Description
The Department of Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS), located on the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech (Oregon Institute of Technology), invites applications for the Director of Environmental Health and Safety; a pivotal role which offers a compelling opportunity to support a high-impact department at a moment of strategic possibility and institutional evolution.
Position Information
Working Title Director - Environmental Health and Safety
Classification Title Director
Position Type Administrative
College/Division Finance and Administration
Department Environmental Health/Safety Office
Work Location Klamath Falls
Position Terms/Mo 12 month
Full/Part time Full Time
Appointment FTE (%) 100%
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Salary Range $84,900 – $100,000; Commensurate with education, experience, & qualifications
Benefit Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Application Link https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7398
Position Summary
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a key leadership position within Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS). This position is responsible for managing the university’s environmental health and safety portfolio ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and implementing practices to mitigate safety-related risks. The Director – EHS routinely collaborates with stakeholders to develop a sustainable culture of regulatory compliance, resilience, risk mitigation and safety.
The Director of EHS manages assigned budgets, personnel, programs and resources. This position is responsible for conducting strategic planning, developing programs and services, and advancing the concept of organizational resilience throughout the university. The position is accountable for safety programs and services across the university to include the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro and Scappoose campuses. This position serves as a standing member on the university’s Radiation Safety Committee and Safety Commission.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications are exclusively collected through the Oregon Tech Job Board; to view the full Posting, or to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7398
The initial review of applications will begin June 4, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu
Additional information regarding Oregon Tech’s comprehensive offering of Benefits may be found at: https://www.oit.edu/human-resources/benefits
Additional information regarding the Department of Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS), may be found at: https://www.oit.edu/rems
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing safety-related regulatory compliance and/or safety-risk mitigation functions.
- Ability to effectively multi-task, capable of balancing competing priorities resulting in successful outcomes.
- Sound critical thinking skills, with proven ability to use data to support complex decision-making.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate and collaborate in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings.
- Ability to respond to incidents after hours and maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications.
- Capable of travelling to all university locations to address emerging issues, conduct quarterly safety audits, deliver training, meet with regional facility personnel, perform essential functions and other duties as required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet all criteria for coverage under the university’s auto insurance program.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree and two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience in risk or safety management.
- Supervisory experience within environmental health and safety or another safety-related role.
- Professional certification in a safety-related specialty.
- Proficiency in the use of databases and computers, including using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated and adaptable to changing institutional needs.
- Ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans.
