Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type
Administrative

Working Title
Director - Environmental Health and Safety

Classification Title
Director

College/Division
Finance and Administration

Department
Environmental Health/Safety Office

Hiring Unit

Work Location
Klamath Falls

Appointment FTE (%)
100%

Position Terms/Mo
12 month

Full/Part time
Full Time

Annual Salary
$84,900 - $100,000; Commensurate with education, experience, & qualifications

Position Summary

Department Summary

The Department of Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS) provides strategic leadership over the university's business continuity, campus safety, emergency management, environmental health and safety, parking and radiation safety portfolio. The department collaborates with key stakeholders to build organizational and individual resilience to adverse events, business disruptions, emergencies, hazardous environmental conditions, public safety incidents and safety risks.

Campus Safety leads the university's parking and public safety programs, and related services. In Klamath Falls, Campus Safety conducts preventative patrols, responds to incidents and service requests, engages in community-oriented problem-solving and enforces laws, rules and regulations. Campus Safety routinely engages all campuses in community awareness and outreach activities using crime prevention assessments, crime analysis and reporting, event tabling, group training sessions and similar functions.

In conjunction with its campus and community partners, Business Continuity and Emergency Management provide plans and procedures; conducts training, drills and exercises; and offers resources to support campus-wide readiness against all business disruptions, hazards and threats. Through awareness programs, consultation services, inspections, training and written guidance Environmental Health and Safety as well as Radiation Safety continuously shape a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and safety.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/rems

Position Summary

The Director - Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a key leadership position within Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS). This position is responsible for managing the university's environmental health and safety portfolio ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and implementing practices to mitigate safety-related risks. The Director - EHS routinely collaborates with stakeholders to develop a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, resilience, risk mitigation and safety.

The Director - EHS manages assigned budgets, personnel, programs and resources. This position is responsible for conducting strategic planning, developing programs and services, and advancing the concept of organizational resilience throughout the university. The position is accountable for safety programs and services across the university to include the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro and Scappoose campuses. This position serves as a standing member on the university's Radiation Safety Committee and Safety Commission.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing safety-related regulatory compliance and/or safety-risk mitigation functions.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, capable of balancing competing priorities resulting in successful outcomes.
• Sound critical thinking skills, with proven ability to use data to support complex decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate and collaborate in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings.
• Ability to respond to incidents after hours and maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications.
• Capable of travelling to all university locations to address emerging issues, conduct quarterly safety audits, deliver training, meet with regional facility personnel, perform essential functions and other duties as required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet all criteria for coverage under the university's auto insurance program.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree and two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
• Supervisory experience within environmental health and safety or another safety-related role.
• Professional certification in a safety-related specialty.
• Proficiency in the use of databases and computers, including using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated and adaptable to changing institutional needs.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans.

Application Information

Recruitment Type
External

Application Screening Begins
06/04/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial review of applications will begin June 4, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (Unofficial)
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Media File
4. License/Certification

For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: [email protected]

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.