Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $84,200 - Midpoint: $113,700 (Salaried E13)
Department/Organization: 500201 - Environmental Health & Safety
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: This is a department only search. You must be a current UA employee working in the Environmental Health and Safety Department to be considered.
Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety assists in the development, implementation, management, and assessment of strategies, policies and programs related to environmental health and safety.
Additional Department Summary: Assists in the planning, development, implementation, management, refinement, and evaluation of comprehensive fire safety, life safety, occupational safety, and environmental health and safety programs. Directs hazard evaluations, compliance reviews, and needs assessments related to fire safety, life safety, general safety, and safety-related equipment, including, but not limited to, testing, repair, replacement, troubleshooting, installation, and infrastructure. Interacts with all levels of the University community, including faculty, staff, students, and guests. Discusses a variety of safety concerns applicable to academic and support offices, residence halls, and Greek housing. Addresses training needs through multiple formats, such as online or instructor-led instruction, related to fire, life and general safety.
Must have the ability to respond to campus in times of emergency response, work outside of standard business hours as required, and maintain communication accessibility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of environmental, health and/or safety experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of environmental, health and/or safety experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge: Broad understanding and general knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing environmental health and safety. Expert-level knowledge in at least one of the following disciplines: fire safety, occupational safety, general safety, or life safety. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, or other applicable standards. Knowledge of emergency and hazard response procedures.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), fire safety, general safety, or life safety. Advanced level training or certification. Experience managing an EHS team. Experience developing, implementing, and improving systems and processes that have enhanced safety and demonstrated compliance. Experience with managing web-based systems to support EHS and compliance programs.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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