Assistant Director of Occupational Safety & Health Services

Assistant Director of Occupational Safety & Health Services

Under the administrative direction of the Director, Division of Safety & Compliance, manage development and implementation of campus occupational safety and health programs and/or manage the delivery occupational safety and health services.

Duties:

• Perform risk assessments in research laboratories, academic laboratories, farms, industrial shops, construction sites, warehouses, dwellings, offices, and other campus locations for physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychological, and biological hazards to promote compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and campus policies, programs, and procedures.
• Supervise and/or direct others in the development of assigned programs and/or delivery of services and implementation support to campus units.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the fire extinguisher program including managing work orders, assigning work to Environmental Health & Safety Technicians, taking inventory and ordering supplies and equipment, producing annual budget projections and replacement schedules, managing fire extinguisher maintenance vendor, ensuring monthly and annual inspections/maintenance are completed on-time, training new EHS Technicians, and ensuring the proper completion and maintenance of records.
• Plan, organize, develop and assist campus with field implementation of occupational safety and health programs and delivery of services.
• Assists in prompt communication of workplace incident/injury information to Illinois Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Reportable Injuries (fatality, amputation, in-patient hospitalization, and physical loss of eye) and investigations of such incidents.
• Assist in prioritizing budgetary needs for occupational safety and health programs and services and provide oversight for program and service-related expenditures.
• Any other duties as assigned including supporting the Purpose, Values and Guiding Principles of Facilities & Services; liaising with faculty, staff, students, and regulatory officials; assisting with the development of goals, vision, and strategic plans for Safety & Compliance and the Occupational Safety & Health Department; serving on campus safety committees; pursuing professional development activities; and operating a university vehicle to travel between work locations for duties such as responding promptly to emergencies, escorting regulators, performing assessments, supervising subordinate activities, or completing other safety services.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Environmental Demands:

• May work in extreme weather conditions.
• May be exposed to potential danger from moving parts and equipment.
• May be exposed to heavy dust, loud noise, chemical vapors, welding fumes, and other general conditions found within the construction trades.
• May work around radiation, biohazards, and chemicals with proper training.
• Must be capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment including respiratory protection, eye/face protection, hearing protection, protective footwear, and protective clothing.
• May have to climb ladders, work from elevated surfaces, access tunnels, work around/in confined spaces, and other hazards.

Physical Demands:

• Generally administrative work but requires walking for job site reviews and staff communications.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in mechanical/electrical rooms, fabrication shops, laboratories and farms.
• Position involves lifting tools, toolboxes, technical equipment, equipment cases/containers, and packages for shipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5013 - Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The salary for this position is $95,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 9, 2026. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.