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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Hazardous Waste Technician (Professional Services Specialist 3 – Administrative Services

Apply now Job no: 501065
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Facilities - Maintenance, Professional

Summary/Position Description:

The Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations at Rowan University is a growing enterprise. The Division’s mission is to create and sustain a vibrant, safe, supportive environment at Rowan’s campuses. The Division is dedicated to providing leadership in facilities, campus planning, development and maintenance. Organizationally, the Division is led by the Vice Chancellor for Facilities and Operations who is a member of the President’s executive cabinet.

The Department of Facilities Operations is a part of the Division of Facilities, Planning, and Operations.  Through collaboration and partnership with the rest of the Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations and the campus community, this Department leads the overall management of facilities operations including Trades Staff, Central Plant Operations, Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Custodial Operations.

The Hazardous Waste Technician (Professional Services Specialist 3) works in the EHS Department and reports to the EHS Industrial Hygiene Supervisor.  The Hazardous Waste Technician (Professional Services Specialist 3) is primarily responsible for helping ensure hazardous waste is properly collected, stored, labeled, and disposed of.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensures University employees and work areas comply with applicable regulations or related standards (e.g., EPA, NJDEP, NJDOH, PEOSH, DOT, etc.)
  • Ensures that hazardous materials response equipment is available, in good working order, and protocols are followed in campus laboratories, research, graduate or undergraduate teaching laboratories, and work areas.
  • Ensures that hazardous and regulated medical waste generated at the Glassboro and Joint Health Sciences Center campuses are disposed of following Federal and State Regulations and may periodically assist at other campuses as needed.
  • Maintains accurate records of all hazardous waste manifests, regulated medical waste tracking forms, waste profiles, and other regulatory documentation.
  • Manages laboratory waste removal requests and maintains an active inventory of laboratory waste generated at the Glassboro and Joint Health Sciences Center campuses and may periodically assist at other campuses as needed.
  • Works with waste vendors to schedule and coordinate timely disposal of hazardous and regulated medical waste. Audits vendor services to verify Federal and State regulatory compliance as well as to ensure cost-effective disposal methods and accurate invoicing.
  • Performs required weekly safety inspections of all Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas.
  • Supports the maintenance of RU EHS training programs for campus laboratories, research, graduate or undergraduate teaching laboratories, and work areas regarding OSHA/PEOSH or other applicable regulatory or university compliance.
  • Applies for and maintains Regulated Medical and Hazardous Waste permits as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Helps with coordination and documentation of inspections involving fume hoods, bio-safety hoods, emergency showers and eyewashes, and any other EHS-related equipment (maintains associated documentation)
  • Works with the EHS team to acquire annual chemical inventories for all University facilities, laboratories or research areas and teaching laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Maintain adequate waste supply inventory and maintain spill kits.
  • Provides EHS consultation with campus departments and personnel, and answers questions as needed.
  • Works with the EHS team to develop Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents to obtain vendor contracts for services.
  • In case of emergency, works with public emergency services and contractors to provide subject matter expertise on the situation and maintain continuity at the scene.
  • This position requires flexibility as it may require alternate hours in the event of an emergency.
  • Other EHS duties as assigned or as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related science, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, safety, industrial hygiene, or closely related field. 

 Experience

  • Two (2) or more years of required work experience in one/more of the following (Higher Education experience is preferred):
    1. Laboratory Safety
    2. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field
    3. Regulatory Inspections
    4. Hazardous Waste Management
    5. Regulated Medical Waste Management
  • 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) preferred.
  • Current annual hazardous waste generator training and tri-annual DOT waste shipping training.
  • Has demonstrated knowledge of EPA, NJDEP, NJDOH, and OSHA/PEOSH regulations as they relate to hazardous waste and workplace safety.
  • Experience with or knowledge of hazardous waste and applicable regulations.
  • Ability to work in a self-directed manner, involving multiple stakeholders, and provide oversight in the EHS arena.
  • Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of customers, undergraduate students to faculty to University level committees, etc.
  • Demonstrated program development or oversight experience and being able to anticipate concerns before they become obstacles.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Must possess demonstrated skill with Microsoft Suite products, at a minimum, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Salary:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is CWA: Range 21 ($64,340.13-$73,256.53) with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted with your application by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833)691-0404.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.