Campus Safety & EHS Leader

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan (WRS)

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the People & Building Safety efforts. The role develops, administers, and implements comprehensive programs to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and manage hazardous materials across diverse campus environments.

The manager oversees safety training, committees, and incident reviews while collaborating with Facilities, Housing, Athletics, academic units, unions, and other partners to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in health and safety organizationExperience.
• Minimum of three (3) years in leadership/management within a safety-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to train and present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders to advance workplace safety and compliance.
• Valid driver's license that meets UW Risk Management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and creates health and safety policies.
• Respond to requests for in-field assessment of work practices and environments; develop technically viable occupational safe work methods per the hierarchy of hazard control.
• May supervise the daily operations of unit staff and provide direction and expectations for workflows.
• Oversees unit consultations to customers and serves as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement OSHA compliant education modules with campus partners.
• Provide guidance through active participation in campus safety committees engaged in occupational safety change management, design, development, and implementation.
• Guides the development and implementation of a health and safety program that aligns with strategic goals.
• Identifies operational and safety issues.

Skills

Health and safety leadership

Team supervision

Effective communication

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Stakeholder collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Safety training programs

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the People & Building Safety efforts. The role develops, administers, and implements comprehensive programs to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and manage hazardous materials across diverse campus environments.

The manager oversees safety training, committees, and incident reviews while collaborating with Facilities, Housing, Athletics, academic units, unions, and other partners to drive