Risk Management Safety Analyst

Hiring Salary Range

$52,525.00 - $68,282.00/annually, DOE

Grade

114

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision— creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading campus wide environmental health and safety compliance activities through proactive risk assessment, regulatory oversight, and program administration. The role conducts comprehensive evaluations of college operations to identify hazards, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADOSH, DOT, and NFPA standards, and track corrective actions to closure. The individual develops and delivers regulatory training, administers EHS management software systems, maintains required safety programs, and oversees hazardous materials compliance and documentation. On a regular basis, the position combines technical regulatory research, data management, field inspections, stakeholder collaboration, and written reporting to support institutional risk reduction and operational continuity. Applicants should understand that this role requires both subject matter expertise in environmental and occupational safety regulations and the ability to implement and monitor compliance programs across diverse campus environments.

Essential Functions

25% – Conducts comprehensive risk assessments across all college facilities and operations.
Performs systematic evaluations of academic, laboratory, facilities, maintenance, and administrative areas to identify hazards and regulatory compliance gaps. Documents findings in the college’s EHS data management system, assigns risk classifications, tracks corrective actions, and verifies closure of identified hazards. Researches applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including OSHA, EPA, ADOSH, DOT, and NFPA standards), manufacturer specifications, and higher education best practices to support recommendations. Provides written reports summarizing findings, recommended mitigation strategies, and timelines for corrective action.
15% – Develops and delivers regulatory and compliance training programs.
Facilitates and schedules training sessions related to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations. Develops instructional materials, presentations, job aids, and communication resources tailored to various employee groups (faculty, staff, facilities personnel, laboratory personnel, and student workers). Tracks attendance and maintains required training records to ensure regulatory compliance. Evaluates training effectiveness and updates materials to reflect regulatory changes and operational needs.
15% – Oversees implementation and administration of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) management software systems.
Manages system functionality related to chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, inspection tracking, corrective action workflows, and compliance documentation. Serves as system administrator, ensuring data integrity, regulatory accuracy, and user access controls. Develops and delivers software training for divisions and departments to ensure consistent utilization. Generates reports and analytics to support compliance monitoring, risk trend analysis, and decision making.
15% – Performs Environmental Health & Safety purchasing and procurement support functions. Processes purchase requisitions and procurement documentation for safety equipment, hazardous waste disposal services, laboratory safety supplies, regulatory training resources, and EHS software systems in accordance with college and district purchasing procedures. Coordinates with approved vendors to obtain quotes, product specifications, and service documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and operational suitability. Maintains purchasing records, tracks expenditures against allocated funds, and assists with cost documentation related to compliance activities. Ensures safety related products and services procured meet applicable regulatory and institutional standards.
10% – Reviews, updates, and maintains required safety and environmental compliance programs.
Conducts periodic review and revision of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Plan, Respiratory Protection Program, and other required safety programs to ensure alignment with current OSHA, EPA, ADOSH, and institutional requirements. Drafts policy updates, procedures, and implementation guidance. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure program adoption and operational integration across campus departments.
10% – Manages hazardous materials compliance activities.
Coordinates activities related to proper identification, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials and regulated waste streams generated across campus. Ensures compliance with applicable EPA, ADEQ, DOT, and OSHA requirements. Maintains required documentation including waste determinations, manifests, accumulation logs, inspection records, and chain of custody documentation. Verifies that personnel involved in generating or handling hazardous materials receive appropriate regulatory training.

10% – Performs other duties as assigned.
May include participation on college safety committees, emergency preparedness initiatives, regulatory inspections, incident investigations, policy development, and special compliance projects supporting institutional risk management and operational continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in occupational or environmental health, business or public administration or related field and two years of professional level safety, occupational or environmental health experience that includes planning, organizing and coordinating occupational safety and health programs.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1.Experience developing, organizing, and facilitating regulatory safety training programs such as OSHA compliance training, HAZWOPER awareness, RCRA hazardous waste management, hazard communication, or other occupational health and safety topics.

2.Experience supporting or administering occupational safety and environmental health programs including, but not limited to, Hazard Communication, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, and Permit-Required Confined Space programs.

3.Experience coordinating purchasing activities related to safety operations, including ordering safety equipment and supplies, maintaining inventories, and supporting fiscal tracking for safety program resources in accordance with organizational purchasing procedures.

4.Experience operating, calibrating, or maintaining safety monitoring and protective equipment, such as air monitoring instruments, gas detectors, fall protection equipment, sound level meters, or other industrial hygiene or safety measurement devices.

5.Experience providing guidance, coordination, or leadership in safety initiatives, including working with departments, committees, or cross-functional teams to implement safety programs, inspections, or compliance activities.

6.One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

**** Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.

Special Working Conditions

May be required to work evenings and weekends
May be exposed to hazardous materials
May be required to work at multiple sites or locations
May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving:

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before March 26th, 2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.