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Posted: 23-Mar-24
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 38581
Requisition: 202400020ES
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Executive/Administrative
Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative
Department: Environmental Health and Safety
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field required. Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or related field preferred. Five years of experience related to Environmental, Health and Safety with a minimum of three years management experience required. Higher Education Experience Preferred. Certification in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Serves the University as the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), provides guidance and recommendations regarding all areas of EH&S to the institution. Develops and executes all programs, processes and initiatives related to EH&S. Ensures that SHUS is in regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, TSUS and institutional laws and regulations. This position will work with a variety of University stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain appropriate policies and practices related to environmental, health, occupational safety, biosafety, radiation safety, laboratory compliance, hazardous waste. Will monitor budget and management staff.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Develops and maintains safe practices and policies, reporting systems and innovative position specific training programs. Develops and maintains programs that support and monitor health and safety, including hazard communication, incident, injury and illness Prevention, Chemical Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene, and Blood borne Pathogens. Directs the establishment and maintenance of regulatory standards and inspections for laboratories, hazardous waste disposal, environmental protection, etc. Files and oversees required Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas Tier Two, Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) other designated agency reports. Maintains current knowledge of developments in environmental and safety fields, and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Ensures compliance with all Environmental, Health and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels by developing new, or enhancing existing, policies and programs. Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which SHSU efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated. Identifies opportunities for improvement. Reviews and approves purchases, oversees contract execution and fulfillment, of chemicals, biologicals, controlled substances, possible radioactive substances, radiation producing equipment and lasers. Provides assistance and recommendations regarding environmental, health and occupational safety matters to SHSU departments and makes recommendations on policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations through appropriate administrative channels. Projects a positive image of the organization to the University community. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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