Director, Environmental Health and Safety [AA-14232] Job at Shirley Parsons, Raleigh, NC

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  • Shirley Parsons
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Our client, North Carolina State University is currently seeking a Director, Environmental Health and Safety to lead the EHS function based in Raleigh, NC.

Job Description

NC State University is the largest and most diverse research institution in the state of North Carolina. The university is comprised of 2110 acres on the Raleigh campus, plus over 100,000 acres in research and extension farms and other facilities throughout the state of North Carolina. Its population of approximately 31,100 students and 2040 faculty include more than 2500graduate students supported on research and teaching appointments in the68 established research and service centers.

  • The Director, Environmental Health and Safety will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of environmental health and safety policies and procedures at North Carolina State University
  • This individual will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Develop and implement environmental health and safety policies and procedures
  • Conduct regular inspections of laboratories and other facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students on environmental health and safety practices
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure safe working conditions
  • Stay up-to-date with changing regulations and laws related to environmental health and safety

Preferred Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in one of the environmental health and safety professions in a university (or similar) environment is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to EH&S issues.
  • Working knowledge of chemical laboratory operations, equipment and storage practices.
  • Ability to communicate and establish a good working relationship with faculty, administration, and students of the University; local, state and federal government officials; local media representatives; and the general public.
  • Ability to think clearly and function effectively in hazardous, emergency situations.
  • Working knowledge of building and fire codes applicable to academic research laboratories.
  • Working knowledge of process safety protocols for the research environment.
  • Master’s degree in chemical or physical sciences, or environmental health or related discipline is required; or a relevant undergraduate degree and at least two years of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
  • Professional certification such as CIH, CSP, or CHP strongly preferred.

Application materials should include:

  • A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
  • A current résumé/curriculum vitae

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