Assistant Director, Environmental Programs

🔍 Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Health and Safety

📅   : Jun 18, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 103660 Requisition #

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University, as part of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR), supports and advances the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic.

Our VPDoR Diversity Journey:

We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We listen to and value all colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to the advancement and development of a respectful community.
We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

EH&S is seeking an experienced health and safety leader to serve as the Assistant Director (AD) and to manage the Environmental Protection Programs (EPP) group at Stanford University. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, you will provide oversight to our program’s services related to chemical, radioactive and biological waste management, disposal of legacy controlled substances, hazardous material spill prevention and response, air emission permits, surplus chemical exchange, and shipping of hazardous materials. In addition, your team is tasked with managing a variety of environmental projects such as underground tank remediation, and soils remediation related to hazardous material spills. You will be responsible for managing hazardous materials response functions on campus, ensuring prompt and effective action to mitigate any spills or releases, maintaining safety protocols to protect the campus community, ensuring timely notification to relevant agencies as required, and maintaining associated programs. To achieve the successful delivery of our environmental programs, you will establish and uphold a robust environmental management system to ensure regulatory compliance across all areas. If you see yourself taking a leadership role in which you will ensure high standards of environmental, health, and safety compliance, while strategically managing staff, budget, and resources to support the university's objectives, then this may be the career opportunity for you.

In this role, you will:

Define the overall activities of environmental, health, and safety functions, and allocate appropriate staffing and other resources to achieve objectives including development and direction of related policy.
Alert senior management of legislative agendas and ramifications; develop appropriate strategy to address situation.
Provide leadership direction to management and professional personnel in the environmental, health, and safety functions and oversee subordinate managers with large program responsibility.
Maintain and control the financial budget related to units or departments.
Design, develop, and oversee implementation of the most complex environmental, health, and safety protection programs.
Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management while serving as an EHS specialization authority in one or more areas: representing and advocating for the university's position in an assigned area and/or specialty: working to develop a consensus position within a diverse, sometimes conflicting stakeholder climate (e.g., operational activities, external regulatory requirements).
May represent the university as the designated senior safety officer of an organization or specialization when mandated by regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and seven years of related progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree and/or certification(s) may be required for some programs.

To be successful in this position, you need to bring:

Ability to manage large environmental, health, and safety organizations, or a large professional service organization.
Ability to function as a senior manager, with responsibility for developing and mentoring managers and senior professionals.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ability to interpret and apply regulations.
Ability to conduct environmental, health, and safety related risk assessment, mitigation, and crisis management.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
Ability to lead professionally in emergency/crisis situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently stand, sit, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand.
Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
May rarely be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals /asbestos, or heavy metals.
May rarely work in confined spaces or at heights ≥10 feet.

WORK STANDARDS:

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $179,000 - $222,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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