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Director Of Environmental Health & Safety

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is a senior leadership position responsible for establishing safety policy and providing strategic direction across Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This role ensures regulatory compliance while protecting students, faculty, staff, and visitors through comprehensive safety programs and best practices to reduce overall risk and liability of campus activities. The Director serves as WPI's primary liaison with regulatory agencies including EPA, OSHA, Worcester Fire Department, and Massachusetts DEP, enabling the university to maintain all required licenses and permits for research activities and campus operations.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a premier R1 research university known for its pioneering project-based learning approach. Our campus features advanced research laboratories in biotechnology, robotics, cybersecurity, and materials science, alongside modern academic buildings and residential facilities. WPI's hands-on educational model creates unique safety considerations across our diverse research and learning environments. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Campus Planning Officer, the Director leads a team of three safety professionals while shaping institutional safety strategy and policy. This position offers the opportunity to transform WPI's safety infrastructure by implementing consultant-recommended practices and building programs that support our research excellence while establishing industry-leading safety standards.

Leadership And Management

• Provide leadership, management, and strategic planning for EHS operations across specialized safety areas including chemical, biological, radiation, laser, OSHA compliance, process safety, fire safety, environmental compliance, fleet safety, ergonomics, emergency planning, and HAZMAT response
• Lead, develop, and support a specialized staff team including Chemical Hygiene Officer, Biosafety Officer, and Radiation Safety Officer
• Collaborate with WPI leadership to align EHS needs with campus strategic initiatives
• Oversee departmental budget, capital projects, and resource allocation for safety programs

Regulatory Compliance And Agency Relations

Training And Education Programs

Laboratory And Research Safety

Campus Operations And Emergency Response

Requirements

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.