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Description Do Great Things. Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Safety Compliance Officer in the Campus Operations Department. The Safety Compliance Officer performs work coordinating environmental and occupational health and safety for Durham Tech Community College.

The Compliance Officer is responsible for determining and evaluating potential facility-related health and safety threats or hazards for all employees, students, and visitors. The Compliance Officer is also responsible for analyzing facilities and ensuring that all necessary health and safety precautions have been identified. Compliance Officer investigates accidents/incidents to determine abatements for preventing incidents.

Officer investigates "near misses" to determine methods to prevent accidents/incidents. Strong independent judgment and initiative to perform and complete the necessary functions. Examples of Duties Develop, implement, train on, audit, and enforce the College's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs in compliance with OSHA, ADA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Conduct safety inspections, job safety analyses, risk assessments, and hazard identification across College facilities, laboratories, shops, and operations; recommend and monitor corrective and preventative actions. Monitor workplace activities for compliance with safety policies and regulations; communicate policy updates and ensure ongoing adherence. Investigate accidents, injuries, and incidents; prepare reports, maintain records, and support regulatory, insurance, and legal inquiries as required.

Respond to EHS emergencies (e.g., chemical spills, hazardous exposures); participate in on-call emergency response and serve as a core member of the College Crisis Response Team. Plan, coordinate, and deliver safety, emergency preparedness, and public safety training, drills, and presentations for employees and students. Conduct and oversee fire and life safety activities, including fire drills, alarm testing, emergency lighting inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and evacuation route reviews

Manage hazardous materials safety, including SDS administration, chemical inventories, lab inspections, hood certifications, and hazardous waste disposal oversight. Perform specialized safety monitoring such as noise testing, hearing testing coordination, and biological and chemical safety training. Maintain accurate EHS records, documentation, and compliance files; ensure timely updates and reporting.

Collaborate with Campus Police and Public Safety, Facilities Services, Human Resources, Instructional/Academic Services, Public Health, regulatory agencies, and external partners to sustain a safe and compliant campus environment. Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments for natural and manufactured threats; support emergency planning, disaster response, damage assessment, and recovery documentation, including federal reimbursement when applicable. Serve as a technical resource to employees and students regarding safe practices, hazardous materials handling, equipment use, and safety protocols.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety and health into daily operations. Implement and monitor protocols for workplace sanitation, PPE usage, ventilation and infectious disease prevention. Maintain required professional certifications and complete mandated training; pursue ongoing professional development in campus safety and emergency management.

Facilitate and support the Building Safety Captains program, in consultation with Campus Police and Public Safety, including coordination, training, communication, and emergency preparedness activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in the field of Occupational Health and Safety Management, Environmental Health, or Risk Management.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Acceptable background record and credit check required. A valid driver's license accompanied by an acceptable driving record is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: OSHA 30. OSHA Instructor, CPR/AED Instructor. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series (PDF) Certificate, Higher education safety compliance experience, Master's Degree, 4 years' experience in safety-related duties, which may include fire prevention, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, risk management or a related field.

Work Experience: Two years of experience in safety-related duties, which may include fire prevention, industrial hygiene, chemical safety, risk management, public health or a related field. Supplemental Information Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action. Ability to make presentations to large audiences and deliver computer generated presentations.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Proficiency with computer skills including use of spreadsheet and word processing programs and competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word. Ability to research and stay up to date on trends in the field of Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Ability to remain up to date with Bloodborne Pathogens regulations and guidance in accordance with OSHA Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college. Current AED/CPR instructor or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

Experience in HAZMAT-1year minimum Experience in NFPA-1year minimum Clery general understanding Proficient in OSHA, FEMA, Federal and State reports, NFPA. Knowledge of fork lifts, program management, proficiency in writing and reviewing standard operating procedures. Experience in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Experience in contact tracing and strong knowledge of HIPPA Experience implementing ADA and Ergonomics compliance.

Ability to embrace and support a College culture of anti-racism and equity-mindedness. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job: Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift, and/or move up to 25 lbs. at times. The employee will regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, speak, and hear.

The employee may occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will operate a vehicle and travel to various locations. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.

Normal Working Hours: A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. After hours and/or emergency response may be needed. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half-day work weeks.