Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety, under general direction, provides agency-wide leadership and oversight for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Environmental Health and Safety Department. This position directs programs related to safety and health, environmental compliance, safety culture, emergency medical support, emergency coordination, and business continuity. The Director leads managers and professional staff responsible for the TEEX Safety Program, Safety Committee, emergency medical support for high-risk training, and environmental compliance. The position establishes agency standards, evaluates program effectiveness, advises agency leadership regarding significant risks, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and TEEX requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Health and Safety field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sixteen years of related Environmental Health and Safety experience to include two years of supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a valid certification in a safety or environmental field, such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or Certified Safety and Health Official.
• Equivalency: Will consider eighteen years of related experience with an Associate's Degree in applicable field OR twenty years of related experience with a High School Diploma/GED. All experience must include two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides agency-wide leadership and oversight for the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
• Directs programs related to safety and health, environmental compliance, safety culture, emergency medical support, emergency coordination, and business continuity.
• Leads managers and professional staff responsible for the TEEX Safety Program, Safety Committee, emergency medical support for high-risk training, and environmental compliance.
• Establishes agency standards.
• Evaluates program effectiveness.
• Advises agency leadership regarding significant risks.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and TEEX requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• 12-15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Wellness programs and release time.
• Access to online learning platforms.
• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
• Leadership development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director