Director, Environmental Health and Safety

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety provides agency-wide leadership and strategic direction for TEEX safety, occupational health, emergency medical support, environmental compliance, emergency management, and business continuity programs. The EHS Director leads and develops managers and professional staff, establishes departmental goals and performance expectations, manages resources and budgets, and promotes a positive work environment grounded in safety, teamwork, accountability, and open communication.

This position advises agency leadership on significant risks and represents TEEX with Texas A&M University System offices, regulatory agencies, and external partners.

The EHS Director ensures that TEEX maintains effective programs for hazard identification, risk assessment, high-risk training safety, incident investigation, fire and life safety, emergency medical readiness, environmental compliance, and corrective action. The position also leads agency emergency preparedness and continuity efforts, including emergency notifications, operational coordination, exercises, and recovery planning. Working closely with TEEX divisions and departments, the EHS Director develops practical standards and solutions that protect employees, students, visitors, facilities, the environment, and the continuity of TEEX operations while supporting the agency’s mission.

This position reports to the Assistant Agency Director of Administrative TEEX Services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten 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.

Equivalency:
Will consider twelve years of related experience (Listed Above) with an Associate's Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university OR fourteen years of related experience (Listed Above) with a High School Diploma/GED. All experience must include two years of supervisory experience.

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

• 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.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience managing multiple EHS program areas and professional managers.
• Experience with high-risk training, emergency response, firefighting operations, environmental…