Director of Environmental Health and Safety

The Oregon Institute of Technology is seeking a Director of Environmental Health and Safety to oversee compliance and risk mitigation related to environmental health and safety. This leadership role involves managing budgets, personnel, and safety programs across multiple campuses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience in safety management, and strong communication skills. The position is based in Klamath Falls, OR, and requires after-hours availability.
Department: Environmental Health/Safety Office

Work Location: Klamath Falls

Position Summary:
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a key leadership position within Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS). This position is responsible for managing the university's environmental health and safety portfolio ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and implementing practices to mitigate safety-related risks. The Director - EHS routinely collaborates with stakeholders to develop a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, resilience, risk mitigation and safety.

The Director - EHS manages assigned budgets, personnel, programs and resources. This position is responsible for conducting strategic planning, developing programs and services, and advancing the concept of organizational resilience throughout the university. The position is accountable for safety programs and services across the university to include the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro and Scappoose campuses. This position serves as a standing member on the university's Radiation Safety Committee and Safety Commission.

Additional Requirement:
• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing safety-related regulatory compliance and/or safety-risk mitigation functions.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, capable of balancing competing priorities resulting in successful outcomes.
• Sound critical thinking skills, with proven ability to use data to support complex decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• 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 maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications.

Preferred Requirements:
• A Master's degree and two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
• Supervisory experience within a environmental health and safety field.
• Professional certification in a safety-related specialty.
• Proficiency in the use of databases and computers, including using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, be self motivated and adaptable to changing institutional needs.
• Ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans.

Application Screening Begins: 03/24/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant:
The initial review of applications will take place on March 24, 2025. 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.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• License/Certification - this includes certification and training records related to professional work within the risk management and/or safety management fields.
Optional Documents
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• Media File
• Portfolio
• Professional References List
• Other Document
For additional information or support, please reach out to oithr@oit.edu

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. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.