Environmental Health & Safety Professional

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC Career Hub

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, invites applications for an Environmental Health & Safety Professional. This role provides compliance support across academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programs on campus and satellite locations.

The EHS team focuses on fire safety, environmental permits, emergency management, DOT programs, pest/animal management, and occupational health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupational safety, environmental health, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in EHS programs with fire/safety compliance is preferred.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Fire safety management, inspections, and education across campus facilities.
• Environmental compliance program management and recordkeeping.
• Safety, DOT and health management programs, including CDL/CMV compliance.
• Emergency management duties and hazmat response readiness.
• Training development and delivery for faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Emergency management

Environmental management

Occupational safety

DOT compliance

Public health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Environmental Health & Safety Professional

COMPENSATION RANGE:73,000.00 - 73,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:Environmental Health & Safety

TARGET HIRE DATE:10/1/2026

BENEFITS:UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Professional provides compliance andsupport to academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programsfor the university campus and related satellite locations.

(EHS Department Mission: It isthe mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to supportuniversity functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment forstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professionalguidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, andlocal rules and regulations.)

• Fire Safety Compliance, Operations, and Inspections
• Environmental Compliance, Programs, and Regulatory Permits
• Emergency Management Operations and Response
• Manage and Compliance of CDL, CMV, and DOT Programs and Operations
• Oversees Pest/Animal Management Program
• Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Operations
• General Campus Safety
• Occupational Safety Programs
• Occupational Health Management Operations
• Assistant Campus Fire Marshal
• Provides Training (for Faculty, Staff & Students)

Job Duties

25% Fire Safety Management and Operations [Essential]

• Provide oversight and compliance of life safety systems including testing, inspections, programs, and recordkeeping
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting fire safety inspections, drills, and audits across campus facilities
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver fire safety education and resources
• Investigate potential fire hazards
• Complete construction building/remodel design reviews to maintain fire code
• Recommend life safety system maintenance priorities and suggest options for improved campus-wide fire safety
• Provide life safety reviews for event safety. Attend and conduct inspections of events and provide fire safety oversight at events
• Provide written or oral input on safety deficiencies and required actions
• Assistant Campus Fire Marshal

20% Environmental Compliance [Essential]

• Manage Storage Tank Compliance and Programs, Inspections, and Recordkeeping
• Manage and review Mold Management Operations
• Update and maintain the SPCC Plan and monitor inspections
• Manage Asbestos Inspections and recordkeeping
• Support Hazardous Waste Inspections and Operations
• Support Sewer and Safe Drinking Water Program and Permits
• Conduct or assist with environmental audits and plan review to validate compliance with State and Federal guidelines
• Coordinate and participate in asbestos testing
• Maintain detailed, well-organized and comprehensive records

20% Safety, DOT and Health Management [Essential]

• Develop, review, maintain, and keep excellent recordkeeping for the DOT program
• Maintain CDL and CMV compliance
• Oversee the AED, Bleed Kit, Narcan, Epi-pen program
• Manage Occupational Safety programs
• Manage Occupational Health programs
• Assist with Health incidents and investigations

15% Emergency Management [Essential]

• Develop, review, and maintain EHS emergency management program
• Maintain, analyze, and review Tornado Staging Area and Areas of Refuge programs
• Primary responder to EHS campus emergencies
• Respond and participate in hazardous materials emergency responses
• Maintain and review EHS emergency management equipment
• Act as hazardous materials incident responder
• Maintain 40-hour OSHA HazWoper certification
• Oversee the Pest and Animal response program

10% Customer Service [Essential]

• Act as campus information resource on EHS issues and responds to complaints, concerns, and inquiries about environmental health and safety matters
• Produce internal written correspondence/communication appropriate to target audiences
• Maintain good working relationships

5% Risk Management and Assessment [Essential]

• Support Risk Management and Insurance Operations including inspections and investigations
• Identify risk and hazards associated with campus activities, such as academic and maintenance work, and analyze and assist personnel in controlling hazards in order to protect human health and safety
• Conduct risk assessments

5% Training [Essential]

• Develop, coordinate and deliver training to faculty, staff and students for environmental compliance
• Maintain proficiency in topics taught through continued research and training
• Maintain applicable professional and technical certifications and attend recommended training

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupationalsafety, environmental health, public health, or a direct related field from an accredited institution. (Experience may substitute for directly related degree on a 2-year experience for 1-year of education ratio – in addition to the minimum required work experience listed below).

Preferred Education: Graduate degree in fireadministration, environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, oremergency management.

Requires a minimum of 3 year directly-related work experience in the EHS programs oractivities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) – includingoversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of thefollowing disciplines:

• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management
• Occupational Safety and/or DOT

Certification or license required

• Valid CO driver's license
• Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire
• OSHA 40-hr HazWoper certification or ability to obtain such within 6 months hire
• Oil and Public Safety Class A & B Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire

Certification/registration is desirable

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

REQUIRES

• Functional knowledge of common computer applications (Word processing, email, internet browsers, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, or similar) and database functions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The position must be physically fit with the ability to be medically approved to wear a respirator -- during work activities (Also see physical requirements related to job tasks)
• Demonstrated experience conducting training and/or in public speaking
• Strong understanding of the operation of typical environmental monitoring instrumentation and a basic knowledge of various sampling and monitoring methodologies
• Basic ability researching and interpreting applicable EHS and safety regulations
• Solid understanding of occupational health and safety operations
• Basic knowledge of applicable technical standards

This position will interact with students,faculty and staff and must display strong verbal communications skill and an amiable personality that are essential to success.

A criminal background check will be conductedfor the successful candidate. The position will be provided with access to mostareas of the university campus during and after hours. Based on the nature ofthe work and responsibilities for this position, the employee must be reliableand should not present a credible criminal or safety risk.

Benefits

• UNC’s Career Hub

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve morethan44%ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst intheirfamily to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, tolearn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment hasbeen made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.