Position Title: Assistant Director Environmental Health and Safety Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Construction General Permit (CGP) Site Inspector, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Advanced degree in related field. Experience supervising others. Experience working in a higher learning and/or research facility. Job Description: Summary Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety. EH&S is an employing unit which reports to the Office of University Counsel at Iowa State University (ISU). EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury, protects the environment, and connects the university to the message of safety and preparedness. EH&S delivers effective education, fosters beneficial partnerships, maintains technical expertise, and provides exemplary service.
Responsibilities of this position include leadership for environmental compliance programs impacting Iowa State University. Programs include federally mandated Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and various related programs including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Campus Title V permit and Non-Domestic Waste Water (NDW2) programs. These responsibilities will include supervision of four staff conducting environmental sampling, campus inspections, and inventorying materials and equipment as required by the university's multiple permits; assist sustainability efforts related to hazardous waste minimization and recycling.
This is a "hands-on" managerial position that will work with staff to collect unwanted materials including chemical, radiological, biological, and other special waste streams and transport to the ISU-Regulated Materials Facility (ISU-RMF); operate a pathological waste incinerator; provide training on environmental topics to university personnel; and lead in the overall operation of the RCRA, UST, AST, and other regulatory programs. This position will also provide regulatory compliance assistance for all University labs and facilities; interact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; and provide technical expertise during hazardous material emergencies. Duties of this position require the ability to lift 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, have sufficient manual dexterity to handle chemical containers and work with tools; and wear a respirator.
Example of Duties Oversee campus chemical waste program including the safe treatment, processing, and disposal of hazardous wastes; redistribution of usable materials; and permit-required inspections. Apply knowledge of agriculture, chemistry, meteorology, and engineering principles to identify potential pollutants from entering air, water, and soil. Coordinate the operations of a pathological incinerator which may include direct certification and operation of the campus unit. Author and maintain written compliance manuals, guidelines, and we-based resources Assist in identifying environmental threats. Report on compliance data gathered and maintain databases. Respond to university emergencies as needed
Level Guidelines Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports Focus on ISU's mission and meeting department or work unit goals Supervises a small department or work team Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS811 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free: . Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date: May 15, 2024 Posting Close Date: May 28, 2024 Job Requisition Number: R14673
