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Specialist, Safety

Job Description

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist implements and monitors procedures and programs established to promote the System-wide compliance with College safety responsibilities, including local and state regulations related to fire and life safety measures and environmental issues at all College buildings.  Maintains a credible inspection program to identify deficiencies in workplace hazard prevention and fire and life-safety protection systems.  Utilizes a documented audit process to notify appropriate responsible person(s) and track corrective measures taken. Assists proper authority to identify necessary corrective action plan to resolve existing deficiencies.  Identifies and recommends measures to enable the College facilities to maintain a safe, hazard-free and regulatory compliant environment on a day-to-day basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspect all campus facilities and grounds for physical safety hazards and coordinate corrective measures with Campus Manager and Maintenance Project Manager.

Maintain detailed records associated with the specific tasks assigned within the safety programs.  Prepare and submit reports documenting findings related to safety conditions at College facilities.  Make recommendations to improve safety measures as needed.

Coordinate Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements (HMIS) as necessary and required by fire department or city building inspections.  As necessary, maintain documentation and monitor use and storage of flammable and combustible materials by contractors and others in System property.

Ensure readiness of the College facility fire extinguishers, extinguishing system and emergency lighting equipment and other life-safety equipment through a program of periodic inspections. Coordinate maintenance and replacement of fire extinguishers with vendor(s) having fire equipment maintenance contracts.

Actively involved with environmental safety issues such as indoor air quality investigations using investigative protocols and sampling instrumentation. Prepare reports on findings and coordinate remediation responses

Ensure College System is compliant with regulatory guidelines

Assist in preparing the new Environmental Management System

Assist the Campus Manager, Maintenance Project Manager and other Program Managers with the evaluation and coordination of fire and of safety related equipment placement, including alarm systems and fire extinguishing systems.  Make recommendations concerning other existing or proposed specialized protection needs of specific sites or particular programs

Ensure placement of user manuals or procedures for building life safety features at all sites.  Coordinate an orientation program with the Police and Maintenance Departments to ensure all appropriate on-site personnel maintain effective operational readiness of life safety equipment for emergency events

Assist the Environmental Safety Manager in safety orientations and presentations to promote a safe work and learning environment.

Provide emergency response support for the College System for environmental, health and safety incidents.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

  • Associate’s degree or certificate in safety or fire technology related field from an accredited college or university preferred
  • 6 years of related work experience may be substituted for degree requirement with high school or GED completion and specialized training in related field
  • 3 years of work experience required, preferably in an institution of higher education

Licensing & Certification               

  • Valid Texas Driver License and driving record acceptable to insurance provider

Special Skills

  • MS Office Programs
  • Ability to organize, plan and develop appropriate procedures to establish compliance objectives
  • Working knowledge of fire and building safety codes, worker safety issues (i.e. OSHA, NFPA) and other standards related to life safety practices in an educational environment

Competencies 

  • Delivering High Quality Work
  • Accepting Responsibility
  • Serving Customers
  • Supporting Organizational Goals
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Acting with Integrity
  • Thinking Critically
  • Managing Change
  • Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office.  Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner.  Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.  May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:  This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Be a part of a dynamic community dedicated to providing the resources, guidance and inspiration needed to create the ultimate student experience: from registration and financial aid applications to the first time they arrive at one of our Centers of Excellence or log in to their first class, from academic success planning to providing a safe environment, and from connecting them with community networks to launching them into the career of their dreams. Make their student experience exceptional.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.


If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
 

EEO Statement 

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu  

 

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

 

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

 

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