Texas A & M University

Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent experience.
  • 16 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
  • Certification in a safety or environmental field (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist).
  • Consideration for experience equivalency with lower academic credentials.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
  • Direct safety and health programs and environmental compliance initiatives.
  • Establish agency-wide safety standards and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Advise leadership on significant risks and compliance issues.
  • Coordinate emergency medical support and business continuity planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with TEEX contributions.
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
  • 12-15 paid holidays annually.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Wellness programs and release time for employee health.
  • Access to online learning platforms for development.
  • Educational assistance and release time for continued learning.
  • Leadership development programs to enhance professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Director, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
$9,718.88 monthly

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Director, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Starting Pay: $9,718.88 per month

1 Full-Time Position

College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety, under general direction, provides agency-wide leadership and oversight for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Environmental Health and Safety Department. This position directs programs related to safety and health, environmental compliance, safety culture, emergency medical support, emergency coordination, and business continuity.

The Director leads managers and professional staff responsible for the TEEX Safety Program, Safety Committee, emergency medical support for high-risk training, and environmental compliance. The position establishes agency standards, evaluates program effectiveness, advises agency leadership regarding significant risks, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and TEEX requirements. This position reports to the Assistant Agency Director of Administrative TEEX Services.

Qualifications of the Role
  • Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Health and Safety field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Sixteen years of related Environmental Health and Safety experience to include two years of supervisory experience.
  • Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Must have a valid certification in a safety or environmental field, such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or Certified Safety and Health Official.


Equivalency: Will consider eighteen years of related experience (Listed Above) with an Associate's Degree in applicable field (Listed Above) from an accredited college or university OR twenty years of related experience (Listed Above) with a High School Diploma/GED. All experience must include two years of supervisory experience.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX
  • Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
  • 12-15 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Wellness programs and release time.
  • Access to online learning platforms.
  • Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
  • Leadership development programs


TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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