Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (FT), MFRE30012ADMAF

The Manager, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management administers and oversees the College's risk management programs, liability and property insurance, and environmental health safety programs. The position provides leadership and oversight for the College's environmental health, safety, risk management, insurance, loss prevention, and emergency preparedness programs. Analyze risk exposure, and establish procedures for safety and emergencies, as well as financial, legal, contractual, and insurance needs. Develop, implement, and manage programs on safety, insurance, liability, workers' compensation, unemployment, contractual process, and all related policies and procedures for the College. Evaluate loss prevention programs based on their benefit to the College and the opportunity for human loss, financial loss or loss of reputation and make appropriate recommendations. Provide strategic and technical guidance to College leadership and departments regarding significant environmental, health, safety, regulatory, and risk management matters. Interaction with a wide variety of programs, property, personnel, legal counsel, advisors, and other departments within the College. Develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the College’s risk management programs (e.g., workers’ compensation, general property and liability insurance) and the College’s environmental, occupational, and health/safety programs. Establish program standards and oversight processes to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Develop and maintain departmental budgets. Authorize expenditures and prepares budget projections. Work directly with Illinois Community College Risk Management Consortium to perform insurance needs assessments and coverage levels, and to review and support as appropriate terms of coverage and purchase of insurance plans. Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Risk Management Program for College of DuPage, including setting goals and objectives for the Risk Management Program, identifying and analyzing perils, risks and hazards to which the College, its employees, students, volunteers, general public, and/or property may be exposed. Determine the most effective methods of handling each risk exposure, and conduct an annual review (procedures to measure the effectiveness and performance) of the organization’s Risk Management Program. Evaluate major loss exposures in terms of past experience and potential frequency and severity to establish priorities and methods for treating discovered risk exposure. Assist in the planning and coordination of College-wide emergency response plans, natural disaster preparedness, and other risk-mitigation plans in collaboration with campus Police and other appropriate College departments. Provide leadership and EHS/risk management expertise in emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and other risk-mitigation activities. Responsible for interviewing, hiring preparing job descriptions, conducting performance evaluations, administering disciplinary action as necessary, and training all Risk Management and Environmental Health Safety employees. Assign, prioritize, and oversee the work of EHS/Risk Management staff to ensure effective implementation of College programs and appropriate allocation of departmental resources. Oversee proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and biological materials across all College facilities. Establish and oversee the College's hazardous materials, hazardous and biohazardous waste, chemical safety, hazard communication, and related EHS compliance programs. Review significant compliance concerns, regulatory findings, and corrective actions and ensure appropriate resolution. Establish and oversee a comprehensive EHS inspection and audit program, including identification of inspection priorities based on regulatory requirements, institutional risk, operational needs, and historical findings. Review significant inspection and audit findings and ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented. Coordinate the creation of risk management and environmental safety policies, programs and procedures, which includes developing safety and loss control programs and procedures. Develop, review, and recommend College policies, programs, procedures, and guidelines related to environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, and loss prevention. Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend revisions based on regulatory changes, operational needs, incident findings, and recognized practices. Oversee the College’s EHS compliance, training, inspection, audit, and hazard assessment programs; establish requirements, priorities, and corrective actions based on regulatory requirements and identified risks. Provide leadership for significant accident, incident, and hazard investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Monitor regulatory developments and oversee programs related to equipment safety, operator qualification, hazardous materials, chemical and biological safety, hazard communication, and other workplace safety requirements. Maintain and analyze safety, audit, accident, inspection, claims, and compliance records and data. Maintain and update college web site concerning safety information Establish and manage relationships with various risk management and insurance consultants and vendors, including the College’s broker or agent. Coordinate the process of applying for and renewing insurance coverage consistent with the risk goals and objectives. Work with third party insurance administrator to track and discuss all claims brought against College insurance policies. Collaborate with College departments, legal counsel, insurance representatives, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and other external partners regarding significant risk management, insurance, environmental health, and safety matters. Perform other related job duties as assigned.