Senior EHS and Risk Specialist

Senior EHS and Risk Specialist

Salary

$56,296.00 Annually

Location

District-Wide, IL

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

22-00576

Department

Risk Management

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours

Generally, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Nights and weekends as needed.

Application materials required

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts

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General Information & Responsibilities

The Senior EHS and Risk Specialist provides leadership and direction over the daily operations of the Risk Management department. Must have the ability to independently interpret applicable laws, statues, regulations, and College policies and procedures to develop and implement programs, trainings, and mitigation strategies all while maintaining absolute confidentiality of the information and situations encountered on the job. Serves as the backup to the Director of Risk Management.

Description of Duties

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists the Director of Risk Management with the College's district-wide risk management function.
• Cultivates and promotes a safe working and learning environment district wide through relationship building, providing assistance, and offering guidance.
• Leads College Environmental, Health, and Safety programs - researching, coordinating, recommending, implementing, monitoring, recording, and drafting changes to current and new EHS programs, procedures, and trainings to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Presents safety trainings. Maintains employee training records and follows up on incomplete employee training.
• Conducts job hazard analysis. Provides information to supervisors and employees on state and federal regulations, risk related information, and statistics. Reviews departmental safety programs, activities, and procedures to identify habits, trends, and patterns that affect the safe and efficient operation of departments. Develops programs to create a safety conscious culture throughout the entire district.
• Designated Chemical Hygiene Officer. Maintains and updates Chemical Hygiene Plan and responsible for chemical safety and chemical waste district wide.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and/or performs weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual safety inspections with vendors, facilities, and departments including but not limited to eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, ladders, exit lights, emergency lighting, Personal Protection Equipment, and general facilities. Analyzes and records inspection reports, reports deficiencies, implements and monitors corrective action.
• Completes accident investigations. Determines root cause and develops/implements strategies to provide a safe environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping.
• Assists with district-wide insurance programs and claims management, including but not limited to the following lines of coverage; liability, property, automobile, workers compensation, athletic, crisis response, and cyber. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality laws.
• Reviews and requests Certificates of Insurance (COI) to ensure required standards are met; maintains COI database and filing; ensures certificates are updated annually; provides timely communication and/or reports to insurance company/client and Director of Risk Management.
• Knowledgeable and assists with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodation process for College employees, including but not limited to identifying notification to the college, engaging in the interactive process, evaluating and communicating the accommodation plan, ordering, implementing and recordkeeping of the accommodation, and monitoring the effectiveness of the accommodation all while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinates the confidential record retention process district wide. Ensures compliance with the State of Illinois.
• Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Works flexible work schedule as needed to complete essential duties.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:

• Communicates EHS and risk management information to all levels of the organization in an accurate, clear, and timely manner.
• Completes compliance audits, including but not limited to payroll reviews, HR audits, Clery audits, etc. Communicates findings and recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Assists with Business Continuity Planning.
• Assists with maintaining accurate inventory of district wide assets.
• Attends required trainings to maintain up-to-date job knowledge.
• Assists as directed in the event that it is necessary to deploy the Campus Emergency Response Plan, including performing as the Safety Director in the absence of the Director of Risk Management.
• Records minutes of the Employee Safety Committee and serves as the backup chair of the Employee Safety Committee. Promotes a safety culture throughout each department, building, and location.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years' work experience in risk management or safety programs preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, some college classes in Risk Management, Environment, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or Business and seven (7) years' experience in risk management, insurance, and/or EHS.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience or five (5) years of progressive responsibility within risk management, EHS, or insurance industry preferred.
• CSP, ASP, ARM, CRM or OSHA 30-hour general industry certification preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Teams, required.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment to make decisions.
• Strong comprehension and commitment to maintaining confidentiality required.
• Ability to work as a productive team member while meeting individual responsibilities in a multi-task position.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to work in a culturally diverse workplace.
• Ability to work varied hours required.
• Ability to travel to and work from all Black Hawk College locations required.
• Valid driver's license required and the ability to travel and work from all College locations required.

Supplemental Information

OVERALL ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values.
• Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work. Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. Proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential records and information.
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations, etc.
• Ability to analyze complex data and generate and implement actionable insights.
• Ability to learn and effectively perform in the College's ERP system required.
• Adheres to standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works directly for and cooperatively with the Director of Risk Management.
• Works cooperatively with EHS and Risk Specialist, Administration, Facilities, and Police departments.
• Works cooperatively with all College personnel.
• Works cooperatively with local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Works cooperatively with vendors and organizations.
• Works cooperatively with students and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.

Standing 35% Sitting 50% Bending 5% Reaching 5% Climbing 5%

Lifting: (Occasional) Up to 45 lbs.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job described; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits

Medical

Prescription Drug Plan

Mail Order Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Days

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with five (5) years' work experience in risk management or safety programs preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, some college classes in Risk Management, Environment, Health & Safety, Chemistry, or Business and seven (7) years' experience in risk management, insurance, and/or EHS

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Employer Black Hawk College

Address 6600 34th Ave

Moline, Illinois, 61265

Phone 309-796-5222

309-796-5224

Website http://www.bhc.edu