Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health & Safety

Position Summary
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) develops, implements, administers, and directs University programs in the areas of environmental compliance, chemical storage and handling, hazardous waste, environmental management systems, radiation, general safety, and workers compensation. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and university policies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The EHS Director provides leadership related to a broad range of environmental health and safety programs and establishes successful relationships with key business units across the enterprise.

• Advises and assists peers and senior management.
• Directs the actions and performance multiple related teams.
• Reviews and approves departmental operating expenditures.
• Develops departmental budget requests and written narratives.
• Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems, leveraging the appropriate resources from within or outside the department.
• Impacts the department results by supporting and funding of projects, services, etc.
• Persuades managers and leaders to take action to improve safety and mitigate exposure to risks.
• Represent the University during interactions with outside agencies at the local, state, and federal level.
• Critical Knowledge and Skills
• Use tact and diplomacy to handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations and respond appropriately when conflicts arise.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to concisely present complex narratives, situations, and data to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the broad field of environmental health and safety.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with institutional planning and budgeting processes.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple operations; ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

M - F; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 8 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Advanced degree in a field relevant to EHS. Management experience within a college or university EHS department. One or more professional certifications (CIH, CSP, CHP, CBSP, etc.) Active membership in one or more professional societies.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $170,000 annually

Grade: GGS 015

University title: Director II Environmental Health and Safety

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.