Assistant Director

Position Type Administrative Working Title Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety Classification Title Assistant Director College/Division Finance and Administration Department Environmental Health/Safety Office Hiring Unit Work Location Klamath Falls Appointment FTE (%) 100% Position Terms/Mo 12 month Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $60,000 - $65,000 Position Summary Department Summary Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS) provides strategic leadership over the university's business continuity, campus safety, emergency management, environmental health and safety and parking portfolio. The department collaborates with key stakeholders to build organizational and individual resilience to adverse events, business disruptions, emergencies, hazardous environmental conditions, public safety incidents and safety risks. Campus Safety leads the university's parking and public safety programs, and related services. In Klamath Falls, Campus Safety conducts preventative patrols, responds to incidents and service requests, engages in community-oriented problem-solving and enforces laws, rules and regulations. Campus Safety routinely engages all campuses in community awareness and outreach activities using crime prevention assessments, crime analysis and reporting, event tabling, group training sessions and similar functions. In conjunction with its campus and community partners, Business Continuity and Emergency Management provides plans and procedures; conducts training, drills and exercises; and offers resources to support campus-wide readiness against all-hazards and threats. Through awareness programs, consultation services, inspections, training and written guidance Environmental Health and Safety continuously shapes a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and safety. Position Summary The Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety is a key leadership position within Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS). Working under the general direction of the Executive Director - REMS, this position assists in leading and managing the university's environmental health and safety portfolio to include biological, chemical/laboratory, laser, radiological and research safety programs. The Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety collaborates with stakeholders to develop a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, resilience, risk mitigation and safety. The Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety manages assigned budgets, personnel and resources. This position is responsible for conducting strategic planning, developing programs and services, and advancing the concept of organizational resilience throughout the university. Oversees third party contracts for specialized safety services such as hazardous waste management and radiation safety. The Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety is accountable for all related programs and services across the university to include, but not limited to, the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro and Scappoose campuses. As required, the Assistant Director - Environmental Health and Safety will support regional resilience programs through consultation, on-site assessments, operational assistance and training. This position serves on the university's Radiation Safety Committee, Safety Commission and Sustainability Committee. Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in health/medical physics, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, physical sciences or related safety field. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. Two (2) years professional experience in an environmental health and safety management position. Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate, and collaborate in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. Ability and willingness to respond to incidents after hours, and work extended hours on site, under difficult and trying circumstances and willingness to maintain24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications. Ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as databases and specialized programs Preferred Qualifications Master's degree with an emphasis in health/medical physics, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, physical sciences or related safety field. Prior certification, training and/or experience in biological safety, chemical/lab safety, laser safety and/or radiation safety. Certified Safety Manager (CSM) certification preferred. Application Information Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 10/21/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant The initial review of applications will begin October 21st, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration. Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter indicating how qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Optional Documents 1. Transcripts (Unofficial) 2. License and/or certifications related to the areas of biological safety, chemical hygiene/laboratory safety, laser safety and/or radiation safety. 3. Media file to include social media links 4. Portfolio 5. Professional References List For additional information or support, please reach out to the Office of Human Resources. Background/Pre-Employment Check Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement. AA/EEO Statement Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. 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