Director of Emergency Management and Environmental Health & Safety
Full Time
Claremont, CA 91711
Posted
Job description
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Director of Emergency Management and Environmental Health & Safety
Job Details and Requirement:
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:
$115,000 - $125,000 PER YEAR
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects the Director of Emergency Management and Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the leadership, administration, management, training, and supervisory oversight of all services and functions of the institution’s programs related to: emergency management and environmental health & safety. The Director provides and directs comprehensive emergency management and environmental health and safety programs for Claremont McKenna College and at all of its properties, leased or owned, to guide College programs, activities, and services in a safe and effective manner for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The Director serves as the content expert on all emergency management matters including related laws, rules, regulations and requirements. She or he develops, organizes, directs and coordinates the College's Emergency Management Program, including the incident command structure, training, and emergency and disaster response.
In addition, the Director shall supervise the EH&S Manager and is ultimately responsible for providing technical guidance, training, inspection, and risk analysis for College programs, activities, and services to ensure compliance with all environmental and health regulations and also serves as the primary College liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies having jurisdiction (i.e., Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, etc.,).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement, a comprehensive, all hazards, NIMS-Compliant emergency management program, including:
- Development and maintenance of the College’s Emergency Operations Plan Document + any Hazard-Specific or Functional Annexes + any other policies and procedures including annual updates to the risk assessment profile (likelihood, impact, velocity, etc.)
- Annual (or over 5-year) training and exercise program, including, where feasible and appropriate, coordinated exercises with TCCS member institutions and with outside agencies
- Leads campus emergency preparedness initiatives, coordinating the incident command structure and training, and emergency and disaster response on behalf of the College
- 24-hour, on-call response to perform emergency management functions and related duties during an emergency, including serving as Emergency Manager in the College’s Emergency Operations Center
- Establishes strong collaborative working relationships with all facets of the CMC community and local stakeholders in diversity, equity and inclusion, mental health, crisis intervention and communications, CMC Public Safety, TCCS Campus Safety, local police, fire, and emergency responders
- Develops and maintains a training and exercise program to prepare for emergency operations
- Responsible for fiscal management of budgets related to emergency management and environmental health and safety
- Coordinates, prepares and executes local government programs which involve the training and education of individual citizens and of business, industry, and private organizations in individual and collective response in an emergency
- Prepares Emergency Management follow up reports and conducts “hot washes” debriefs with appropriate College and community constituencies
- Maintains a reference file of general emergency preparedness, emergency response, national security (attack preparedness/weapons of mass destruction), and similar emergency management publications as guidance documents
- Provides management oversight for all aspects of the College’s environmental health and safety programs including development, implementation, administration, and evaluation
- Directs and oversees environmental health and safety programs to maintain compliance with occupational, environmental, and other safety standards issued by agencies having regulatory jurisdiction over the campus. This includes development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and training to ensure activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Directs and oversees, leading where necessary, chemical hygiene, biosafety, hazardous material safety and management programs including development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and training to ensure activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensures overall compliance with all hazardous waste handling requirements including sampling and disposal regulations
- Responds to hazardous material releases
- Directly oversees and is responsible to provide, leading where necessary, safety inspections and risk analysis services for all campus facilities and grounds as well as construction sites. To include identification of safety hazards, risk/loss exposure, and abatement/mitigation strategies.
- Oversees management of the campus EPA Municipal Separate Storm Water Sewer Systems Program (MS4) in collaboration with other units within Facilities Development & Operations
- Oversees management of the California State Fire Marshal Title 19 Annual Building Inspection Program including processing safety correction notices, communication with pertinent parties to resolve issues, and documentation of corrections
- Oversees and manages all required facility inspections, program audits, and other environmental health and safety-related inspections by regulatory agencies having jurisdiction (i.e., CalOSHA, EPA, State Fire Marshal, State Water Board, County Public Health, etc.,)
- Oversees procurement and/or production of all documents, training manuals, brochures, posters, etc., required for environmental health and safety programs
- Maintains accurate and current Incident Operations Plan (IOP) document;
- Works in close collaboration with Director of CMC Public Safety, who is as the primary College liaison to LACFD, Claremont Police Department, and all other law enforcement agencies in non-emergency situations
- Serve as primary emergency management College liaison to other Claremont Colleges as it relates to Emergency Management
- Develop relationships with local, state, and federal public agency departments;
- Works collaboratively with the Associate Vice President for Facilities and Capital Projects in planning and implementing the incident management plan
- Interfaces with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to obtain supply inventories information, inform supply needs, utilize training programs, and collaborate on management of incidents involving environmental health
- Provides regular and ongoing training to the groups identified in the IOP;
- Provides necessary project management and support for all emergency preparedness projects and working groups
- Collaborates with CMC Public Safety, TCCS Campus Safety and the other Claremont Colleges departments to coordinate preparedness efforts across The Claremont Colleges
- Coordinate, develop, and provide for delivery of emergency training to all campus personnel
- Maintains an awareness of the responsibilities and support the needs of the College's senior administration, including its core emergency management planning, response, and recovery teams and working groups
- In the event of an activation of the College's Incident Operations Plan, serves as Incident Manager and manages the College's activities to support response and recovery in relation to those incidents (e.g., earthquake, fire, utility disruption, etc.)
