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Union College (NY) lists this Director of Environmental Health & Safety opportunity in city of schenectady, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Work Location: This position is an onsite role and is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Supervisor: Vice President for Human Resources and Chief of Staff. This position also collaborates closely and strategically with the Director of Campus Safety and the Director of Facilities as key institutional partners to align safety compliance with daily operations.
Position Purpose: Manage the EHS Department staff and students employees. Oversee the College’s radiation, laser, biosafety, chemical safety, fire safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Campus Policies, and hazardous waste disposal programs. Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, complete required periodic regulatory reports, and coordinate regulatory inspections.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic Leadership, Governance & Program Management (30%)
Develop and execute long- and short-range plans, policies, andoperating procedures for the EHS department to build a proactiveand collaborative culture of safety across campus.
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate EHS departmentstaff.
Partner with Union Finance to manage the EHS budget andforecast annual costs for services, supplies, etc.
Chair the Academic Affairs Safety Committee and partner withfaculty, staff, and administration to evaluate and continuouslyimprove safety initiatives.
Collaborate and partner with Facilities Services on codecompliance and occupational health & safety within thedepartments including both large and small projects.
Designs and delivers EHS safety training programs for studentsand employees.
Stay current on EHS trends, innovations, and higher educationsafety benchmarks, introducing modern practices and systems.
Work with Human Resources to recommend preventative safetymeasures and controls and investigate employee injuryincidents.
Regulatory Compliance, Audits & Agency Liaison (25%)
Direct Union College’s compliance with local, state, andfederal health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA,NYSDEC, NYSDOH, NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control,etc.).
Monitor changing health, safety and environmental legislation,update institutional policies and practices accordingly.
Lead the strategy, administration, and instructional deliveryof institutional compliance and safety training programs (e.g.,OSHA, Radiation Safety).
Oversee mandatory compliance reporting and serve as the primaryinstitutional liaison during official agency inspections and audits(NYS Cooling Tower Registries, Asbestos and lead safety reporting,and other facilities related reports).
Academic, Laboratory & Specialized Safety Operations (20%)
Responsible for oversight of Union’s chemical inventory program(CEMS), safety training for authorized entry to the ISEC chemicalstockroom and serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) for theCollege.
Serve as the designated Biosafety Officer (BSO), RadiationSafety Officer (RSO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO). Maintaincompliance with Union’s Radioactive Materials License conditions,and biosafety and laser safety standards, and inventorycontrols.
Direct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and chemicalhygiene programs in Science & Engineering research and teachinglaboratories.
Environmental Protection, Hazardous Materials & Bulk Storage (15%)
Oversee environmental stewardship programs, including thePetroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) program and hazardous chemical/wastemanagement.
Direct hazmat spill response readiness, ensuring propercontainment protocols, reporting, and maintenance of emergencyspill equipment.
Manage electronic and universal waste recyclingprograms.
Fire Safety, Life Safety & Emergency Response (10%)
Manage fire safety and life safety inspection and trainingschedules across academic, administrative, and residential physicalenvironments.
Serve as a campus community liaison and share relevant healthand safety information.
Respond to campus EHS emergencies, serving as the technicaladvisor during hazardous materials incidents or severe laboratoryevents.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field)required.
6+ years of directly related experience in environmental healthand safety leadership, preferably in higher education.
Safety certifications preferred such as Certified SafetyProfessional (CSP), Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CCHO),Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), OSHA 10 or 30 hourgeneral industry certification.
Ability to lift 30 lbs. required.
Thorough working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NYSDEC, NYSDOL,NYSDOH, and NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Controlregulations.
Strong safety consciousness, communication, organizational, andtime-management skills.
Demonstrated capability to lead diverse teams, and ability tofoster inclusive safety practices across campus.
Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations ofstudents, faculty, alumni, supervisees, and fellow staffcolleagues, etc.
Ability to respond to on-campus emergencies, inspectlab/workspace facilities, handle spill response equipment, andnavigate campus buildings.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 -$110,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, thewage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be setbased on a variety of factors, including but not limited todepartmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education,licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/rangerepresents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of therate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunitiesunless they meet every qualification in the position descriptionincluding the preferred qualifications. We are most interested inhiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that asuccessful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet everyone of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordancewith policy)
Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and VisionInsurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts forOn-Campus Wellness Programs
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Exchange
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo abackground check that includes education, employment, and criminalconvictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates inE-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9information to confirm that you are authorized to work in theUnited States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
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