Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
Job Summary
Under direction of Associate Vice President, ISS Division, the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the University's Environmental Health and Safety programs to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant campus environment. This position implements environmental health and safety programs, conducts inspections and risk assessments, coordinates regulatory compliance activities, delivers safety training, and supports emergency preparedness initiatives across the University.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and hazardous waste regulations.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and chemical hygiene programs.
Ability to conduct workplace inspections and hazard assessments.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain regulatory records, and communicate effectively with regulatory agencies.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Certification in Applied Environmental Health and Safety.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred degree or qualifications, licenses, certifications: Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or Safety Management, with relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional).
Experience working in higher education, healthcare, research laboratories, or similar regulated environments preferred.
Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred but not required.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry.
HAZWOPER 40-Hour.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (preferred).
Essential Job Duties
Leadership and Personnel Management
Provides direct supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist.
Establishes priorities, assigns work, conducts performance evaluations, and ensures staff effectively support departmental goals and regulatory compliance.
Promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Environmental Health & Safety team.
Environmental Health & Safety Program Administration
Implements and manages university Environmental Health & Safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversees the operational execution of laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous waste management, biosafety, and environmental compliance programs.
Training And Safety Education
Coordinates and delivers environmental health and safety training programs for faculty, staff, students, and contractors.
Ensures completion of required compliance training, maintains training records, and promotes a culture of safety across the University.
Inspections, Hazard Assessments, And Risk Management
Conducts laboratory, workplace, and facility inspections; performs hazard assessments; identifies compliance deficiencies; recommends corrective actions; and monitors completion of corrective measures.
Coordinates with Facilities, Public Safety, and department leadership to mitigate identified risks.
Incident Investigation And Emergency Preparedness
Leads investigations involving workplace injuries, hazardous material incidents, laboratory accidents, and near misses.
Affords assistance with emergency preparedness planning, hazardous material response, emergency exercises, and business continuity efforts while coordinating with Public Safety and external emergency response agencies as needed.
Regulatory Compliance, Reporting, And Committee Participation
Coordinates hazardous waste management, chemical inventory systems, regulatory reporting, permit compliance, and agency inspections.
Serves as the Environmental Health & Safety representative on university safety committees, including the Institutional Biosafety Committee and Radiation Safety Committee, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance.
Posting Date
08/20/2026
Closing Date
08/20/2027
To Apply
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/37264