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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Professional
Ehs Spec 1
Entry
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Spec 1
7144
Personnel
Program
PSS
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
18
NonExempt
Bachelors degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Specialist 2
Generic Scope:
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope
and complexity; works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision
making.
Custom Scope:
Performs entry-level duties in the fields of industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental health (sanitation), environmental
protection, and/or hazardous materials (hazardous materials and waste management) and learns to use basic concepts/equipment.
Assists higher level EH&S Specialists. Performs tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures on typically non-complex
assignments in support of professional program(s). Work is regularly reviewed for understanding of professional concepts and
following defined policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, performs entry-level duties in the fields of industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental health
(sanitation), environmental protection, and/or hazardous materials (hazardous materials and waste management). Supports others
in development and/or implementation of specific EH&S programs, systems and procedures. Performs tasks from detailed
instructions and established procedures. Applies relevant laws, regulations, codes and standards, and organization policy without
refinements. Assists with conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Assists in providing
training. Assists in monitoring and preventing hazards. Conducts basic sampling and/or monitoring. Maintains safety equipment.
Knowledge Skills:
Basic knowledge/understanding of relevant EH&S field(s), and related regulations. Organizational skills to plan, organize, and
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prioritize work. Written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively. Skill in following basic instructions and
providing input and feedback as required. Skills to appropriate use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Professional
Ehs Spec 2
Intermediate
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Spec 2
7145
Personnel
Program
PSS
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
21
NonExempt
Bachelors degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Specialist 3
Generic Scope:
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate
scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Custom Scope:
Uses applicable EH&S concepts to implements a single-function program or multi-specialty programs applicable to a variety of
organization infrastructures and departments. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and for following the defined
policies and procedures. Applies professional level knowledge of subject, including complete knowledge of a specialty area within
single academic/occupational discipline. Decision-making takes into account established procedures, relevant laws, regulations and
organization policy, communication/outreach, and impact on other EH&S programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, implements EH&S programs/policies in one or more of the following fields: industrial hygiene, safety
engineering, environmental health (sanitation), occupational safety (ergonomics safety and prevention), environmental protection,
radiation safety, hazardous materials (hazardous materials and waste management). Contributes to the development of EH&S
programs, systems and procedures. Recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment.
Conducts inspections of laboratories/facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures; prepares reports.
Conducts basic sampling and/or monitoring procedures. Provides training in specific program area. Maintains safety equipment.
Coordinates unwanted hazardous materials pick-ups. Performs emergency response. Applies relevant laws, regulations, codes and
standards with minor refinements to procedure(s) as applicable. Maintains and applies working knowledge of technical aspects of
various regulatory requirements and the impact to the operating unit.
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Solid, comprehensive working knowledge/understanding of a specific EH&S field including related laws and regulations, and general
understanding of all EH&S fields. Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects. Good written, verbal,
and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment. Skill in the appropriate use of technology and relevant
scientific equipment as required.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Professional
Ehs Spec 3
Experienced
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Spec 3
7146
Personnel
Program
PSS
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
22
Exempt
Bachelors degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training. Professional
certification preferred.
EH&S Specialist 4
Generic Scope:
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional
field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes
problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Custom Scope:
Applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty areas within EH&S and serves as lead person on one or more
program(s) within a single discipline. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure predetermined objectives are adequately met and
that application of professional/technical judgment is sound. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for
obtaining solutions. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Decision-making is based on established procedures;
relevant laws; regulations and organizational policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology; impact on other EH&S
programs, and senior management approvals as required.. Decisions may impact individual work, other EH&S programs, other
departments and/or segments of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and monitors environmental and safety programs, systems, procedures, and training in one or more of the
following fields: industrial hygiene, safety engineering, biosafety, controlled substances, environmental protection, fire prevention,
radiation safety, hazardous materials (hazardous materials and waste management and shipping). Performs outreach and
communication to organization within relevant field. Performs technical work related to field(s) of expertise. Designs new and/or
recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures. Monitors compliance and may serve as organization liaison with
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regulatory agencies. Inspects, investigates incidents and complaints, and recommends corrective action as needed. Drafts reports
and other documentation, including use of relevant scientific data. Conducts sampling and/or monitoring related to field(s) of
expertise. Provides training within several EH&S areas. May oversee work of other technical staff. Creates and adjusts
methodologies to meet changing regulatory and scientific environment. Within specific field maintains knowledge/expertise on
existing/proposed changes in all regulations; interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations, codes and standards, including making
recommendations for work environment changes based on interpretations and principles of professional practices.
