Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZalong with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locationsEmbry-Riddle proudly stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year we continue to lead innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle is seeking a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist who brings technical depth professional maturity and a team-centered mindset to a campus environment that depends on collaboration responsiveness and strong relationships.

This position serves as one of the universitys principal subject-matter experts in environmental compliance and hazardous materials management. It leads complex high-impact regulatory programs advises departments across the academic and operational spectrum and strengthens ERAUs long-term environmental and occupational safety strategy.

Beyond the technical work the role positively influences how safety and environmental stewardship are viewed and practiced across campus. The specialist helps reinforce a culture where people communicate openly take responsibility for their work environments support one another and make decisions grounded in prevention. The ideal candidate is dependable approachable and able to connect with people in labs shops research areas classrooms facilities and administrative offices.

This is a position for someone who wants to lead through influence rather than authority who is invested in raising the bar for environmental and safety performance and who values working in a mission-driven academic community.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical authority for environmental compliance and hazardous materials management
Lead and manage complex regulatory programs including hazardous waste operations RCRA compliance chemical management and environmental reporting support.
Develop program improvements corrective actions and long-term strategies to reduce risk and strengthen compliance across academic research and operational environments
Collaborate with faculty researchers facilities teams administrators and students to foster shared ownership of environmental and occupational safety responsibilities
Support and advise departments on risk reduction methods incident prevention strategies and best practices
Build and maintain strong working relationships that improve communication trust and transparency
Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen reporting practices environmental stewardship and campus-wide safety engagement
Assist in evaluating environmental and safety risks insurance considerations and regulatory impacts across multiple operations
Represent EHS in cross-functional initiatives guiding stakeholders through technical requirements and practical solutions
Reinforce a positive prevention-focused culture through consistent ethical and reliable decision-making

What success looks like in this role

A successful Senior EHS Specialist at ERAU:
Builds credibility quickly through expertise follow-through and strong communication
Helps others understand requirements in a way that encourages partnership instead of compliance fatigue
Responds promptly solves problems collaboratively and maintains steady professionalism even under pressure
Strengthens reporting accountability and preventative approaches across campus
Contributes to long-term improvements rather than temporary fixes
Serves as a trusted advisor not just a technical resource

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your healthbecause your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier happier you!

• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in environmental health and safety Occupational Safety Risk Management or a related field

3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role ideally in manufacturing higher education or multi-campus settings

Experience with environmental compliance occupational safety programs and risk management processes.

Required skills knowledge abilities:

Strong working knowledge of environmental and occupational safety regulations with the ability to manage compliance programs across complex or multiple sites
Experience in risk management strategies including insurance considerations and claims coordination
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional groups to achieve environmental and safety goals
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs while maintaining compliance and improving program performance.

Required Licenses Certificates and/or Security Clearances

Valid drivers license
ASPGSP or CSP or obtain within one year of employment.

Preferred (but Not Required) Qualifications

Masters degree in a relevant field
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or Laser Safety (LSO)
Experience with environmental reporting
Experience working in higher education research laboratories or research-intensive environments

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition numberR310712. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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