Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Job Description The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will develop andimplement all required EH&S programs in order to ensurecompliance with EH&S regulations including, but not limited to US EPA, US OSHA, Boston Fire Department, Massachusetts Departmentof Environmental Protection (DEP), and Massachusetts WaterResources Authority. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety, the Director's responsibilities will include oversight of all programs related to Environmental Health and Occupational Safety including but not limited to fire safety, laboratory safety, OSHA compliance, chemical waste control and disposal, accident and injury investigation and reduction, safety training, and industrial hygiene. Duties : Assessment of environmental workplace conditions related tochemical exposure Employee training for environmental compliance, worker safety,and laboratory safety. Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and BiosafetyCommittees Perform annual review and updates of various health and safetypolicies. Manage OSHA Programs and compliance training Assist Physical Plant in obtaining permits and regulatoryreporting. Coordinate Industrial Hygiene equipment program Conduct/coordinate safety inspections Supervise hazardous chemical, universal, and biological wastecollection and disposal. Respond to hazardous materials emergencies. Present information on risk and compliance to Senior Staff asneeded. The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certificationto participate as part of an internal hazardous materials responseteam. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and otherpersonal protective equipment as well as move hazardous wastecontainers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools. The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/wasteindependently across campus. The ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certificationto participate as part of an internal hazardous materials responseteam. This requires the ability to wear a respirator and otherpersonal protective equipment as well as move hazardous wastecontainers up 55-gallon drums using appropriate tools. The ability to safely handle hazardous materials/wasteindependently across campus. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of experience in EH&S Preferred Qualifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Experience in biological safety management 5+ years of experience in a Higher Education EH&Sorganization Position Details: The job grade for this position is Grade 11. The expected salary for this position is between $120,000- $150,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. Webelieve that clarity about pay structures and ranges supportsequity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for allemployees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating adiverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and makecontributions to our campus community and beyond is InclusiveExcellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to InclusiveExcellence, please visit the website All applicants have the right to accessibility support andaccommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, CatlinWells, at View email address on click.appcast.io. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wentworth Institute of Technology