Director of Environmental Health and Safety - University of North Texas System

Fort Worth, TX

About the Job

This position is responsible for the direction and oversight of the University's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. The Director provides leadership to a number of EHS professionals with ultimate oversight of programs involving envi...

Title: Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Employee Classification: Safety Director

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Chief Operating Officer

Department: HSC-Environmental Health & Safety-355200

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: {sTAOther10}

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office fosters a safe and secure campus in a healthy learning environment where students, faculty, staff, and guests can thrive. The EHS Office administers multiple programs including management of Radiological and Biosafety, Hazardous Materials, and the Emergency Management Program. We also provide services such as ergonomic assessments, indoor air quality assessments, and emergency planning assistance for events.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Universitys environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. The Director provides leadership to a number of EHS professionals with ultimate oversight of programs involving environmental regulatory compliance, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, laboratory and biosafety, radiation, fire safety, public health, and food safety. This position serves as the primary point of contact in all safety matters. The position provides consultative assistance and technical guidance to leadership and the greater campus community. This role participates with all levels of the campus organization to develop and implement appropriate policies and practices while continually evaluating established procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in environmental science and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, safety, physical or life science, or related field and 5 years' of associated experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of a wide range of EHS topics and the ability to communicate on critical technical and administrative topics with all levels of the campus organization.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple operations; ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups and levels of professionals.
- Capable of working sidebyside with faculty, staff, students, compliance, legal, and other professionals to produce results that meet and/or exceed expectations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and auditors to resolve issues and positively represent the institution.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and equipment associated with EHS work.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current CSP and/or CHMM certification

Job Duties:

% - Plans and implements policies and procedures surrounding EHS to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Serves as primary contact with federal, state, and local authorities regarding related matters. - (Essential)
% - Maintains and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state rules, regulations, and code standards; interprets regulations on relevant issues to provide practical guidance, support, and training aimed at maintaining and developing best practices. - (Essential)
% - Provides strategic vision for EHS programs and provides leadership to professionals with wide ranges of experience. - (Essential)
% - Advises leadership on policies and practices to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements and regulations. - (Essential)
% - Provides oversight of the environmental program that includes components such as hazardous waste management, air, pollution prevention, compliance training, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC). - (Essential)
% - Provides oversight of the occupational health and safety program that includes components such as respiratory protection, indoor air quality, hearing protection, hazard communication, ergonomics, mold, general shop safety, fire safety, food safety, compliance training, and public health. - (Essential)
% - Provides oversight of laboratory and biosafety program. This program encompasses elements such as chemical safety, biosafety, hazardous and biological waste management, compliance training, leading the Institutional BioSafety Committee, and other general laboratory safety topics. - (Essential)
% - Provides oversight of the radiation safety program that includes maintenance and compliance with radioactive materials license, process and disposal of radioactive material waste, and supports the institutions’ PET imaging research projects and the clinics’ nuclear medicine component. - (Essential)
% - Serves as the university’s primary liaison with government agencies regarding all environmental, occupational, and life safety issues, including, but not limited to the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Texas State agencies (SORM, TCEQ, etc.) - (Essential)
% - Establishes and monitors key performance metrics, measuring performance progress and evaluating EHS program effectiveness. - (Essential)
% - Develops and promotes educational and outreach programs aimed at informing and creating productive collaborations with faculty, staff, and student groups regarding EHS topics. - (Essential)
% - Ensures reports are filed timely with federal, state, and local agencies. - (Essential)
% - On call 24/7. - (Marginal)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (on call 24/7)

Driving University Vehicle:

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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