EHS Director: Safety, Compliance & Risk Leadership

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

State Pension Retirement Plan

Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, &amp

12 paid holidays

Paid personal, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the university’s environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role administers hazard materials, biological, radiation, and laboratory safety programs, supervises staff and vendors, and provides technical guidance to campus stakeholders.

The position emphasizes safety program administration, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting,

Qualifications

• Significant (5 years) experience managing health and safety programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific standards.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance, safety, and risk management programs campus-wide.
• Plan, develop, and deliver health and safety training and seminars.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting; manage budgets and procurement.
• Supervise EHS staff and student workers; liaison with vendors and external consultants.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EHS management

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the university’s environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role administers hazard materials, biological, radiation, and laboratory safety programs, supervises staff and vendors, and provides technical guidance to campus stakeholders.

The position emphasizes safety program administration, risk mitigation, and regulatory reporting,