safer work environment. Supervise safety requirements and effectively implements processes, Procedures, and programs to enhance safety and reduce accidents.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs to assess appropriate lighting levels in parking facilities and ingress/egress access points.
• Oversees safety assessments of safety equipment, emergency call boxes, CCTV camera locations to improve safety conditions.
• Develops and maintains procedures, including the loading and unloading of passengers, the use of wheelchair lifts, use of heavy equipment (articulating booms, bucket truck, backhoe, rollers, and fuel trailers). Recommends budgetary allocations in support of PS&T health and safety programs and initiatives. Serves as safety liaison with FDOT District 6, City of Sweetwater and Multi-Modal Transportation Systems.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

• OSHA Certification

• Experience as Environmental Health & Safety professional.

• Administrative

• $50,000 - $55,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:30 PM

• Bio-Hazardous/Infectious Materials
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Loud Noise from Equipment/Machinery/Vibration
• Manual Materials Handling
• Needs personal protective equipment for the job
• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to travel to FIU Campuses.
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.