Knowledge Skills:
Thorough knowledge/understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general
knowledge/understanding of all EH&S fields. Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and
federal regulations and related standards and guidelines. Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including
political acumen and skill to communicate effectively in a diverse environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize,
prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints. Skill to appropriately use technology
and relevant scientific equipment as required.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Professional
Ehs Spec 4
Advanced
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Spec 4
0358
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
24
Exempt
Advanced degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training. Professional
certification preferred.
EH&S Specialist 5
Generic Scope:
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving
frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include
formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope:
Serves as the technical expert in one of the following fields/disciplines: Safety Engineering, Laser Safety, Occupational Safety or
Environmental Protection. Problems are complex and may require creation of new methodologies by applying professional EH&S
knowledge and/or expertise. Serves as technical expert in the development/implementation of programs within one of these
fields/disciplines. May represent EH&S regarding the field/discipline at meetings and conferences involving academic compliance
committees, campus, system wide, local government, state and federal levels of authority in matters related to field of expertise.
Decision-making is based on established procedures and integration/interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and organizational
policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology, impact on other EH&S programs; and senior management
approvals. Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, departments, segments of the organization and/or organization-wide.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs complex technical work in one or more of the following fields: industrial hygiene, safety engineering, controlled substances,
laser safety, environmental protection, hazardous materials (hazardous materials and waste management and shipping). Develops
procedures using a combination of original and standard professional approaches/techniques to solve substantive, complex problems
with multiple variables. Performs or directs outreach and communication to organization within relevant field(s). Applies appropriate
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scientific and professional standards to recommend organization/university policies and programs and, as needed, create new
methodologies. Provides expert counsel by evaluating, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, codes and standards across
complexity of environmental, health, and safety disciplines. Monitors compliance and prevents hazards, and may serve as
organization liaison with regulatory agencies. Provides input to federal and state regulators through trade associations and industry
groups for writing and revision of regulations. Organizes, equips and oversees teams. Writes and updates manuals and procedures.
Inspects, investigates incidents and complaints, and recommends corrective action as needed. Drafts reports and other
documentation, including use of relevant scientific data. Maintains knowledge/expertise with existing and proposed changes of all
regulations in all subject areas.
Knowledge Skills:
Advanced or expert knowledge/understanding of broad range of EH&S fields and familiarity with all EH&S fields. Advanced or expert
knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and,
as appropriate, recommend organization policy. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced
political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. Advanced skill to
effectively represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups. Advanced analytical and organizational
skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within budget and time constraints. Skill in mentoring
or overseeing the work of other EH&S technical and professional staff. Skill to appropriate use technology and relevant scientific
equipment as required.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Professional
Ehs Spec 5
Expert
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Spec 5
0491
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
25
Exempt
Advanced degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training. Professional
certification preferred.
TBD
Generic Scope:
Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development.
Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure.
May direct programs with organization-wide impact that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and
resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope:
This is a limited use classification. Serves as the highest-level organization subject matter expert and specific organization official.
Delegated authority to act for external regulatory agencies to approve/deny activities that may impact organization’s core mission.
Assignments involve the most complex professional EH&S duties. Works with organization policymakers to create new models to
assure and ensure EH&S compliant implementation of technical program(s). Decision-making is based on interpretation of relevant
law, regulations, and organization policy, professional best practices, relevant science methodology in several disciplinary areas,
necessary senior management approvals.. Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, departments, segments of organization ,
organization-wide, systemwide, and/or regulatory agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as highest-level organization subject matter expert in designated EH&S field or is assigned duties in specific official capacities
Develops, recommends and implements EH&S programs, policies and procedures. Creates new and complex solutions applying
advanced level knowledge/expertise of best practices within multiple technical, professional, scientific, and applied disciplines and
makes recommendations and presentations based on accepted scientific methodology. Commits the organization to a course of
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action (e. g. approve use or close down operations). Acts as an authorized agent of an agency. Negotiates changes to legal
interpretation of laws and regulations within field(s) of authority. Ensures implementation of quality control procedures according to
all regulations in subject area. Monitors and controls the organization's EH&S standards in accordance with regulations. Prepares
reports or other forms of scientific or technical documentation. Plans, organizes and/or oversees work of professional EH&S staff.
