Director, Environmental Health and Radiation Safety

Position Title:

Director Environmental Health and Radiation Safety

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Director of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) is
responsible for leading a comprehensive University-wide program to ensure
compliance with federal state and local environmental health and safety
regulations including those issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA).
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Sustainable Infrastructure and
advising both the AVP and the Vice President for Administration and Operations
the Director provides strategic guidance on EHRS compliance matters. This role
oversees EHRS operations across all three University campuses Hawk Hill
University City and Lancaster and manages departmental staff services and
programs.
The Director serves as a key advisor to campus leadership supporting both
short- and long-term EHRS planning and initiatives. They work collaboratively
across all levels of the institution to develop and implement policies and
procedures that promote a safe and healthy campus environment mitigate risk
and align with the Universitys mission.
A successful candidate will bring deep subject-matter expertise leadership in
regulatory compliance and a commitment to continuous improvement. The
Director must operate effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment and
champion a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety across
the University community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to)
Essential Duties:
Program Leadership and Compliance

Lead and manage the Universitys EHRS program ensuring compliance
with all federal state and local environmental health and safety
regulations.
Develop implement and maintain EHRS policies and procedures (e.g.
Hazard Communication Chemical Hygiene Biosafety Bloodborne
Pathogens Radiation Safety PPE LOTO Confined Space Emergency
Response Waste Management and Building Hazards).
Monitor regulatory changes (e.g. OSHA EPA NRC DOT PaDEP) and
update compliance strategies accordingly.
Prepare and file required permits licenses reports and regulatory
submissions.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Apply continuous improvement principles and develop key performance
indicators to assess program effectiveness.
Conduct periodic audits risk assessments and investigations to improve
safety outcomes.
Oversee medical surveillance exposure monitoring and incident tracking
programs.
Training Education and Engagement
Develop implement and track regulatory training programs for faculty
staff and students.
Serve as a resource for environmental health and safety concerns;
investigate reports and recommend corrective actions.
Support campus engagement with sustainability and Jesuit mission-
aligned initiatives.
Technical and Operational Support
Provide technical consultation and hazard mitigation strategies across
diverse campus environments (labs shops studios athletics
construction events).
Direct inspections and compliance activities for hazardous materials
(radioactive chemical biological toxins controlled substances).
Oversee the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Radiation Safety Officer
functions; serve on the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Administrative Leadership
Supervise EHRS staff faculty collaborators and contracted personnel.
Chair the State-Certified Safety Committee and manage annual
certification.
Manage the EHRS operating budget and associated systems (e.g.
databases inventories learning management tools).
Support AAALAC compliance and occupational health and safety in the
Vivarium.

Hazardous Materials and Environmental Compliance
Manage hazardous waste streams and environmental programs including
hazardous/universal waste biohazards SPCC Tier II USTs air
permitting and DOT compliance.
Coordinate emergency response for hazardous material incidents and
spills.
Act as University liaison with regulatory agencies.
Other Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education/Training and Experience)
Required:
Bachelors Degree in environmental science industrial hygiene or other
relevant discipline.
10 years related work experience.
Knowledge of federal state and local environmental health and safety
standards.
Experience in Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene.
Preferred:
Masters or relevant advanced degree highly desired.
Previous experience in higher education is highly preferred.
Certifications possessed or obtainable in Hazwoper Hazardous Waste
DOT.
Knowledge of Biosafety for Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
(current edition) and the appropriate NIH Guidelines.
Credentialed in one or more certification: CIH CSP CHMM
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Must be available 24 hours a day for emergency response.
Physical mobility is needed to tour the campus and laboratories.
There is limited exposure to radiation biohazards and other hazardous
materials.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE

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