EHS Manager

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Health & Safety professional to lead campus EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote best practices across departments.

The role involves policy development, incident investigation, training coordination, and supervision of EHS staff. A strong background in industrial hygiene and hazardous materials handling is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 7+ years related work experience or a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience.
• Preferred degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervision or management experience.
• Health & Safety experience in academic, medical, or industrial settings desired.
• CPR with First Aid and AED; ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, implementation, and maintenance of campus EHS programs.
• Monitor changes in state and Federal laws; draft revisions and new policies.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; determine root causes and preventive measures.
• Promote safety awareness and improve safety performance.
• Ensure inspections are conducted and issues addressed timely.
• Perform routine job hazard assessments and ensure safe practices.
• Assist with investigation of safety concerns and industrial hygiene issues.
• Coordinate health and safety training programs.
• Maintain records and prepare information for various audiences.
• Supervise Health and Safety staff; lead committees and employee onboarding.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazard assessment

Industrial hygiene

Safety program mgmt

Policy development

Staff supervision

CPR/First Aid AED

Education

Master’s degree in safety/engineering/science

Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering/science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of campus EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and Federal regulations.


• Monitor changes in state and Federal laws and rules that affect the operation of the University, review University health and safety policies and procedures, and draft revisions and new policies or procedures as required.


• Investigate accidents and incidents resulting in injury to determine root causes and establishes measures to prevent injury recurrence.


• Promote safety awareness and improve safety performance.


• Ensure regulatory required inspections are conducted and identified issues are addressed in a timely manner.


• Perform routine job hazard assessments to ensure safety practices are being followed.


• Assists with investigation of safety concerns, hazardous conditions and industrial hygiene issues reported by employees, students, etc., and University departments.


• Determine the appropriate follow up actions to include hazard mitigation, performing industrial hygiene sampling, analyzing related facts, and making recommendations to management.


• Manage and track chemical use, chemical inventory and ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are properly maintained and readily available to employees.


• Manage University-wide programs to ensure standardization of procedures for radiation safety, biological safety, laboratory safety, hazardous materials and the handling, storage, and disposal of regulated waste.


• Coordinate University activities with professional outside consultants and contractors in the areas of hazardous waste disposal, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene assessments.


• Manage, facilitate, and coordinate health and safety training programs to promote safe practices.


• Participate in employee onboarding to include overview of procedures and policies.


• Maintain detailed records associated with the specific duties within the safety program.


• Stay current on new ideas and techniques in the health & safety field through such means as reading governmental and professional publications, attending seminars, and discussing related issues with other safety professionals.


• Participate in various safety committees including the Laboratory Safety Committee to provide guidance and coaching.


• Determine whether health & safety needs are met (e.g., training, personal protective equipment, and corrective measures including non-mandated items identified in safety inspections).


• Assist with incorporating workplace safety requirements and responsibilities into each appropriate job description and ensure that workplace safety expectations are communicated to each student and employee.


• Ensure that periodic safety self-audits of work areas and/or facilities are conducted.


• Perform other duties as requested.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Thorough knowledge of environmental and workplace safety regulations such as OSHA and EPA, laboratory safety and hazardous waste management; ability to research and interpret rules and regulations; ability to establish policies and procedures for campus departments.

Through knowledge of toxicology, chemistry, and hazardous materials characteristics including handling, proper personal protective equipment, safety precautions, and emergency response procedures.

Strong communication/interpersonal skills and a sensitivity to effectively interact with a highly diverse campus community.

Skilled in fostering effective working relationships with representatives of the community, governmental agencies, business representatives and other agencies.

Proven ability to demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and emotional maturity.

Must be comfortable to prepare and present information to a variety of audience sizes.

Good planning and organization skills.

Ability to assess and identify hazardous conditions to determine an appropriate course of action.

Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem identification and resolution skills.

Proficiency with computer software including MS Office Suite.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leadership and management of Health and Safety staff members.

Experience / Education

• Master’s degree and seven years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience.


• Preferred degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of three years of experience directly supervising or managing personnel.


• Health & Safety experience in an academic, medical, or industrial setting desired.


• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be substituted upon hiring manager’s approval.


• Adult CPR with First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED), or the ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.


• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and driving record must follow University policy.


• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 6-7 hours a day


• Standing: 1-2 hours a day


• Walking: 1-2 hours a day


• Lifting: Occasionally


• Carrying: Rarely


• Pushing: Rarely


• Bending: Frequently


• Squatting: Rarely


• Kneeling: Rarely


• Climbing: Rarely


• Reaching: Occasionally


• Grasping: Frequently


• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously


• Driving: Rarely

Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.