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Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety (2/2/10)
The purpose of this position is to evaluate, develop and implement environmental programs to assist the University with environmental compliance and exceptional environmental stewardship. Additionally, this position will at times act on behalf of the EHS Director and assist others in EHS with performance improvement efforts. The Associate Director will remain abreast of applicable environmental regulations and provide professional expertise in the evaluation and control of environmental issues and conditions for a large and complex 24/7 operation with facilities in several locations.
The Associate Director reports to the Environmental Health and Safety Director, and is responsible for the supervision of five classified staff members.
The University of Oregon is a comprehensive research university with over 3,800 faculty and staff members and a student enrollment that tops 20,000. Located 110 miles south of Portland, the state's major metropolitan area, 60 miles from the coast, and 70 miles from the Cascade Mountains, Eugene (population 150,000 plus) has abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and a vibrant arts community.
Duties:
- Review existing written programs, policies and practices within the Environmental Management program for the purpose of ensuring compliance and the use of best management practices in all assigned areas.
- Oversee university compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Review existing standard operating procedures, written programs and policies; determine compliance within the department, as well as general compliance across the campus; prepare and submit regulatory reports; prepare and provide training for personnel.
- Oversee compliance with water quality permits and issues; review, revise and implement best management practices; provide routine education to personnel; prepare and update required plans.
- Oversee compliance with Clean Air Act issues; work with regulatory agencies on compliance issues.
- Oversee Community Right to Know program and local jurisdiction hazardous materials permitting including supervising the collection of data and submission of required reports.
- Oversee and respond to incidents 24/7 involving hazardous materials, including response to, investigation of and regulatory reporting of incident.
- Oversee compliance with Underground Storage Tank regulations.
- Provide management oversight of the UO Asbestos program and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 5-years of environmental management experience is required. Additionally, professional certification, such as a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or Registered Environmental Health Specialist, or an advanced degree is highly desirable. Experience supervising others is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present material effectively before diverse audiences are also required.
Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits, including employer-paid health, vision and dental, employer-paid retirement, tuition benefits for employee or an eligible dependent, sick and vacation leave.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, Human Resources job application and responses to the supplemental questions listed on this announcement to:
- Mail: Human Resources, 5210 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-5210
Hand Deliver During Business Hours: Human Resources, 463 Oregon Hall, corner of 13th and Agate - Hand Deliver Evenings and Weekends: Oregon Hall Drop Box (bright yellow) located near the west entrance to Oregon Hall
- Fax: (541) 346-2548.
Supplemental Questions: To assist us in making the selection for this position, please respond to the following questions individually and completely and submit them with your application and cover letter.
- Describe the environmental compliance philosophy that you would bring to the University.
- How have your past experiences in the environment, health and safety field prepared you to be the best candidate for the University of Oregon's Environmental Health and Safety Associate Director?
- Please describe your experience leading and supervising the work of others.
This announcement is available in alternate formats upon request. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability and need accommodation with the application process, please call (541) 346-3159; if you need accommodation for the interview, please notify Human Resources if an interview is scheduled.
An Equal-Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution Committed to Cultural Diversity and Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Site Safety & Health Professional (1/4/10)
This position will require the person to relocate for a temporary assignment to Orofino, Idaho, starting January 4 and continuing on for ~6-8 weeks. The title of the position is the “site safety and health officer” and requires a minimum of three years safety work on similar projects, a 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent, and be qualified as a competent person, as needed (e.g., fall protection). The job duties are presented in the attached file.
Contact:
Mr. Dale Ermshler
Project Manager
Crane Technologies Group, Inc.
1954 Rochester Industrial Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 652-8700
(248) 388-3670 (mobile)
Dale@CraneTechnologies.com