*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Develops, implements and maintains comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and programs to support operations within Emory University and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that EHS programs under their responsibility are in line with the department and university's vision and are integrated with, fully cooperative and in harmony with the other programs within the Environmental Health and Safety Office. Serves as a professional resource on EHS issues. Frequent interaction and information sharing with other Assistant Directors/Managers is essential. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree or higher in environmental engineering, public health, occupational health and safety or other appropriate science-related field of study (i.e. chemistry) required. 7 years experience in management of EHS professional and technical staff or equivalent. Professional Board Certification required. Examples include: CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHP (Certified Health Physicist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), BSP (Biosafety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), PE (Professional Engineer), etc. Equivalent combination of experience, education and training is accepted.
DATE CREATED/MODIFIED/REVIEWED: 01/16/08 AMM
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
This is an equal employment opportunity, and Emory is an affirmative action employer. Emory does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.
