Environmental Health & Safety Professional

University of Northern Colorado

  • Greeley, CO
  • 23 days ago

    Highlights

    Requires a minimum of 3 year directly-related work experience in the EHS programs or activities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) - including oversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Emergency Management. (EHS Department Mission: It is the mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to support university functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professional guidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreeley, CO

    Description

    To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/11/2026.

    Position Summary:

    The Environmental Health and Safety Professional provides compliance and support to academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programs for the university campus and related satellite locations.

    (EHS Department Mission: It is the mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to support university functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professional guidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.)

    Manage programs and coordinate or execute functions in support of the following program areas:

    Fire Safety Compliance, Operations, and Inspections

    Environmental Compliance, Programs, and Regulatory Permits

    Emergency Management Operations and Response

    Manage and Compliance of CDL, CMV, and DOT Programs and Operations

    Oversees Pest/Animal Management Program

    Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Operations

    General Campus Safety

    Occupational Safety Programs

    Occupational Health Management Operations

    Assistant Campus Fire Marshal

    Provides Training (for Faculty, Staff & Students)

    Job Duties:

    25% Fire Safety Management and Operations [Essential]

    Provide oversight and compliance of life safety systems including testing, inspections, programs, and recordkeeping

    Responsible for coordinating and conducting fire safety inspections, drills, and audits across campus facilities

    Develop, coordinate, and deliver fire safety education and resources

    Investigate potential fire hazards

    Complete construction building/remodel design reviews to maintain fire code

    Recommend life safety system maintenance priorities and suggest options for improved campus-wide fire safety

    Provide life safety reviews for event safety. Attend and conduct inspections of events and provide fire safety oversight at events

    Provide written or oral input on safety deficiencies and required actions

    Assistant Campus Fire Marshal

    20% Environmental Compliance [Essential]

    Manage Storage Tank Compliance and Programs, Inspections, and Recordkeeping

    Manage and review Mold Management Operations

    Update and maintain the SPCC Plan and monitor inspections

    Manage Asbestos Inspections and recordkeeping

    Support Hazardous Waste Inspections and Operations

    Support Sewer and Safe Drinking Water Program and Permits

    Conduct or assist with environmental audits and plan review to validate compliance with State and Federal guidelines

    Coordinate and participate in asbestos testing

    Maintain detailed, well-organized and comprehensive records

    20% Safety, DOT and Health Management [Essential]

    Develop, review, maintain, and keep excellent recordkeeping for the DOT program

    Maintain CDL and CMV compliance

    Oversee the AED, Bleed Kit, Narcan, Epi-pen program

    Manage Occupational Safety programs

    Manage Occupational Health programs

    Assist with Health incidents and investigations

    15% Emergency Management [Essential]

    Develop, review, and maintain EHS emergency management program

    Maintain, analyze, and review Tornado Staging Area and Areas of Refuge programs

    Primary responder to EHS campus emergencies

    Respond and participate in hazardous materials emergency responses

    Maintain and review EHS emergency management equipment

    Act as hazardous materials incident responder

    Maintain 40-hour OSHA HazWoper certification

    Oversee the Pest and Animal response program

    10% Customer Service [Essential]

    Act as campus information resource on EHS issues and responds to complaints, concerns, and inquiries about environmental health and safety matters

    Produce internal written correspondence/communication appropriate to target audiences

    Maintain good working relationships

    5% Risk Management and Assessment [Essential]

    Support Risk Management and Insurance Operations including inspections and investigations

    Identify risk and hazards associated with campus activities, such as academic and maintenance work, and analyze and assist personnel in controlling hazards in order to protect human health and safety

    Conduct risk assessments

    5% Training [Essential]

    Develop, coordinate and deliver training to faculty, staff and students for environmental compliance

    Maintain proficiency in topics taught through continued research and training

    Maintain applicable professional and technical certifications and attend recommended training

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Requires a bachelor's degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupational safety, environmental health, public health, or a direct related field from an accredited institution. (Experience may substitute for directly related degree on a 2-year experience for 1-year of education ratio - in addition to the minimum required work experience listed below).

    Preferred Education: Graduate degree in fire administration, environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, or emergency management.

    Requires a minimum of 3 year directly-related work experience in the EHS programs or activities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) - including oversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

    Emergency Management

    Environmental Management

    Occupational Safety and/or DOT

    Certification or license required:

    Valid CO driver''s license

    Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire

    OSHA 40-hr HazWoper certification or ability to obtain such within 6 months hire

    Oil and Public Safety Class A & B Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire

    Certification/registration is desirable in one or more of the following disciplines, but not required:

    Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

    Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

    Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

    REQUIRES:

    Functional knowledge of common computer applications (Word processing, email, internet browsers, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, or similar) and database functions

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

    The position must be physically fit with the ability to be medically approved to wear a respirator -- during work activities (Also see physical requirements related to job tasks)

    Demonstrated experience conducting training and/or in public speaking

    Strong understanding of the operation of typical environmental monitoring instrumentation and a basic knowledge of various sampling and monitoring methodologies

    Basic ability researching and interpreting applicable EHS and safety regulations

    Solid understanding of occupational health and safety operations

    Basic knowledge of applicable technical standards

    This position will interact with students, faculty and staff and must display strong verbal communications skill and an amiable personality that are essential to success.

    A criminal background check will be conducted for the successful candidate. The position will be provided with access to most areas of the university campus during and after hours. Based on the nature of the work and responsibilities for this position, the employee must be reliable and should not present a credible criminal or safety risk.

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