Assistant Director - Environment, Health and Safety

Position Title:Assistant Director - Environment, Health and Safety

Position Type:Regular

Hiring Range:

$144,500 - $ 162,575 annually ; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:Annual

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The EH&S Assistant Director plays a critical role in supporting safe and compliant campus operations. The individual will be responsible for wide spectrum of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance related program areas in support of the EHS department’s mission to:

• Provide a safe campus learning and work environment
  
  
• Ensure a process of regulatory compliance
  
  
• Minimize future potential liabilities
  
  
• Protect and enhance SCU’s reputation
  
  

DIRECT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Sr. Director of EHS, this position will manage those EHS programs that support the Campus’ facilities operations, including managing up to three direct reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that campus operations are compliant with all regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Take ownership of existing EHS programs and policies and will review, develop and improve upon these to maximize effectiveness and compliance.
  
  
• Responsible for multiple aspects of the EHS function and will partner with campus colleagues to ensure successful outcomes.
  
  
• Develop compliance tools and training programs in support of facilities operations and other campus EHS matters.
  
  
• Interface with students, faculty and staff on a daily basis.
  
  
• Serve as the primary EHS contact with numerous campus organizations including Facilities, Sustainability, Cultural Resources Management, Athletics, Student and Residence Life, Housing, IT, Projects and Planning, Campus Safety & Emergency Management.
  
  
• Serve as a contact with regulatory agencies for occupational safety, fire protection and environmental compliance .
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilities Safety Program Management. Responsible for Cal/OSHA and other EHS related programs in support of facilities operations, including but not limited to: electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space, heat illness prevention, hot work, incident investigation, powered industrial trucks, asbestos and lead management, pesticide management, training programs, water intrusion and emergency response, hazardous materials and waste, etc.
  
  
• Contractor and Construction Safety Management. Will oversee all contractor safety program areas including the contractor qualification program, capital project design reviews, regulatory permits and project documentation, site inspections, etc.
  
  
• Environmental Protection Program Management. Will oversee campus environmental program areas including permits and inspections for ground and stormwater, air, soil remediation, hazardous waste, etc.
  
  
• Fire Protection and Life Safety Program Management. Will oversee the fire protection system maintenance and inspection program.
  
  
• Theater Safety Program
  
  
• Responsible for ensuring programs and activities comply with University, State and Federal Regulations.
  
  
• Assists the Sr. Director of EHS in developing and implementing departmental strategic plan and identifying areas in need of improvement.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other professional duties required by the Sr. Director of EHS.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience required or preferred.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of local, CA state, and federal EHS regulations, including but not limited to:

• Environmental protection programs including air, stormwater, groundwater, soil contamination, pesticides, tanks, etc.
  
  
• Fire Protection programs including fire protection service, maintenance and testing requirements.
  
  
• Facilities, construction and contractor safety programs including fall protection, confined space, hot work, electrical safety, asbestos, lead, etc.
  
  
• Health and Safety Programs including confined space, fall protection, lockout/tagout, fleet safety, hearing conservation, shop safety, crane, hoist and rigging safety, etc.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative and professional relationships with a diverse range of customers consisting of faculty, staff and students while actively promoting a culture of safety.
  
  
• Ability to make sound judgements and respond to emergency situations in a calm manner.
  
  
• Ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to understand and anticipate change, address concerns and provide solutions.
  
  
• Ability to promote EHS initiatives with enthusiasm and using excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Comfortable training and making presentations to faculty, staff and students.
  
  
• Ability to self-initiate activities and work within timelines.
  
  
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
  
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  
  
• Ability to effectively influence contractors and enforce requirements associated with contractor safety programs.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort using web-based applications. Excellent data management skills.
  
  
• Experience in preparing, updating and drafting policies, procedures and guidelines and developing content for training and outreach.
  
  
• Highly collaborative and capable of influencing senior management and uniting peers and customers from all functional areas in driving EHS priorities forward.
  
  
• Shall have a valid non-commercial Driver’s License.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field such as Public Health required.
  
  

Experience:

• Seven to ten years of EHS experience required.
  
  
• Two to four years of supervisory experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.
  
  
• Asbestos Building Inspector Certification, Asbestos Management Planner
  
  
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  
  
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
  
  

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. It is the policy of SCU to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing Act requires that a “qualified” person be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  
  • Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday.
    
    
  • Ability to walk across campus, climb stairs and ladders along with access rooftops.
    
    
  • Ability to operate a vehicle including an electric cart on campus.
    
    
  • Wear required personal protective equipment including, but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
    
    
  • Comfortable entering buildings and shops where hazardous materials and equipment may be present.
    
    
  • Ability to respond after hours for emergency response situations and willingness to receive calls and emails after hours as necessary to address urgent campus matters.
    
    
  • Comfortable entering laboratories and other campus areas where chemical, biological and radiological hazards exist.
    
    
  • Periodically kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, operate foot and/or hand controls, push and pull objects that weight 40 pounds or more.
    
    
  • Frequently sit, stand and perform desk-based computer tasks.
    
    
  • Frequently use a telephone.
    
    

EEO Statement

​Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.