Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President and in collaboration within the Department and colleagues across the campus, the Director of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the leadership, administration, management, and supervisory oversight of all services and functions of the Environmental Health & Safety unit within Facilities Development & Operations. The unit provides a comprehensive environmental health and safety program for the University at all of its properties, leased or owned, to guide University programs, activities, and services in a safe and effective manner for our students, faculty, and staff.
As part of this role, the Director is responsible for technical guidance, training, inspection, and risk analysis for University programs, activities, and services to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and health regulations and also serves as the primary University liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies having jurisdiction (i.e., Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, etc.,). The Director also participates with other senior managers to develop, establish, and implement Department strategic and operational plans and initiatives.
The Environmental Health & Safety unit of Facilities Development & Operations provides services to a University campus spread across five sites comprised of +170 acres, 52 buildings, and more than six million gross square feet whose programs and services are used by over 30,000 students, +2,500 faculty and staff as well as by the general public and visitors. The Environmental Health & Safety unit, when fully staffed, is comprised of 7.5 full time employees and works closely with colleagues across the campus to maintain overall safety and compliance with environmental and other governing regulations.

Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/509353/director-environmental-health-safety?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11268

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