St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Title: Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Department: Department of Environmental Health & Safety

As part of the Public Safety Organization, the Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), reports directly to the Chief, Public Safety.The Director EH&S manages the overall EH&S program and specific EH&S projects.The EH&S program includes (5) major areas of concentration:Fire Safety, Environmental Compliance, Laboratory & Radiation Safety, OSHA regulations, and Science Supply.The EH&S program covers the four (3) New York campuses:Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan.The Director resides at the Queen campus.

General responsibilities include developing, maintaining and promoting EH&S policies and procedures.The Director ensures that College operations are in compliance with federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations and codes. The Director works with all SJU departments to promote health and safety programs and to provide targeted EH&S training, as needed. The Director identifies solutions to EH&S problems throughout the SJU community, and represents the University as necessary with EH&S regulatory agencies.The Director serves on various laboratory and safety committees.The Director approves certain research protocols.The Director administers the EH&S component of the University Emergency Response Plan. The Director maintains oversight and control of budget and staffing for EH&S operations, and performs other job related duties as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Director ensures that College operations are in compliance with federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations and codes.Maintain University EH&S Permits and Licenses.Interpret and apply Federal, State and local EH&S regulations for the University community. Analyze new EH&S regulatory programs as regards the applicability and implications for the University.
Develop and implement the appropriate EH&S standards and/or guidelines.
Develop and deliver EH&S training to the University community, as appropriate.
Lead and/or participate on various laboratory and safety committees.(Laboratory Safety Committee, Institutional BioSafety Committee, Radiation Safety Committee, X-Ray Safety Committee and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)).
Administer the University Environmental Management System.
Administer the Laboratory Chemical Inventory System.
Develop and implement the EH&S components of the University Emergency Response Plan.
Respond to any EH&S-related emergency at any campus.Responds to any health and safety complaint throughout the University.
Administer the University Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, the Hazardous Waste Plan and the Hazardous Communications Plan.
Participate in the design and construction of new projects by reviewing the related EH&S/Fire Safety issues.Oversee project implementation and construction as regards EH&S issues.
Develop and maintain the University’s EH&S Web page.
Periodically inspect all University facilities, fire protection and safety equipment.Maintain appropriate documentation.
Manage EH&S department personnel and budget.Provide overall administration and targeted assistance for the Fire Safety, Environmental Compliance, Laboratory Safety and Science Supply functions.
Maintain relationships with local, city, state and federal agencies.

Competencies:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field required; must have strong working knowledge of environmental and workplace safety regulations, laboratory safety, and hazardous waste management, and job hazard analysis.Experience with Interior Fire Alarm systems, Fire Suppression systems, Occupational Safety, Chemical Hygiene, Radiation Safety, Institutional Biosafety, Laboratory Design and Chemical Inventory systems desired.Must be highly service-oriented, organized and capable of working in a service environment handling multiple assignments.Must be computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and web-based applications.Compliance experience in an academic, medical, or industrial setting desired.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Leadership responsibilities will include management and supervision of 3-4 direct reports.This will involve training, coaching, interpersonal skills development, and conflict management.Prior supervisory experience is desired.

Work Environment:

Job operates in a University setting, particularly as regards laboratory, scientific, mechanical, and waste-collection spaces.Collegial interactions occur in laboratories, classrooms, offices, conference rooms, mechanical space, residence halls, etc. This role routinely uses standard laboratory PPE, and handheld environmental diagnostic meters. Program administration and training will require the use of office equipment such as personal computers, printers, projection screen technology, etc.

Physical Demands:

The duties of this job may occasionally require lifting up to 50 lbs., and moving laboratory supplies/equipment with appropriate carts.The employee is occasionally required to respond to emergency situations in the laboratory.Work will involve the ability walk about campus; stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

Our programs are designed to minimize and/or eliminate hazardous exposures.However, the employee may experience certain low-level hazard exposures (i.e. Noise, Fumes, Odors, Gases, Dust, Hazards) while performing work duties.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of normal work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.However, certain employee responsibilities will require occasional work in the ‘off-hours’, to include early morning, late evening and weekends.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local and will include visits to the other NY campuses. [Staten Island, Manhattan and Hauppauge]. This role includes collaboration and networking with other EH&S organizations, primarily local, New York City institutes of higher education.Some travel for training, conferences, etc. is out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience:

The employee must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, and minimum 10 years related experience in EH&S management required; must have strong working knowledge of environmental and workplace safety regulations, laboratory safety, and hazardous waste management.

Preferred Education and Experience:

The preferred employee will have a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree in a related technical field, and 10-15 years related experience in EH&S or laboratory management at a University, hospital, or industry.Experience with Interior Fire Alarm systems, Fire Suppression systems, Occupational Safety, Chemical Hygiene, Radiation Safety, Institutional Biosafety, Laboratory Design and Chemical Inventory systems desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Maintain (related) certification/license or have ability to obtain certification/license within 12 month or hire.
FDNY Laboratory Certificate of Fitness (C-14)
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) designation.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $126,800 to $136,800. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

*Important Note- St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

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