Associate Director, Environmental Health and Safety

Position Information

Description & Details:

Reporting to the Director of the University Police and Safety Office, this position is responsible for performing duties related to the planning, administration, and supervision of environmental health related programs for the university. Duties include managing state and federal regulatory programs associated with the unit's responsibility in these areas, teaching and training requirements, and inspection and enforcement responsibilities. Personnel directly reporting to the position are the Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Materials Inspection Technician, and the Environmental Health Technician. As a team, this group responds to chemical, biological, and radiological related incidents on campus utilizing the Incident Command System and the National Incident Management System practices.

This position has specific management responsibilities for environmental health and safety programs including chemical, biological, and radiation safety; hazardous waste disposal for a large quantity generator system; indoor air quality; asbestos programs; as well as storm water program oversight.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related physical science
• Knowledge and experience with chemical safety, radiological safety, environmental health programs, and hazardous material handling
• Laboratory experience
• Ability to demonstrate to the satisfaction of NDSU, a working knowledge of all the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate organization skills and manage crisis situations while providing guidance
• Must possess a valid driver's license

As part of the post offer/pre-hire, the applicant must be able to successfully pass to the satisfaction of NDSU a comprehensive background check to include a fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Chemistry or related physical science
• Experience in a variety of laboratory settings
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated management experience
• Prior recognition as a radiation safety officer

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .