Professional Services Specialist 3, Admin NE - Environmental Health and Safety

Stockton University seeks a Professional Services Specialist 3 in Environmental Health and Safety, based in Galloway, NJ. This full-time, in-person role involves developing and maintaining environmental and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting inspections. The position supports a student-centered mission and offers one remote workday per week with approval. Salary ranges from $62,164.35 to $70,779.32, with a competitive benefits package.
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s strong student-centered vision and mission.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Professional Services Specialist 3, Admin NE - Environmental Health and Safety

Galloway, New Jersey

Facilities & Plant Operations

Staff Full-time

Opened on: Mar 24 2025

Closing on: Apr 6 2025

Campus Location: Other

Department: Facilities & Plant Operations

Salary Range: $62,164.35 - $70,779.32

Salary Information: Based on NJ Civil Service Commission regulations and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The EHS specialist responsibilities include the development, expansion and maintenance of all university environmental, occupational safety and health programs. The EHS specialist is also responsible for developing knowledge of and assuring compliance for applicable federal, state, and local regulations and codes.

The EHS specialist undertakes research processes to identify hazards that protect employees and the environment, against know occupational or environmental hazards, the abating or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazardous chemicals that may affect the environment or the health of the campus population. Using the knowledge of various scientific disciplines, the EHS specialist may collect or evaluate samples of air, soil, and water to analyze, document and recommend actions based on data derived from measurements.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Carry out various awareness campaigns and program creations for promoting the culture of safety and environmental protection
• Carry out routine inspections to check whether all the safety and environmental protection measures are working properly
• Monitor applicable regulations for changing requirements for compliance and recommending/creating policies and/or procedures to meet new regulatory requirements. Program materials created may require formal reporting/presentation to affected personnel
• Conduct Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampling and inspections utilizing instrumentation to evaluate for mold, CO levels and other defined indicators
• Review accident reports and make recommendations to eliminate contributing conditions, either behavioral or environmental
• Monitor and coordinate the collection and forwarding of data to consultant for Title V reporting purposes, including the Stratospheric Ozone Protection regulations
• Assist with the collection of required information and submission of the annual stormwater pollution prevention program
• Monitor and coordinate the collection of drinking water samples throughout the campus by contract analytical lab and assure the results are promptly reviewed for compliance
• Develop/create/conduct/record routine safety and environmental training and medical monitoring for affected personnel
• Must complete RCRA hazardous waste and DOT training within the first year of employment and maintain training certifications
• Conduct semi-annual asbestos inventories for all ACM on campus. Must complete AHERA Building Inspector training within the first year of employment and maintain training certification
• Coordinate/Implement HazCom and Right-To-Know requirements, including receiving and filing of all SDSs
• Coordinate semi-annual hazardous waste pick-up with approved vendor and file records accordingly
• Act as liaison to State agencies and provide reporting and other written correspondence as necessary
• Provide general assistance with budget as requested
• Must be able to review technical information/analyze as necessary/develop report of findings and recommend/implement corrective actions based on regulatory requirements
• All other duties as assigned by their supervisory staff

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental health, environmental science or environmental studies
• Five (5) years in this discipline

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Six (6) years of professional experience in different aspects of administration and business practices; including design and implementation of policy and procedures, vendor service contracts and improving and updating management practices.

OR
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR
• Possession of a master's degree; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Must possess technical knowledge in varied disciplines related to the environment, occupational health and safety
• Ample knowledge about chemicals and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent computer skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, expert time management skills
• The ability to work effectively even under pressure, and the ability to detect and solve problems effectively

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume 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: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts

Please note:
• Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
• In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.