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Under general supervision, develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs in support of the Universitys mission and in compliance with university policies and procedures along with state and federal regulations and standards to ensure the environmental health and safety of students, employees, and visitors. Works in coordination with the campus community while providing guidance and consultation to university personnel regarding environmental issues including but not limited to: asbestos material management, indoor air quality, hazardous material response, above/underground storage tanks, hazardous waste, and lead.

Bachelors degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years.
Two years of experience in an environmental or project management role.
Experience in the interpretation and application of state and federal regulations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience with group presentations.
Demonstrated computer experience with business software applications, including MS Word, Excel and/or SharePoint.
Ability to work varied hours depending on campus activities, training schedules, and project timelines.
Demonstrated ability to work on a team, build rapport, communicate effectively, and project a positive image.
Ability to pass a HAZMAT medical examination and be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection devices.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bachelors degree, preferably in environmental health and safety, public health, chemistry, or biology.
State of Michigan accredited asbestos building inspector.
State of Michigan accredited asbestos contractor supervisor.
OSHA HAZWOPER Technician training.
Two years experience directly overseeing contractors.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
American Red Cross First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED)trainer.
Knowledge of federal & state environmental health & safety regulations.
Experienced in the operation of health and safety monitoring/testing equipment including but not limited to gas monitors, indoor air quality equipment and personal protective equipment.

Assists with University compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations, including, MIOSHA, EGLE, EPA and DOT.
Monitors developing environmental federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and risk initiatives; analyze potential impacts on University operations.
Coordinates the Universitys asbestos management program which includes: contractor and consultant oversight and scheduling, budget management, maintenance of building inspection reports, and materials sampling and analysis.
Administers and develops written environmental programs as well as develops & conducts training required under MIOSHA and EGLE.
Provides technical support to the University on environmental matters.
Coordinates activities with other campus environmental, health and safety officials.
Supervises contractors, consultants, and student employees.
Supervises budgets as assigned.
Responds to hazardous materials releases on campus. Assists in/or abates the release.
Assists on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments.
Under general supervision interacts with external parties including EGLE, MDEQ, and EPA regarding environmental compliance matters.
Develops and conducts training programs in areas of Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety including but not limited to, first aid/CPR/AED, asbestos awareness, hazard communication, lead, poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other topics as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

None.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters.