Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Posting Details

Posting Information Posting Number PG193554EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Senior Director, Environmental Health and Safety Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Environmental Health & Safety About the Department NC State University is the largest and most diverse research institution in the state of North Carolina.

The university is comprised of 2110 acres on the Raleigh campus, plus over 100,000 acres in research and extension farms and other facilities throughout the state of North Carolina.

Its population of approximately 31,100 students and 2040 faculty include more than 2500 graduate students supported on research and teaching appointments in the 68 established research and service centers.

The 1334 acre NC State Centennial Campus complex includes a mix of wet lab and office incubator space for start-up companies as well as buildings co-inhabited by university departments and industrial tenants.

This complex and diverse environment, particularly the heavy concentration of research centers and institutes, provides a challenging and interesting work environment for health and safety professionals, while our land grant status and extensive properties provides a similarly stimulating environment for environmental professionals.

Essential Job Duties Knowledgeable of, interpret, apply and enforce rules promulgated by EPA, OSHA, NRC and other federal, state, and local agencies related to EH&S which regulate chemical, biological, and other physical hazard use.

Develop and implement specific University policies and procedures for programs, which utilize chemicals, biological agents, radioactive materials, non-ionizing radiation and produce regulated unwanted waste streams.

Work with faculty and other customers (Facilities, Housing, Athletics, etc.) to increase awareness of the department’s activities and to provide exceptional customer service in order to facilitate compliance with applicable governing rules, regulations and policies.

Advise administrators, faculty, departmental managers, and researchers regarding chemical regulations and operational safety;

and, provide supervisory training, upon request, to enhance the level of operational safety in institutional laboratories.

Working knowledge of principles of laboratory safety, occupational health and Safety, applicable building and fire codes relevant to academic research laboratories systems and laboratory ventilation requirements Familiar with financial management for long-term budget planning and management for the department’s budget.

Knowledge of rules and regulations for spending state funds and utilizing the state purchasing process.

Direct the inspection of laboratories / chemical storage areas and audit departmental operations such as facilities in order to recommend methods of ensuring safe operations.

Assure coordination of advisory meetings of the Radiation Protection Committee, Hazard Materials Committee, and Occupational Safety and Health Council involving substantial interaction with faculty.

Maintain chemical inventory records of laboratories / storage areas throughout campus for use in emergencies and laboratory safety plans for all areas with hazardous materials in process.

Knowledge of human relations and administrative principles and techniques. Ability to oversee the work of Assistant Directors and other professionals.

Requires supervisory skills. Assure that personnel are hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised to assist in emergency response and hazardous materials processing activities.

Other Responsibilities Advise local government officials and emergency personnel regarding hazardous materials. Review EHS matters with the University’s legal department as necessary to ensure compliance.

Coordinate Worker’s Compensation activity with Human Resources Division. Assure that all appropriate University radiation and environmental licenses and permits are maintained in conformance with applicable rules, regulations and requirements.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in chemical or physical sciences, or environmental health or related discipline required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in one of the environmental health and safety professions in a university (or similar) environment.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated, energetic and innovative.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to EH&S issues.
• Working knowledge of chemical laboratory operations, equipment and storage practices.
• Ability to communicate and establish a good working relationship with faculty, administration, and students of the University;

local, state and federal government officials; local media representatives; and the general public.

• Ability to think clearly and function effectively in hazardous, emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of building and fire codes applicable to academic research laboratories.
• Working knowledge of process safety protocols for the research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as CIH, CSP, or CHP strongly preferred.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire, must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 07 / 24 / 2024 Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Please include as attachments a resume and cover letter.

Position Details Position Number 00100667 Position Type SAAO Tier II Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 40 hours / week) 1.

00 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire / Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations / Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities / Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence / Terrorism / Interpersonal Emergencies Department ID 426301 - EHPS - Env Health & Safety AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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