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Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 21:50:03 EDT
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Subject: CHO Position at Otterbein College
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Job Title: Chemical Hygiene Officer Incumbent:
Job Class: Administrative
Department: Chemical Hygiene
Reports to: Assistant Academic Dean
FLSA status: Part-time 32 hr-wk/exempt/12-months
Miscellaneous: this is a benefits eligible position including: health,
dental, and vision insurance plans, eligible for tuition benefits; may be e
ligible
for additional benefits as well.
To Apply: Please forward a cover letter with salary requirements addressing
this position and resume to Otterbein College, attn: Human Resources, One
Otterbein, Westerville, OH 43081. You may also send via email or fax to
_psens**At_Symbol_Here**otterbein.edu_ (mailto:psens**At_Symbol_Here**otterbein.edu) or 614-823-1511. The po
sition is
open until filled.
SUMMARY: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to e
nable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for establishing and enforcing all chemical safety standards,
including biohazards, in compliance with standards set forth by the college
,
the EPA, OSHA and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations th
at
pertain to colleges by performing the following duties:
Maintains and updates as needed, a usable and specific Chemical Hygiene
Plan for the college which designates procedures, control measures, equipmen
t,
personal protective equipment and work practices that are capable of protect
ing
employees and students from the health hazards presented by hazardous
chemicals used on campus.
Works in conjunction with all laboratory instructors and laboratory
personnel in order to ensure that the safe and appropriate laboratory proce
dures are
employed for each laboratory course. Writes and updates laboratory
procedures to be approved by laboratory instructors and laboratory personne
l.
Interacts with laboratory instructors and laboratory personnel on a regular
basis in a supportive, cooperative manner.
Supervises those student workers who report to the CHO by designating work
projects, evaluating their activities and approving their time sheets.
Provides training, particularly in safety protocols such as handling spills
and managing accidents appropriately for laboratory teaching assistants and
faculty. Includes blood borne pathogen training.
Oversees maintenance of campus chemical inventory lists in accordance with
OSHA standards.
Develops and maintains central MSDS files and all satellite chemical MSDS
files with appropriate updates and additions. Develops computer access
procedures to MSD sheets.
Oversees proper identification and labeling of chemicals by department
personnel.
Coordinates waste disposal from all college departments and maintains
Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests as required.
Arranges for regular inspections of chemical and emergency equipment.
Primary inspections will include science departments, art department, nursi
ng
department and the service department (physical plant).
Arranges for regular safety monitoring for hazardous activities. Primary
monitoring will include theatre department and the service department.
Informs the Business Affairs Office of critical inspection and monitoring
results for insurance and risk management purposes.
Ensures that appropriate action is taken when corrective measures are
required to achieve standards set forth by the EPA, OSHA and other applicab
le
local, state, and federal regulations.
Attends department meetings as needed.
Participates in Safety Committee and other college committees as assigned.
Maintains current knowledge of regulations and safety standards applicable
to a college environment.
Temporary addendum: Assumes a leadership role in arranging and overseeing
transportation of chemicals from 60 Collegeview to the new Science facility
in
2009.
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed be
low
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabiliti
es to
perform the essential functions.
Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in relevant discipline; maser=E2=80=99s degree pr
eferred. A
minimum of two years of training in chemistry, including organic, is requir
ed.
Knowledge of relevant EPA, OSHA and other applicable local, state and feder
al
regulations highly desirable. Recent directly related experience is strong
ly
preferred; National certification as a CHO is required; Must be knowledgeab
le
of EPA, OSHA and other applicable local, state and federal regulations in
regards to chemicals and hazardous materials. Must demonstrate a basic
working knowledge of chemicals; Ability to exercise initiative and independe
nt
sound judgment in unusual or new situations.
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