Construction Safety Officer - Job at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH

Construction Safety Officer

Hanover, NH

Posted 24 days ago

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Position Information

Posting date	03/01/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1128779
Position Title	Construction Safety Officer
Department this Position Reports to	Environmental Health & Safety
Hiring Range Minimum	$70,800
Hiring Range Maximum	$101,800
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	n/a
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	Under general oversight of the Associate Director, EHS Compliance and Fire Safety, this position is responsible for monitoring the implementation of, and compliance with, the College Construction Safety Program. They will communicate construction safety program requirements to college project managers, construction management personnel, and contractors. This position will be charged with cultivating an ethos of construction safety best practices across the organization.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Bachelor's degree required, preferably in technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety. Extensive experience with both underground and above ground construction methods to proactively identify and address potential safety issues during construction. Requires strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations, loss control, and insurance. Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar, or the ability to obtain within two years. Must be able to establish and develop effective working relationships with Construction Project Managers and Contractors. Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities and make sound decisions in a timely fashion. Ability to function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in decentralized environment. Ability to read construction design drawings. Must be able to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver, and remain qualified.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications Completion of the OSHA 500 Trainer course.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Bree Carlson, EHS Compliance and Fire Safety Associate Director
Department Contact Phone Number	646-1762
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Annette Chism, Director Environmental Health & Safety
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Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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Key Accountabilities

Description	Construction Safety Compliance Distribute to contractors Dartmouth's Contractor Safety Program. Identify and communicate (relevant to construction projects), the hazards contractors may encounter on the Dartmouth campus. Collaborate with contractors in locating sources of potential hazards on project sites, including toxic materials, potential electrocutions, and structural threats to human life. Find ways to reduce or eliminate such hazardous threats from the site(s). Verify contractor and sub-contractor's safety plans. Review contractor and sub-contractor's crane pick plans. Communicate to contractors and sub-contractors Dartmouth's requirements for Hot Work operations, Lock Out/Tag Out operations, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, and other relevant programs. Attend kick-off meeting(s) with contractors to communicate safety related expectations. Conduct daily environmental and safety audits, draft reports, and conduct follow-up. Inspect and examine all health and safety related complaints, workplace accidents, and the spill of hazardous toxins or poison. Investigate the construction site to ascertain equipment, production, and material processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to employees, contractors, students, and the public. Work closely with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Ensure all required regulatory safety reports are completed and submitted to relevant government agencies. Train and advise contractors and all relevant stakeholders on issues of workplace safety and environmental protection. Mentors staff and educates others on best practices, communications, and approach to solving issues.
Percentage Of Time	70

Description

Construction Safety Compliance

Distribute to contractors Dartmouth's Contractor Safety Program.
Identify and communicate (relevant to construction projects), the hazards contractors may encounter on the Dartmouth campus. Collaborate with contractors in locating sources of potential hazards on project sites, including toxic materials, potential electrocutions, and structural threats to human life. Find ways to reduce or eliminate such hazardous threats from the site(s).
Verify contractor and sub-contractor's safety plans.
Review contractor and sub-contractor's crane pick plans.
Communicate to contractors and sub-contractors Dartmouth's requirements for Hot Work operations, Lock Out/Tag Out operations, Permit-Required Confined Spaces, and other relevant programs.
Attend kick-off meeting(s) with contractors to communicate safety related expectations.
Conduct daily environmental and safety audits, draft reports, and conduct follow-up.
Inspect and examine all health and safety related complaints, workplace accidents, and the spill of hazardous toxins or poison.
Investigate the construction site to ascertain equipment, production, and material processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to employees, contractors, students, and the public.
Work closely with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Ensure all required regulatory safety reports are completed and submitted to relevant government agencies.
Train and advise contractors and all relevant stakeholders on issues of workplace safety and environmental protection.
Mentors staff and educates others on best practices, communications, and approach to solving issues.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Pre-Construction Identify safety implications during the design review process and communicate recommendations to facilitate safer construction or design to the Project Manager. Provide guidance regarding soil and groundwater management. Provide guidance on hazardous materials and other necessary pre-construction assessments. Review specifications prior to inclusion in the bid package. Create, evaluate, and implement health and safety programs and strategies.
Percentage Of Time	20

Description

Pre-Construction

Identify safety implications during the design review process and communicate recommendations to facilitate safer construction or design to the Project Manager.
Provide guidance regarding soil and groundwater management.
Provide guidance on hazardous materials and other necessary pre-construction assessments.
Review specifications prior to inclusion in the bid package.
Create, evaluate, and implement health and safety programs and strategies.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Training Provide OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 construction and general industry training to Dartmouth employees. Provide other OSHA training as required.
Percentage Of Time	5

Description	Culture and Employee Belonging We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers. Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect) Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Percentage Of Time	5

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Job Summary

Company

Dartmouth College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

3 to 5 years