Serves as delegated representative of senior management to system-wide, local government, state and federal levels of authority in
matters related to EH&S and individual field of expertise. Maintains professional knowledge/expertise of existing and proposed
changes in all EH&S areas, with specific attention to regulations in particular subject area.
Knowledge Skills:
Expert knowledge/understanding of specific EH&S field and strong knowledge of all EH&S fields. Expert knowledge and skill in
applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as appropriate,
recommend organization or systemwide policy. Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including
advanced political acumen and skill to deal with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. Advanced analytical skills and
ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of high-level and potentially complex projects within budget and
time constraints. Expert skill to effectively represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Supervisory & Managerial
Ehs Supv 1
Supervisor 1
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Supv 1
7148
Personnel
Program
PSS
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
22
Exempt
Bachelors degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Supervisor 2
Generic Scope:
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing
individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit
operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures
accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental
standards and procedures.
Custom Scope:
Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review. Supervises EH&S technical level
staff responsible for implementing operational components of environmental health and safety programs. Works on issues of limited
scope. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises technical staff, including selection, performance management and taking corrective action as required and providing
technical leadership and functional guidance. Participates in the selection, development and evaluation of staff to ensure the efficient
operation of the function. Ensures staff are fully and properly trained to meet mandatory training requirements of positions. May
monitor purchasing and financial/budget compliance in support of operations. Ensures that quality control procedures are executed
to effectively and efficiently monitor and meet compliance regulations. Provides direction and guidance on complex EH&S operational
issues. Maintains currency and up-to-date information regarding existing and/or proposed changes in environmental/occupational
health and safety regulations and ensures information is disseminated appropriately.
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Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations,
laws, et cetera. Skills to effectively supervise subordinate staff in performance of highly regulated functions. Working written, verbal
and interpersonal communications skills, including skills to interact successfully with widely diverse populations. Working skills to
organize, prioritize and complete projects within budget and time constraints. Working skills to respond appropriately, efficiently and
effectively to emergencies and critical situations.
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Facilities Development/EH&S
Environmental Health & Safety
Supervisory & Managerial
Ehs Supv 2
Supervisor 2
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Supv 2
0296
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
24
Exempt
Bachelors degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Manager 1
Generic Scope:
Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration.
Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in
defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to
determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational,
financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.
Custom Scope:
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Supervises EH&S professional and
technical level staff engaged in monitoring, preventing and implementing environmental health and safety programs. May oversee
multiple scientific and technical disciplines, integrating criteria to meet compliance requirements. May recommend changes to
department policies and practices. May serve on system-wide technical committees to develop subject area improvements or
compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides technical leadership, functional guidance and supervises technical and professional personnel, including selection,
performance management and taking corrective action as required. Participates in the selection, development and evaluation of staff
to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Ensures staff are fully and properly trained to meet mandatory training
requirements of positions. May monitor purchasing budget expenses, and financial/budget compliance in support of operations.
Ensures that quality control procedures are executed to effectively and efficiently monitor and meet regulations. Coordinates
environmental/occupational health and safety programs and environmental programs, including performing audits to identify and
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control and/or mitigate significant loss-producing exposure. Drafts documentation and performs content review of subordinate staffs'
documentation including agency reports. Provides direction and guidance on complex environmental, health, and safety issues
encountered by subordinate staff. Develops and conducts training. Maintains current and up-to-date information regarding existing
and/or proposed changes in environmental/occupational health and safety regulations and ensures information is disseminated
appropriately.
Knowledge Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations,
laws, et cetera. Skills to effectively direct and supervise subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to
effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas. Solid written, verbal and interpersonal communications
skills, including strong skills to interact successfully with a widely diverse population. Solid skills to organize, prioritize and complete
projects within budget and time constraints. Solid skills to appropriately, efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies and
critical situations.
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Environmental Health & Safety
Supervisory & Managerial
Ehs Mgr 1
Manager 1
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Mgr 1
0473
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
25
Exempt
Advanced degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Manager 2
Generic Scope:
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate
staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human,
financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate
supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.
Custom Scope:
Manages an EH&S program or programs within a single discipline, which may include budgets, personnel, and other resources.
Reviews, approves, and oversees implementation of policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with EH&S
requirements. May oversee development of new programs within single discipline in response to changing regulations. Receives
assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, directs, and manages an EH&S program or programs within a single discipline. Provides personnel administration including
selection, training, evaluation, and as required, corrective action. Develops and monitors operational plans. Manages staff, and may
manage budgets, facilities, and other resources. Monitors budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance with budgetary allocations.
