The Director provides strategic vision to ensure the university's research expenditures comply with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations
Job Summary
The Director provides strategic vision to ensure the university's research expenditures comply with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations.
This role oversees comprehensive safety programs including chemical hygiene, biological safety, industrial hygiene, waste management, and construction safety.
The position requires leading critical incident and emergency response efforts while serving as the primary liaison to external regulatory agencies.
Matching Summary
The Director provides strategic vision to ensure the university's research expenditures comply with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7 years EHS experience in higher education
Knowledge of OSHA EPA regulations
Laboratory safety practices and design
Industrial hygiene monitoring equipment usage
Construction safety plan review
Nice-to-have
Fostering inclusive campus culture
Proactive safety culture development
Change management experience
Collaborative partnership building
Budget management for EHS programs
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field
Master's degree preferred
Valid current driver's license
ASP/CSP, CIH, CCHO, or CHMM certification preferred