Director of Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is the largest research university in Alaska and national leader in Arctic research. UAF also has a large resident student population in Fairbanks on the Troth Yeddha' Campus, with research field sites and community campuses located throughout the State of Alaska. UAF is recruiting for a Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management. If you are looking for an opportunity to put your leadership skills and knowledge of environmental compliance, occupational safety, and more, to work in a dynamic environment where you can help students and researchers on the cutting edge of Arctic research and scholarly work - apply to join our team!

The successful candidate will posses thorough knowledge of occupational safety and health, including industrial hygiene (OSHA), hazardous materials management and environmental law EPA and ADEC), as well as general knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of risk management, emergency management, safety planning, child abuse and molestation prevention practices and regulations (protection of minors), and general contracts.

This position requires someone who is technically proficient in the above areas, is an effective communicator and consensus builder, is adept at persuasion, has the ability to mentor staff, and is able to stay current with trends and changes in applicable law and regulation.

Additionally, you will need to possess excellent organization and prioritization skills, have the ability to travel to UAF rural sites (required), and you must have or be able to obtain an Alaska Driver's License and able to pass a background check.

PREFERRED:

Perform physical duties associated with the typical office environment. Site visits and inspections could require extensive walking and the ability to crawl, climb, crouch, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.

To thrive in this position, the applicant should have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental, health, safety, and/or risk management within a complex operation, as well as professional training and/or education in one or more fields related to EHSRM program responsibilities. These include occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, environmental regulations (air quality, water, spill prevention), risk management, protection of minors, and emergency management. The applicant should also have a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience and an ability to work across disciplines with a diverse array of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in relevant field and six years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. PhD preferred.

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in environmental science/engineering, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, public health, health science, chemistry or related field preferred.

One or more of the following certifications are preferred: Professional certification in safety (CSP), industrial hygiene (CIH), risk management (ARM), engineering (PE), or hazardous waste management (CHMM) is preferred.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is on-site and located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.  This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 84, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time, on Monday, September 30, 2024.  Position is Open Until Filled.

Please include a Resume, Cover Letter and 3 professional references with your Application.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson,  ESHRM HR Coordinator, at lamerson@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6664.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.