Hiring: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Company: Bowie State University Location: Prince George's County, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:20:53 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •Five (5) years of professional work experience in environmental health, occupational health, safety or related field. •Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Required Skills: •This role reports to the Associate Director of Risk Management and will support the University’s mission and vision through the development and implementation of environmental health, occupational health, and safety and compliance programs to fulfill regulatory requirements. •Design and coordinate workplace occupational health and safety programs and implement active efforts to identify, isolate, or eliminate hazardous operations, materials, or processes; coordinate and/or participate in responses to spills of hazardous materials; and coordinate hazardous materials waste management. •Implement, maintain, and update emergency management response plans and procedures related to environmental health, occupational health, and safety, participate in mandated drills and investigations and fulfill emergency management roles in the event of a crisis. •Alert relevant university department on unsafe work or practices, recommend stoppage as needed, and review documentation of corrective actions before operations resume. •Conduct budget oversight, project management, contractor management, safety committee leadership, and annual compliance reporting. •Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Knowledge of environmental health, occupational health, and safety regulations, equipment, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for protection of people, data, property, and institutions. •Knowledge of uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. •Strong verbal and written communication. •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with influence, and instruct across departments and with internal and external stakeholders. •Demonstrated capacity to enter, track, analyze databases and develop rational and realistic conclusions based on relevant information to resolve issues brought to his/her attention. •Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement new environmental health and safety programs. •Demonstrated capacity to supervise personnel and/or projects. •Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, biological sciences, chemistry, or a closely related field. •General OSHA 10/ General OSHA 30 or other Safety related certification required. •Additional relevant professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM preferred. Compensation: •$80,000 - $90,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!