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Department Env Health & Safety (QRS)

Position Title Administrator 1-Univ Risk Ofc

Job Title Executive Director: Environmental Health and Safety

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is seeking an Executive Director. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration ( SAVPA ), the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety effectively provides leadership, development, and oversees the administration of the Environmental Health and Safety Department and continuously improves practices, programs, policies, and procedures to meet changing regulatory demands that govern safety and health requirements and compliance responsibilities of the University. This position provides strategic leadership of Environmental Health & Safety in accordance with the strategic plan and mission of the University. To meet this responsibility, the incumbent is required to maintain effective and consistent coordination with university administrators; the Division of Research and Innovation; Office, the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance; the Office of General Counsel; and deans and directors across all OSU locations.

In addition, the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for the operational management of the Environmental Health & Safety functional groups, which consist of Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste, Biological Safety, Radiation Safety, Chemical Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Resource Protection, and Fire and Life Safety. Environmental Health & Safety provides leadership for the University and is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive environmental health and safety programs for the University. The incumbent will perform all duties inherent to the managerial role, including, but not limited to, leading and participating in hiring, training, evaluations, and discipline of EHS staff in accordance with OSU policies. The Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety is further responsible for addressing key program issues and risks and developing appropriate strategic plans, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with University policies and legislative and regulatory compliance.

The Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety has considerable latitude in judgment on decisions relating to university standards, policies, procedures, environmental health and safety programs related to university-wide business and programs to satisfy university needs under the general guidance of applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. This position will effectively and collaboratively recommend environmental health and safety best practices to university stakeholders to help minimize university risk and exposure. The Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety contributes to the decisions that have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of the division and the overall strategy of the University.

This position maintains a key role in the adherence to, and success of the OSU Strategic Plan. The incumbent is responsible for the strategic, transformational and tactical leadership to the OSU community to ensure the University’s safety program is incorporated into the development, operation, and success of the University. The incumbent must demonstrate a commitment to safety, fiscal responsibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, effective complex problem-solving and critical thinking to ensure academic, research, and administrative programs are supported.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50%– Leadership and Program Direction: Provide strategic and tactical leadership of comprehensive university-wide Environmental Health and Safety programs including Radiation Safety, Biological Safety, Hazardous Waste, Occupational Safety, Laboratory Safety/Chemical Hygiene, Occupational Safety, and Fire and Life Safety programs. Establish policies and procedures, training, and initiatives necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and the general public. Adhere to established legal requirements, industry standards, policies, and nationally recognized good practices. Manage and monitor compliance with these policies and other state and federal regulations in order to meet environmental, health and safety responsibilities of the mission of Oregon State University.

Provide leadership and professional advice to the campus community on matters that relate to safety, health and reduction of risk for areas including lab safety, hazardous waste, chemical safety, biosafety, building code compliance and emergency response. Administer and oversee OSU EHS programs on behalf of research, academic and construction interests. Escalate, respond to and investigate high risk issues, as needed.

Maintain and expand good working relationships with university leadership, internal stakeholders, and State and City officials.

30%– Administrative: Ensure EHS goals and responsibilities are supported and followed by managers, supervisors and employees of Environmental Health and Safety. Fulfill all training requirements for this position on an annual basis. Specific tasks to these administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to: review and preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, Lab Safety Program materials, Departmental Emergency Operations Plan, Construction Standards, review of contracts regarding environmental matters, oversee and approve training materials and other associated documents associated with the management of safety and preparedness at OSU . Participate in collaborative meetings such as project coordination, risk assessments, campus operations, and OSU Safety Committees. Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as they relate to employee evaluations, records and retentions, documents required for regulatory agencies and employee relations. Manage in a fiscally responsible manner, the EHS departmental budget, in conjunction with the overall guidance of Senior Associate Vice President for Administration. Create and foster a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all staff, students, and campus community members.

15%– Administration Coordination: Serve as member of the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration ( SAVPA ) leadership team. Regularly schedule and meet with Deputy Chief Executive of Compliance and Ethics, AVP of Research Integrity, Deans, Department Heads, and principal investigators to ensure targeted efforts of the comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety programs are being followed. Seek out collaborative methods to increase efficiency and proper administration of programs. Regularly visit project sites and research areas to assess and monitor alignment with safety standards and regulations.

Incorporate and demonstrate adherence to solution seeking via standardized risk management techniques, incorporating risk assessments, risk registers and ensuing placement of risk controls to lessen or eliminate risks associated with the OSU education, research and service activities and the scope of EHS responsibilities.

5%– Other Duties as assigned and special projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Vice President for Administration.

What You Will Need

+ Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Occupational Health, Environmental Safety and Health, or other relevant field to the position.

+ Eight (8) years of experience developing, implementing, leading and measuring the success of major programs in the field of Environmental Health and Safety.

+ Eight (8) years of experience managing professional/technical and administrative staff including advanced skills in comprehensive personnel administration

+ Advanced experience providing leadership to, and collaboration with, diverse constituencies and partners.

+ Comprehensive and advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant technical requirements, logistics, materials, operations, policies, rules, regulations and compliance regulators in health and safety, environmental protection, and environmental health disciplines.

+ Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including risk report and mitigation communication and presentations to leadership.

+ Demonstrated abilities in fiscal/budget management, operational management

+ Demonstrated capabilities in strategic planning, risk assessment and mitigation, process improvement, program design and development.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

An equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to the OSU educational mission. Therefore, Environmental Health and Safety is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion and diversity, including our capacity for ensuring the safety of all OSU personnel and students of all backgrounds. The incumbent must therefore demonstrate a commitment and ability to promote and enhance diversity, and an ongoing development of multicultural competence in working with a diverse OSU community of staff and students.

What We Would Like You to Have

+ Experience working in higher education

+ Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a discipline/area relevant to EH&S

+ Ten+ (10+) years of experience in managing one or more significant environmental health and safety functional units

+ Professional Certifications in one or more of the EH&S disciplines ( CIH , CSP , CBSP , CHP , CHMM )

+ Managerial degree or certificate

+ Experience in a union environment

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

+ Typical schedule is M-F 8am – 5pm; with some after-hours work during inclement weather, emergencies, or other University work curtailments or closures.

+ This position supports essential functions of Environmental Health & Safety and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures as needed.

+ Work environment is varied and includes, but is not limited to shop, agricultural, field, office, animal facilities, industrial sites, laboratories, hazardous material storage facilities, or fresh water/marine settings.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $125,000-$157,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/53196

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09090UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 08/11/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 05/28/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Tracy Elmshaeuser

[email protected]

(541) 737-7742

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/168414

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.