Campus EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

UMass Dartmouth; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

UMass Dartmouth seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead campus EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role oversees hazardous materials, biosafety, radiation safety, and laboratory safety while guiding staff, vendors, and training initiatives.

The position involves developing policies, coordinating inspections, and providing technical guidance to the campus community, with significant discretion in maintaining institutional compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing health and safety programs.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific standards.
• RCRA/DOT Certification or ability to acquire within 12 months.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required; travel as needed.
• Responding to emergency situations is required.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, environmental health, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements EHS policies to ensure campus compliance.
• Manages departmental budgets and resources.
• Oversees procurement processes for EHS services.
• Directs vendor services for hazardous waste disposal and equipment certification.
• Reviews chemical and gas purchase requests for compliance.
• Acts as Biosafety/ Laser/ Radiation Safety Officer as assigned.
• Leads environmental permitting and inspection activities.
• Maintains inspections, reports, and training records.
• Coordinates hazardous waste programs with vendors and campus teams.
• Provides guidance on safety programs and disciplinary procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous materials

Safety program leadership

Laboratory safety

Emergency response

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication skills

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

UMass Dartmouth seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead campus EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role oversees hazardous materials, biosafety, radiation safety, and laboratory safety while guiding staff, vendors, and training initiatives.

The position involves developing policies, coordinating inspections, and providing technical guidance to the campus community, with significant discretion in maintaining institutional compliance