Title: Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I Salary Range: $37,944.00 Contract Term Length: 12 Months Standard Hours: 37.5 Work Location: On-Site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt College: Somerset Community College Campus Location: Somerset Campus Department: Operations Department Total Rewards Somerset Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary The Environmental Health/Safety Specialist I supports the college's safety and compliance efforts by conducting inspections, documenting findings, and performing basic safety program activities. This role helps promote a safe learning and working environment and provides an opportunity to develop foundational skills in OSHA compliance, laboratory/shop safety, and environmental health practices. Job Duties: • Perform laboratory and shop safety inspections and maintain related documentation with support from the Director of Operations; • Support ergonomic, fire safety, and general safety reviews; • Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety records; • Coordinate accident reporting and basic incident documentation; • Support hazardous and biological waste handling under supervision; • Participate in safety committees and emergency preparedness activities as assigned; • Perform additional duties to support the Environmental Health Safety Office. Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or related field and two years experience, or equivalent; • Basic understanding of safety principles or willingness to learn; • Strong organizational and communication skills; • Proficiency with Microsoft 365. Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.