Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University seeks a dedicated safety professional to coordinate health and safety programs across campus and the Aviation program. You will lead incident investigations, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with FAA Part 141 and EPA requirements while delivering training and safety communications.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in EH&S or related field, strong SMS knowledge, and proven leadership with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a safety-related field
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Experience with hazard identification and incident investigations
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage safety programs for ERM and Aviation, including training and inspections
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis with corrective actions
• Conduct campus and aviation safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide safety training for students, staff, and instructors; maintain safety boards and newsletters
• Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and EPA compliance activities
• Support Laboratory Safety and Aviation Safety Committees with data-driven insights

Skills

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Environmental Health and Safety, Aviation Safety, Aerospace Science, or related field

CFI/CFII designation

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Associate/Certified Safety Professional (A/CSP)

Part 141/Part 135 safety experience

Job description

Position Summary

Coordinates functions of the SUU health and safety programs for both the Office of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and the School of Aviation. Activities include safety promotion and training, safety inspections and hazard identification, accident investigation and root-cause analysis, and hazardous waste and materials management.

Essential Functions

• Manage the digital safety reporting system; analyze trends from reports to identify emerging risks.
• Lead initial incident report investigations, conduct root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform regular safety inspections of campus facilities and laboratories Audit Aviation Program operating procedures of the flight line, maintenance hangars, and aircraft (fixed and rotary) to ensure compliance with FAA Part 141 and university standards
• In Aviation, conduct safety training and workshops for students and flight instructors; maintain safety bulletin boards and digital newsletters. For Campus, provide training to ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct regular equipment inspections to ensure compliance with life safety hazards and make recommendations for replacements as appropriate.
• Coordinate the campus hazardous waste disposal program
• Support campus departments with EPA requirements.
• Serve as a core member of the Laboratory Safety Committee and Aviation Safety Committee, providing data-driven insights for policy changes
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• General knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Experience in hazard identification and/or incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, strong human relations abilities, and excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Aviation Safety, Aerospace Science, or a related technical field
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) designation or AMT experience or certifications.
• Prior experience in a Part 141 or Part 135 safety-related role
• Formal training in Aviation accident investigation (e.g., NTSB or SCSI)
• Ability to interpret technical maintenance manuals for both airplanes and helicopters
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
• Associate/Certified Safety Professional (A/CSP) designation

Supplemental Information

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.