- Maintains website updates and provides information for emergency preparedness
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Management-related fields, or a directly related field OR which may be obtained through equivalent experience. Master’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Management, or a directly related field preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Designation as a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Seven years of professional work experience associated with progressively responsible management of multi- faceted environmental health and safety programs in a large, complex organization, including management of staff
- Current certifications in CPR, AED and basic first aid.
- Certification of FEMA NIMS incident command system
- Training IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 or equivalent at time of hire and completion oflS-300 and IS-400
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Designation as a Board-certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) by the California Department of Public Health
- Designation as a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) by the California Division of Occupational Safety & Health
- Experience in the management of a broad spectrum of environmental health and safety programs inclusive of Emergency Management typical of a college or College, or other large-scale, multi-facility complex organization
LICENSES:
A valid driver’s license or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.
A valid driver’s license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental health, safety and emergency management regulations governing a College environment within the State of California and ability to provide insight, guidance, advice, and leadership necessary to ensure safety of the campus and its students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strong customer service approach to work efforts while motivating staff in a challenging environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of personnel management including interacting effectively with many levels of personnel, providing sound analysis and guidance to supervisory staff, performance management, dispute resolution, and team development
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents or regulations and then determine applicability and steps associated with achieving compliance
- Ability to work effectively with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Ability to effectively organize and present information, data, ideas and concepts in written or presentation format
- Ability to foster teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere while establishing effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds
- Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic justice, social justice, environmental justice) into all aspects of performing job duties
- Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of employees.
- Knowledge and certification of FEMA NIMS incident command system.
- Knowledge of state and federal compliance especially, Clery ACT, Title IX, FERPA, DFSCA, VAWA, etc.
- Ability to maintain on-call availability for emergency consultation and response to campus for crisis incidents as necessary.
- Must be able to expeditiously respond to campus for emergency situations.
- Excellent listening, observational and questioning skills with strong social perceptiveness and the ability to facilitate community-wide engagements to resolve challenging issues. Effective at resolving problems and conflicts.
- Refined judgment and decision-making skills, including in emergencies.
- Training IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 or equivalent at time of hire and completion oflS-300 and IS-400 within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively in a diversified community of individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds and ideologies, as well as external stakeholders, law enforcement, emergency preparedness entities, and first responders.
- Demonstrated record of integrity and strong ethical character.
- Goal oriented thinking; strong organization, communication skills (written and oral) leadership, strategic planning and interpersonal skills.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of student life and the needs/issues of a campus community, including outreach and inclusion with marginalized populations, youth development, plus special and sports events management experience.
- Ability to demonstrate a passion for community policing and a commitment to campus safety and security.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in emerging technology related to community policing, security and emergency management.
HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary and exceed 40 hours per week due to needs of the College. This is a 12-month position. Position may serve in the on-call rotation.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular, full-time, exempt position.
This position is benefits eligible.
Supervisor – AB1825 Yes
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: No
Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act Yes
A CSA is a key partner in helping the College comply with the requirements of the federal Clery Act, the goal of which is to provide information about safety and crimes on campus. Because crimes are often reported to employees who are not law enforcement or campus safety officers, the Clery Act obligates the College to identify who on our campus is likely to receive such reports and inform them of this role and responsibility and train them on what to do with that information. As a result of this designation, upon hire, and periodically thereafter, you are required to take the Clery Act training course. Such online course will be assigned to you and will need to be completed within the first six months of your employment.
Physical Requirements: Moderate (20-50 lbs.); May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA; May work at heights 4 - 10 ft., May need to navigate around construction sites and wear appropriate PPE.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervise non-exempt level staff, and external vendors.
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or
hr@cmc.edu
for assistance.
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