Assistant Director Of Environmental Health And Safety

Position Title Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 099641 Department Envronmntl Hlth, Sfty & Emer Mgmt

• 430400 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• At least 3 to 5 years of related experience.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

License/Certification Required Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.

• Applicable professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management is to promote healthy, safe, and resilient campus operations to protect the campus community and environment in support of the University's core mission. The department is committed to creating a safe campus environment through the implementation of comprehensive and professional safety and emergency management programs.

This position assists the Director with daily oversight and management of the Environmental Health and Safety Division. This position directly supervises and leads a team of safety professionals under the assigned division. The incumbent will also be responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing health and safety policies and programs, and assist with future program development.

The Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for assisting in the management of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) division. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned division.

• Provide guidance and direction to professional staff involved in service delivery under the EHS division.

• Direct the review of applicable projects and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Participate in the strategic planning for assigned program areas and assist the Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan.

• Establish performance goals and measures to evaluate the success of assigned areas of responsibility.

• Develop and implement applicable policies and procedures.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations as related to program areas of responsibility.

• Serve as an EHS representative and subject matter expert on a variety of committees as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 100% Work Schedule/Hours Mon-Fri, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Suggested Salary Range $83,200-85,000 Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within the university office area. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 05/01/2024 Closing Date 05/22/2024 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 05/23/2024 Proposed Date of Hire Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach with your application:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• 3 professional references with contact information

Search Chair Name Jason Marshburn Search Chair Email marshburnjs@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/45813 Posting Number 201501425P