Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

Direct all administrative and operational activities of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety.

Essential Functions

• Initiate policy; develop, implement and direct a comprehensive environmental health & safety operations program for the University of Cincinnati.
• Advise the university administration on matters of potential liability and act as liaison with outside government agencies.
• Inspect property for potential safety hazards and recommend improvements; supervise the investigation of accidents to determine cause, recommend corrective action, and coordinate university’s response to external regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance of institutional operations with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Keep abreast of federal and state of Ohio laws and statues governing compliance.
• Manage financial planning operations to ensure a stable and balanced financial performance.
• Monitor and evaluate health & safety programs for cost-effectiveness.
• Train and instruct support staff on methods and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations and their impact on the current and future facility.
• Prepare necessary statistics and reports.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
  
  

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree must be in technical science, engineering, or related science field

Required Trainings/Certifications

Professional certification in one or more Environmental Health & Safety fields.

Required Experience

Seven (7) years of work experience in safety program including building and safety codes.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Master’s Degree in technical science, engineering, or related science field.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
• Crawling - Seldom
• Shoveling - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Oils: There is air or skin exposure to POLS (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) or other cutting fluids.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Close Quarters: Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
  
  

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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