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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8322

Working TitleENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGER (UTRGV Employees Only)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentEnvironmental Health, Safety and Risk Management

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for the management and oversight of all phases of the Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management core programs. Ensures that Environmental Health & Safety’s philosophy and values are adhered to in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors of UTRGV .

Description of Duties

+ Manages and oversees assigned UTRGV Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management core program(s) and ensures proper compliance with all regulating agencies. Core programs include, Occupational Health and Safety, Laboratory Safety, Facilities and Fire Safety, Environmental Protection, and Risk Management.

+ Plans, develops, analyzes, implements, and interprets safety policies and procedures, and programs for the university, medical school and several on and off campus clinical facilities.

+ Responsible for the management of all assigned staff, including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations.

+ Provides expert technical assistance and direction to personnel and departments regarding attaining and maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and best management practices applicable to the specific program and to the workplace and the environment.

+ Analyzes work functions to develop environmental health, safety, and risk management policies to ensure compliance.

+ Communicates with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies concerning compliance and emerging standards.

+ Acts as a professional liaison in case of government agency inspections concerning safety and environmental issues and takes appropriate actions to correct any areas of non-compliance.

+ Plans, develops and delivers trainings in assigned areas for the campus community.

+ Maintains required documentation as per university and agency related guidelines.

+ Provides Environmental, Health and Safety support for other departments as needed.

+ Plans and responds accordingly to emergencies involving both natural and manmade disasters and recommends corrective actions as needed.

+ Provides guidance and direction to EHSRM personnel in their respective programs when necessary.

+ This position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Minimal supervision by assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision to personnel assigned to the various programs.

Required Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in applied science, engineering, environmental, or safety related field from an accredited University or

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University, with seven (7) years of the required experience.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

+ As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

+ Eligible for professional certification applicable to the core program Board certification as a CSP ; CIH , CHMM ; CHP or REM is preferred. Candidate must achieve a technical or professional certification within the following areas: CHMM , CSP , CIH , CHP , REM or equivalent within two years of hire.

Required Experience

Five (5) years professional experience working in the laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, occupational safety, facilities safety, risk management profession. Working knowledge of federal and state safety laws and the ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Proficiency required in the use of PC’s and related spreadsheet, word processing, and database software. Basic knowledge of industrial hygiene and environmental related equipment such as personal sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, anemometers, and indoor air quality analytical instruments.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Must have the ability to function with other program personnel as one cohesive unit. Travel to other UTRGV campus locations and some after hours and weekend work is required. May be on call after hours to respond to emergency situations.

Potential exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

Other

Written documentation of HepB vaccination and TB Test. Must be able to be fit tested for use of an air purifying respirator or PAPR respirator.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/11/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47434

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document