"Director of Environmental Health & Safety"

Job Details

Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Job ID: 292770
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary

Lead, administer and manage University Environmental Health and Safety functions to maintain healthy environment for all people and areas related to Georgia Southern University. On behalf of the University, comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Develop programs and obtain resources required to execute all aspects of University's environmental responsibilities including those covering occupational health, industrial hygiene, chemical, laboratory biological, radiation safety and animal care and usage. Develop and implement goals and objectives to maintain and enhance the Institution's current and future safety and environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, researchers, staff, and students to ensure Institutional operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable EHS laws and regulations
• Advise University community of responsibilities with respect to health, safety and environmental issues and recommend appropriate correction actions
• Monitor EHS programs for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Develop programs and obtain resources required to execute all aspects of University's environmental responsibilities including those covering occupational health, industrial hygiene, chemical, laboratory biological, radiation safety and animal care and usage
• Develop departmental short and long-term goals and objectives and oversee workforce management with EHS organization
• Develop benchmarking criteria and collect performance data to monitor success and risk conditions associated with environmental health and safety programs
• Develop and implement programs dealing with investigation and prevention of accidents risk management and loss control; workforce safety
• Contribute guidance and serve on various Institution committee and councils related to governance and compliance regarding environmental health and safety
• Formulate and administer EHS operating budget within approval structure
• Advise Facilities organization on design, construction and maintenance of structure and infrastructure system as they relate to environmental, health and safety compliance

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) and/or Professional Engineer in Georgia (PE). 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Engineering or related field

Preferred Experience

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience
• Experience in higher education environment

Proposed Salary

$78,706 - $102,285

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the public, University officials, governmental authorities and employees

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Advanced knowledge in organization and management of environmental health and safety programs, processes and practices, including those related to bio-safety and bio-hazards, animal care and use, radiological safety, hazardous materials handling, occupations health and safety chemical/lab safety and risk management
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations governing environmental, occupational safety and risk management

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position
• Skilled in application of management principles and practices, environmental laws and regulations, research and negotiation

Apply Before Date

January 15, 2026

Application review may begin as early as December 2, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.