Environmental Health and Safety Director (HEO)

Environmental Health and Safety Director (HEO)

Bronx Community College (BCC) Environmental Health and Safety Director (HEO)

POSITION DETAILS

About Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College (BCC) serves a richly diverse community of more than 10,500 matriculated and non-matriculated students representing over 120 countries. Established in 1957, BCC is situated on a 44-acre historic campus in the University Heights section of the Bronx, overlooking the Harlem River. The College offers more than 40 academic programs that provide pathways to bachelor’s degrees and meaningful career opportunities.

Designated a National Historic Landmark and home to the nation’s first Hall of Fame, BCC embodies a longstanding legacy of innovation, ambition, and achievement. Through dedicated faculty, comprehensive student support services, flexible learning options, and a nurturing environment where education transforms lives, Bronx Community College empowers students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. At BCC, students thrive, futures are shaped, and possibilities are redefined.

Position Summary

In addition to the general duties of the position, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety reports to the Vice President for Administration and performs the following duties:

• Directs and oversees the College’s environmental health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, laboratory safety, environmental protection, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develops, implements, and administers environmental health and safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and training programs to promote safe practices and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, city, and CUNY requirements.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and relevant New York State and New York City regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates and oversees required facility inspections, program audits, and environmental health and safety inspections conducted by regulatory agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction, including the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), and CUNY Environmental Health and Safety (CUNY EHS). Ensures findings are documented, corrective actions are coordinated, and required reports are submitted.
• Oversees the FDNY laboratory inspection program, including the review and processing of safety violation and correction notices, coordination with relevant departments and stakeholders, monitoring of corrective actions, and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Directs the development and implementation of environmental health and safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies, including programs addressing chemical hygiene, radiation safety, biosafety, hazardous materials, occupational health and safety, and related areas. Oversees the development of associated policies, procedures, guidelines, and training.
• Oversees hazardous waste management programs, including the handling, storage, sampling, transportation, and disposal of chemical, biological, and radioactive waste, as applicable. Ensures compliance with relevant requirements and coordinates appropriate responses to hazardous material spills, releases, and other incidents.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees environmental health and safety training and communications for faculty, staff, and students. Oversees the preparation and distribution of training manuals, guidance documents, brochures, posters, and other educational resources.
• Directs and oversees environmental health and safety inspections and risk assessments of campus facilities and grounds. Identifies hazards, evaluates risks and potential losses, and recommends or coordinates appropriate corrective, preventive, and mitigation measures.
• Responds to environmental health and safety complaints, incidents, and concerns; investigates or coordinates investigations as appropriate; documents findings; and facilitates corrective actions in consultation with relevant College departments.
• Maintains accurate environmental health and safety records and ensures the timely preparation and submission of required reports, documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Manages assigned budgets, personnel, equipment, and other resources. Monitors expenditures, tracks resource utilization, conducts budget analysis and forecasting, and supports effective program planning and operations.
• Oversees personnel management and administration for assigned staff, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, performance management, corrective or disciplinary actions, and resolution of personnel matters, in coordination with the Vice President for Administration and Human Resources and in accordance with applicable College and CUNY policies.
• Serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies within the assigned area of responsibility. Represents the College in regulatory matters, participates in CUNY Environmental Health and Safety initiatives, and provides leadership in campus environmental health and safety committees and related governance structures.
• Oversees campus sustainability programs and initiatives to support institutional sustainability goals and ensure compliance with applicable CUNY, New York State, and federal sustainability requirements, including program monitoring, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinates sustainability-related funding, grant allocations, and reimbursement requests with CUNY and relevant state and federal agencies, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Leads Environmental Health and Safety team meetings to communicate priorities, review program activities, monitor outstanding compliance matters, coordinate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
• Attends weekly leadership meetings convened by the Vice President for Administration and weekly Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHSO) meetings conducted by the CUNY Central Office, as required.
• Meets with the Vice President for Administration as needed or by appointment to discuss program operations, regulatory compliance, emerging risks, personnel matters, sustainability initiatives, and other issues within the scope of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned in support of departmental, divisional, and institutional objectives.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, New York State, and New York City laws, regulations, and requirements governing environmental health and safety in higher education institutions.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing customer service-oriented approaches to operations while motivating and leading staff in a complex and demanding work environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of personnel management practices, including effective communication with personnel at all organizational levels, providing analysis and guidance to supervisory staff, performance management, dispute resolution, and team development.

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards; determine their relevance to College operations; and develop appropriate strategies and procedures to achieve compliance.

• Ability to organize, analyze, and effectively communicate complex information, data, ideas, and concepts through clear written reports, documentation, and oral presentations.

• 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