Environmental Health & Safety Professional

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.