Assistant Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists the director in the oversight, management, and maintenance of Environmental Heath & Safety (EH&S) programs, systems, and controls to monitor and report on issues as required by various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Assists the director with the coordination, scheduling, and conducting annual safety inspections of laboratories, studios, shops, and other areas with special safety hazards.
• Coordinates with environmental regulatory agencies to assure timely reporting, regulatory compliance, tracking, and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university safety policies. Develops and maintains cooperative communications and working relationships, and provides technical expertise and information as needed.
• Reviews research protocols and operations to monitor hazardous material use, storage, and disposal.
• Participates in new construction projects and reviews EH&S protocols and procedures when applicable. Works closely with building managers, project managers, lab personnel, and/or contractors as needed.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends new and updates policies, departmental work procedures, and best practices to further the goals of the EH&S department. Assists with strategies for implementation.
• Assists with preparation of the EH&S annual budget, including tracking and controlling of all expenditures within assigned budget area.
• Assists the director in evaluation of documents including contracts, leases, research proposals, and purchase procedures to identify risks related to environmental compliance, health, and safety.
• Assists the director in providing compliance oversight for workplace safety, accident and injury prevention, occupational health, student and employee wellness, environmental compliance, environmental sustainability, facilities safety, and laboratory safety. Recommends and enforces corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to skilled and professional staff. Establishes goals and objectives, and oversees the work of staff in assigned area.
• Participates in and/or leads institution-wide committees and groups related to EH&S or as assigned.
• Participates in strategic planning related to EH&S and infrastructure operations.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either ten years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field and six years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Completion of the 24- or 30-hour OSHA safety training or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Completion of the 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain within three months of employment.
• Strong computer skills such as the ability to learn new software quickly and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field.
• Experience in environmental and occupational health, laboratory general safety, or other experience related to the position.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience in higher education research and teaching labs.
• Completion on at least one recognized Environmental Health and Safety certification (e.g., CSP, CHP, CHMM, CIH, RBP, CBSP)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of occupational safety principles in the use of personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and chemical labeling.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of chemical waste management techniques and hazardous waste handling and storage procedures.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to implement new systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and manage a budget within fiscal allocations.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize data and information to make decisions and projections.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation:

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade 19

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.