Director for Safety

Description

This position is an integral part of our UND campus and in providing strategic support efforts in a safety capacity! This position will perform duties associated with providing safety director functions for the planning, administration, and supervision of the Radiation and Chemical Safety, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials programs, Biological Safety, and Physical Infrastructure for the University by leading, defining, and implementing program goals, priorities and values with the ability to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, administration and supervision of Radiation (ionizing & non-ionizing) and Chemical Safety, Environmental Health, Hazardous Material, Biological Safety, Fire Safety, and Activity/Events Programs
• Assists and/or administers Asbestos, Air Quality Programs and Respirator Program
• Oversees hazardous materials handling and disposal
• Provides leadership in teaching and training services in areas of responsibility as required by regulations
• Responds to emergency needs for radiation and chemical spills and Homeland Security related issues
• Responds to routine campus inquiries and technical needs in areas of responsibility
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance for the Safety Unit, including people, data, and budgetary responsibilities and create one unit with a common mission in consultation with the AVP.
• Knowledge of project management and project leadership; including setting program goals, priorities and values.
• Provides leadership in the technical overview and self-audit services to departments on the campus for compliance with regulatory matters
• Exercise authority to shut down any unsafe activity that possess immediate danger to life and health and to
• make immediate notification of appropriate University administrative personnel
• Will interpret and analyze pertinent provisions of Federal, State, and Local laws, codes and rules; advise and educate the campus community regarding the results of those interpretations, and develop compliance strategies that balance regulatory mandates, available technology with operating budgets.
• Develop and revise safety programs in area of responsibility in response to changes in the University and state and federal regulations
• Consult with the campus community in coordinating pertinent provisions of law into existing University programs, policies, and operating procedures.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technical equipment associated with radiation and chemical safety program operations
• Ability to research new technologies and their related safety issues
• Complete all required safety and other mandatory training requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5 years directly related experience in safety, risk management, and/or hazardous materials field to include the preferred designation as Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of directly related experience in safety, risk management, and or hazardous materials field to include the preferred designation as Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant.
• Certified Safety Engineer (CSE) or qualify to take exam
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or qualify to take exam
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or qualify to take exam
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or qualify to take
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or qualify to take exam

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

Salary based upon experience; exempt; benefited; full-time position

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm with possible varying weekend and evening hours

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.