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About the Role

Manage the EHS Department staff and student employees. Oversee the College’s radiation, laser, biosafety, chemical safety, fire safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Campus Policies, and hazardous waste disposal programs. Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, complete required periodic regulatory reports, and coordinate regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long- and short-range plans, policies, and operating procedures for the EHS department to build a proactive and collaborative culture of safety across campus.
• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate EHS department staff.
• Partner with Union Finance to manage the EHS budget and forecast annual costs for services, supplies, etc.
• Chair the Academic Affairs Safety Committee and partner with faculty, staff, and administration to evaluate and continuously improve safety initiatives.
• Collaborate and partner with Facilities Services on code compliance and occupational health & safety within the departments including both large and small projects.
• Designs and delivers EHS safety training programs for students and employees.
• Stay current on EHS trends, innovations, and higher education safety benchmarks, introducing modern practices and systems.
• Work with Human Resources to recommend preventative safety measures and controls and investigate employee injury incidents.
• Direct Union College’s compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, NYSDOH, NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control, etc.).
• Monitor changing health, safety and environmental legislation, update institutional policies and practices accordingly.
• Lead the strategy, administration, and instructional delivery of institutional compliance and safety training programs (e.g., OSHA, Radiation Safety).
• Oversee mandatory compliance reporting and serve as the primary institutional liaison during official agency inspections and audits (NYS Cooling Tower Registries, Asbestos and lead safety reporting, and other facilities related reports).
• Responsible for oversight of Union’s chemical inventory program (CEMS), safety training for authorized entry to the ISEC chemical stockroom and serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) for the College.
• Serve as the designated Biosafety Officer (BSO), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO). Maintain compliance with Union’s Radioactive Materials License conditions, and biosafety and laser safety standards, and inventory controls.
• Direct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and chemical hygiene programs in Science & Engineering research and teaching laboratories.
• Oversee environmental stewardship programs, including the Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) program and hazardous chemical/waste management.
• Direct hazmat spill response readiness, ensuring proper containment protocols, reporting, and maintenance of emergency spill equipment.
• Manage electronic and universal waste recycling programs.
• Manage fire safety and life safety inspection and training schedules across academic, administrative, and residential physical environments.
• Serve as a campus community liaison and share relevant health and safety information.
• Respond to campus EHS emergencies, serving as the technical advisor during hazardous materials incidents or severe laboratory events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field) required.
• 6+ years of directly related experience in environmental health and safety leadership, preferably in higher education.
• Safety certifications preferred such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Chemical Hygiene Officer (CCHO), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), OSHA 10 or 30 hour general industry certification.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. required.
• Thorough working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NYSDEC, NYSDOL, NYSDOH, and NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control regulations.
• Strong safety consciousness, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated capability to lead diverse teams, and ability to foster inclusive safety practices across campus.
• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of students, faculty, alumni, supervisees, and fellow staff colleagues, etc.
• Ability to respond to on-campus emergencies, inspect lab/workspace facilities, handle spill response equipment, and navigate campus buildings.

Skills

• Radiation safety
• Laser safety
• Biosafety
• Chemical safety
• Fire safety
• OSHA compliance
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Regulatory compliance
• Budget management
• Training program development
• Emergency response
• Hazardous materials management
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time-management skills
• Leadership skills
• Team leadership
• Inclusive safety practices

Location

• Schenectady, NY

Work Type

• Onsite
• Regular Full-time

Experience Level

• 6+ years of directly related experience in environmental health and safety leadership, preferably in higher education.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree (in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field)

Salary/Compensations

• $95,000 - $110,000

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
• Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

About the Company

• Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

• In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
• Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).