Director of Environmental Health & Safety at Georgia Southern University

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Job : 285780

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Lead, administer and manage University Environmental Health and Safety functions to maintain healthy environment for all people and areas related to Georgia Southern University. On behalf of the University, comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Develop programs and obtain resources required to execute all aspects of University's environmental responsibilities including those covering occupational health, industrial hygiene, chemical, laboratory biological, radiation safety and animal care and usage.

Develop and implement goals and objectives to maintain and enhance the Institution's current and future safety and environment.

• Monitor EHS programs for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Develop programs and obtain resources required to execute all aspects of University's environmental responsibilities including those covering occupational勒ज़ health, industrial hygiene, chemical, laboratory biological, radiation safety and animal care and usage
• Develop departmental short and long-term goals and objectives and oversee workforce management with EHS organization
• Develop benchmarking criteria and collect performance data to monitor success and risk conditions associated with environmental health and safety programs
• Develop and implement programsciens dealing with investigation and prevention of accidents ; workforce safety
• Contribute guidance and serve on various Institution committees and councils related to governance and compliance regarding environmental health and safety
• Formulate and administer EHS operating budget
• Advise Facilities organization on design, construction and maintenance of structure and infrastructure systems as they relate to environmental, health and safety compliance
• Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, researchers, staff, and students to ensure Institutional operations tilbæ conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations
• Advise University community of responsibilities with respect to health, safety and environmental issues and recommend appropriate correction actions

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

• 5 or more years of related work experience

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) and/or Professional Engineer in Georgia
• (PE).…