Requisition: 202400020ES

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Executive/Administrative

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field required. Master’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS ) or related field preferred. Five years of experience related to Environmental, Health and Safety with a minimum of three years management experience required. Higher Education Experience Preferred. Certification in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Serves the University as the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), provides guidance and recommendations regarding all areas of EH&S to the institution. Develops and executes all programs, processes and initiatives related to EH&S. Ensures that SHUS is in regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, TSUS and institutional laws and regulations. This position will work with a variety of University stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain appropriate policies and practices related to environmental, health, occupational safety, biosafety, radiation safety, laboratory compliance, hazardous waste. Will monitor budget and management staff.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Develops and maintains safe practices and policies, reporting systems and innovative position specific training programs. Develops and maintains programs that support and monitor health and safety, including hazard communication, incident, injury and illness Prevention, Chemical Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene, and Blood borne Pathogens. Directs the establishment and maintenance of regulatory standards and inspections for laboratories, hazardous waste disposal, environmental protection, etc. Files and oversees required Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), Texas Tier Two, Texas Commission Environmental Quality ( TCEQ ) other designated agency reports. Maintains current knowledge of developments in environmental and safety fields, and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Ensures compliance with all Environmental, Health and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels by developing new, or enhancing existing, policies and programs. Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which SHSU efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated. Identifies opportunities for improvement. Reviews and approves purchases, oversees contract execution and fulfillment, of chemicals, biologicals, controlled substances, possible radioactive substances, radiation producing equipment and lasers. Provides assistance and recommendations regarding environmental, health and occupational safety matters to SHSU departments and makes recommendations on policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations through appropriate administrative channels. Projects a positive image of the organization to the University community. Performs other related duties as assigned.