Environmental Health and Safety Director

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College?s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they?ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York?s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College?s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

York College invites applications for an Environmental Health & Safety Director. In addition to the general duties, the Environmental Health & Safety Director reporting to the Executive Director of Facilities and Planning/ Buildings and Grounds will perform the following duties:

• Evaluate health and safety hazards on campus, including chemical, physical and biological agents and recommend appropriate control measures.

-Conduct campus-wide safety and health investigations including teaching and research laboratories in coordination with the laboratory safety office.

-Maintain College's computerized chemical inventory system.

-Ensure and coordinate environmental health and safety training for faculty and staff and students as required.

-Develop and implement compliance strategies and programs for applicable regulatory authorities.

-Represent the College with various regulatory agencies, as it pertains to environmental health and safety.

-Coordinate with CUNY, DASNY, Executive Director of Facilities and Planning/ Buildings and Grounds and the Chief Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to develop and implement control measures to maintain a safe work environment during all construction and renovation projects.

-Serve as technical resource regarding standards for laboratories and other College facilities during building projects and renovations.

-Coordinate oversight of all environmental remediation work on campus.

-Collaborate with Laboratory Safety Office and Public Safety Office on various matters relating to environmental health and safety, fire safety and EPA compliance.

-Provide oversight and suggestions to administration for regulatory compliance and quality control of food vendor operations.

-Provide oversight and coordinate with Chief Superintendent, third party vendor, CUNY, CUNY's program consultant on all facets of campus chemical water treatment program and cooling tower compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience is required. An advanced degree in environmental science, risk management, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or related engineering, public or business management discipline is preferred. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, New York State and City regulations, and a familiarity with current applicable standards and procedures is required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages and provides leadership in academic and administrative operations regarding environmental health and safety; supervises the application and enforcement of all federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations, and other University policies.

• Establishes environmental health and safety protocols to minimize risks
• Oversees inspections of all facilities, including research and teaching laboratories, to ensure safe operating conditions
• Manages biological, chemical, and radioactive waste disposal programs
• Provides for appropriate faculty, staff, and student training programs and communications
• Selects and implements techniques for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and conducting investigations
• Facilitates faculty and administration participation in projects with environmental health and safety implications
• Plans and formulates environmental health and safety policies and coordinates efforts with University-wide programs and policies
• Responds to environmental health and safety complaints
• Maintains records of, and reports, required information related to environmental health and safety matters
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Environmental Health and Safety Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$102,747 - $136,546 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.

To apply:

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York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

CLOSING DATE

May 1, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32026

Location: York College

About CUNY York College

"York College provides students with a one-of-a-kind educational experience. It offers many qualities of a major university, including a distinguished faculty and strong pre-professional programs. At the same time, students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. Centrally located in Queens, York College is accessible by car, bus, subway, and the Long Island Railroad. Easy access to the rest o Queens and New York City enables students to pursue community service and internships as part of their curriculum."

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