Senior Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership for the EHS department, ensuring a safe environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. The role oversees chemical, biological, radiation, and occupational safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree or PhD and EHS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, biology, chemistry, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• EHS certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements institution-wide EHS strategies and systems to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provides strategic leadership and governance for EHS programs and resources.
• Performs data-driven risk analyses to identify hazards and regulatory issues and develops mitigation plans.
• Guides regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous program improvement across the university.
• Oversees chemical, biological, radiological, fire safety, and hazardous materials management activities.
• Leads EHS staff, promotes a high-performing service culture, and manages budgets and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD (preferred)

EHS certifications (CSP/CIH/CHMM)

Job description

Kansas State University seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership for the EHS department, ensuring a safe environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. The role oversees chemical, biological, radiation, and occupational safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree or PhD and EHS certifications are preferred.