To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous decisions and improvements to the College Learning Environment.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Successful candidate will assist with Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance by helping with environmental initiatives and risk reduction for Kirkwood's main and outlying campuses.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence

• Serve Kirkwood's environmental efforts by being familiar with and following environmental compliance regulations (including but not limited to waste compliance, air emission compliance, spill response)
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to assist with compliance efforts
• Maintain accurate records related to waste inventories, inspections, hazardous waste shipments, air emissions, waste determinations, and other record retention requirements
• Assist with organization of lab packs and other waste disposals
• Compile and input data for environmental compliance
• Conduct inventories of hazardous wastes and hazardous materials
• Conduct inspections of areas where hazardous waste is stored
• Assist with posting of safety signage
• Use the CampusOptics software for compliance and risk reduction (chemical inventory, SDS compliance, inspections)
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be knowledgeable of and assist with Federal, State, and local environmental compliance for a variety of waste streams (industrial tech waste, chemistry lab waste, biohazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, etc.)
• Requires organizational skills, good communication skills, and attention to detail
• Work and communicate effectively with individuals across a diverse workforce
• Self-motivated
• Spill response
• Become HAZWOPER certified within 6 months of hire
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves a combination of working in an office setting and light to medium work. Position involves exerting up to 10-50 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. Position may require the use of various respiratory protection devices, incumbent will be required to obtain a medical clearance and subsequent fit test for respiratory protection. Incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Associate's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field; or education/experience combination equivalent
• Understanding of chemical safety
• Ability to understand and apply Federal, State, and local environmental regulations
• Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• Proficiency in various office and spreadsheet software including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to learn other software programs
• Valid Driver License with a good driving record and ability to be covered through the College's insurance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Experience working in higher education or working across multi-site organizations
• Working knowledge of hazardous wastes, air pollutants, and other hazardous materials
• Experience in handling hazardous materials and wastes
• Experience in understanding processes that can produce hazardous air pollutants and hazardous wastes
• Familiarity with EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations
• Experience in data entry