Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety (Environmental Safety)

Location: Victoria, Texas, United States

Salary: $7,651 per month minimum, negotiable based on education and experience

Company

hirify.global is a public university within the Texas A&M University System serving students through teaching, research, and community engagement.

What you will do

• Lead, plan, implement, and evaluate campus environmental health and safety programs.
• Oversee industrial hygiene, laboratory safety, occupational safety, environmental compliance, hazardous materials, and emergency response programs.
• Manage hazardous waste, chemical inventories, hazardous materials shipping, Tier II reporting, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Assess indoor air quality and workplace exposures, and review construction and renovation plans for safety and environmental compliance.
• Supervise, train, and develop staff while managing departmental budgets, expenditures, and operational reports.
• Represent EHS to university leadership, committees, regulatory agencies, external partners, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sixteen years of experience in environmental health and safety, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of TCEQ, TDSHS, and NFPA regulations.
• Experience interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety equipment relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Nice to have

• Five years of progressively responsible management experience in a higher education safety organization.
• Texas licenses such as Asbestos Management Planner, Asbestos Inspector, Mold Assessment Consultant, or Sanitarian.
• Master’s degree in industrial hygiene, environmental management, safety, or a related field.
• Certifications in radiation safety, fire safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or hazardous materials.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff employment at a higher education institution.
• Designated essential personnel role requiring emergency response and after-hours operations.
• Occasional travel may be required to coordinate with System Offices, agencies, and external partners.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume, cover letter, and references.
• Complete institutional credential verification and a criminal history check.