Career Center

At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16, 000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members. FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!

Relocation Provided?: No

Position Summary:

• Lead the development and implementation of safety policies, such as hazard communication, PPE, and lab safety protocols, ensuring all procedures align with regulatory standards and best practices.
•  Facilitate training and adherence to safety policies across departments, monitoring and updating protocols as regulations evolve.

• Design and conduct safety-related training programs for faculty, staff, and students, covering hazard awareness, personal protective equipment (PPE), CPR, AED, First Aid, and emergency preparedness. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain up-to-date safety policies, including the Respiratory Protection Program and Exposure Control Plan. Ensure compliance with OSHA-mandated safety training. 
• Implement and execute programs for the prevention and control of EHS risks, including injury prevention, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and laboratory compliance.

• Coordinate routine inspections for campus life safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, AEDs, lab fume hoods, and safety kits, ensuring all deficiencies are addressed in collaboration with Plant Operations 
• Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, training completions, and safety audits, reporting any gaps to the Public Safety Director regularly. 
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and code standards. Interpret regulations and provide practical guidance, support, and training aimed at maintaining and developing best practices for environmental health and safety.

• Oversee the receipt, storage, distribution, inventory management, and disposal of chemicals, biological materials, and hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage the inventory of hazardous materials and ensure proper disposal of lab animal remains, medical equipment waste, and other hazardous substances per environmental and health standards.

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics for EHS programs, evaluating the effectiveness of safety protocols and making data-informed recommendations for improvement. 
• Advise College leadership on areas for performance improvement, supporting initiatives to enhance compliance, reduce risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices.

• Serve as a member of the College Safety and Crisis Management Team (CSCMT) and participate in emergency management planning, coordination, and response activities. 
• Provide EHS-related input for the College's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), contributing insights on safety risks, departmental feedback, and specific EHS requirements. 
• Organize departmental input and documentation for updates to Crisis Management Team (CMT) protocols and manuals.

• Actively support the Director during emergency situations, providing on-the-ground assistance and helping to coordinate departmental response efforts. 
• Support ICS functions with EHS-related insights and ensure campus staff are trained in NIMS principles as applicable to safety and compliance.

• Collaborate with the Director to conduct campus-wide drills and simulations, coordinating logistics, communications, and after-action reporting for safety-specific scenarios. 
• Schedule and facilitate departmental tabletop exercises to prepare teams for various emergencies, focusing on EHS-specific scenarios.

• Develop supplemental training materials on EHS compliance and safety policies for campus leaders as part of the broader emergency preparedness initiatives. 
• Facilitate specialized safety training, such as PPE and lab safety, to ensure campus leaders understand EHS requirements in emergencies.

• Manage EHS-specific resources, such as safety kits, evacuation equipment, and NARCAN supplies, keeping the Director informed of inventory needs or changes. 
• Liaise with external vendors to secure emergency resources for campus needs, supporting broader resource management efforts as necessary.

• Serve as the College's liaison with government agencies on environmental, occupational, and life safety issues, including agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and MOSH. 
• Consult with general contractors, architects, and engineers, reviewing construction and renovation plans for EHS compliance and recommending necessary adjustments to meet safety standards.

• Participate in regional emergency planning meetings, providing specialized EHS insights as needed. 
• Act as a backup point of contact for community emergency management agencies in the Director's absence.

• Maintain EHS-related incident documentation and support the Director with record-keeping, providing reports for EHS incidents, and collaborating on after-action reviews. 
• Work with the Director to consolidate EHS-specific reports into broader incident documentation for regulatory and accreditation purposes.

• Consolidate and analyze key EHS statistics, generating reports as required by regulatory agencies and for academic accreditation purposes. Provide these reports to College leadership to ensure compliance and transparency.

• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED, responding to first aid service requests on campus during assigned working hours. Perform first responder duties as needed until emergency personnel arrive. 
• Regularly update and restock all campus first aid kits, NARCAN supplies, medical supplies, and evacuation equipment to ensure readiness.

• Develop EHS-centered educational materials, covering topics like personal safety, situational awareness, and hazard identification, in alignment with campus-wide emergency preparedness initiatives led by the Director. 
• Lead EHS-specific awareness campaigns, aligning them with campus-wide emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Identify and suggest funding opportunities specific to EHS and draft proposals that enhance campus emergency preparedness initiatives. 
• Collaborate on budget needs and submit EHS-related funding proposals as part of campus-wide safety planning.

• As an essential member of campus personnel, remain available to report to work as directed during emergency situations or as part of the Crisis Management Team (CMT), supporting the College's crisis management efforts.

Salary: $66,314 - $72,945 annually

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

About Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for more than 200,000 students since 1957.

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