May establish and recommend changes to policies that affect the organization. Evaluates, recommends, and implements policies and
procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with EH&S requirements. Through subordinate staff, monitors and prevents
chemical, biological, and physical hazards and diseases. Directs audits, follow-up and notification activities. Provides reports to
Federal, State, and local agencies. Develops or oversees development of communication programs to ensure awareness of and
compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies to protect environmental health and prevent unsafe conditions. May
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represent the unit at meetings and committees. Represents senior EH&S management. Maintains current, up-to-date knowledge
and understanding of all existing and proposed regulations.
Knowledge Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations,
and laws. Good management skills to effectively lead and direct subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills
to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas. Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
skills, including political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies and senior management. Solid skills
to create, develop, and implement EH&S projects/programs. Solid skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the
response to emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; recommend, develop,
and implement changes to emergency response as required.
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Environmental Health & Safety
Supervisory & Managerial
Ehs Mgr 2
Manager 2
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Mgr 2
0474
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
26
Exempt
Advanced degree in related area and/or
equivalent experience/training
EH&S Manager 3
Generic Scope:
Oversees through subordinate Managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical
function/team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate Managers. Determines objectives,
directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high
degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines
strategies for a program with organization-wide impact.
Custom Scope:
Manages multiple EH&S programs within multiple disciplines, and through subordinate managers and/or supervisors, manages the
professional staff responsible for implementing these programs. Develops new programs in response to changing regulations and
ensures awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, etc. Oversees specialized technical programs and serves as
a organization expert within these fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, directs, and manages several small to moderately-sized EH&S programs within multiple disciplines. Provides comprehensive
personnel administration including selection, training, evaluation, and as required, corrective action for multiple staff levels. Manages
staff, and may manage budgets, facilities, and other resources. Administers and monitors budgets and expenses, ensuring compliance
with budgetary allocations. Evaluates, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance
with EH&S requirements. Through subordinate managers and/or supervisors, monitors and prevents chemical, biological, and
physical hazards and diseases. Reviews and incorporates health standards promulgated by regulatory authorities. Directs audits,
follow-up and notification activities. Provides reports to Federal, State, and local agencies. Develops, implements and promotes
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communication programs to enhance, encourage and ensure awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations,
policies, et cetera in order to prevent environmental health emergencies and unsafe conditions. Represents senior EH&S
management. Maintains current, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all existing and proposed regulations.
Knowledge Skills:
Comprehensive and thorough knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations,
rules, regulations, laws, et cetera. Excellent management skills to effectively lead and direct subordinate staff. Excellent written,
verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse
constituencies in a highly political environment. Excellent skills to create, develop, implement EH&S projects/programs. Excellent
skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up
evaluation and critique of response efficacy; recommend, develop and implement changes to emergency response as required.
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Environmental Health & Safety
Supervisory & Managerial
Ehs Mgr 3
Manager 3
Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with
federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and ensure a safe workplace. Includes hazardous materials
control, emergency preparedness, fire protection, radiological safety, accident prevention, air and water quality, and other EH&S
programs and policies; or provides technical support for these programs.
Job Title
Job Code
Ehs Mgr 3
0475
Personnel
Program
MSP
Grade
FLSA
Education
Career Path/Job
28
Exempt
Advanced degree and/or professional
certification required
EH&S Manager 4
Generic Scope:
Oversees through subordinate Managers a large, complex organization with multiple functional disciplines/occupations, OR manages a
program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization. Has significant responsibility for formulating and
administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high
degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate Managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the
development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets.
Custom Scope:
Serves as the top organization EH&S official. Directs the overall operation of organization environmental health and safety programs,
including ensuring regulatory compliance and overall program management. Creates, develops and implements strategies and
programs to meet changing regulatory demands and ensures protection and consideration of the public interest. Provides broad
spectrum technical management expertise and knowledge to balance regulatory requirements with University research and
educational needs and requirements, financial obligations/considerations, and public/private partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
Directs the overall operation of the EH&S Office, including management of regulatory compliance and overall program management.
Advises senior management on short and long-term strategies regarding EH&S compliance. Responsible for comprehensive personnel
administration including selection, performance management, corrective action as required and providing leadership and direction to
EH&S subordinate managers. Develops and implements budgets for EH&S functions. Oversees and influences satellite departmental
safety organizations that may have specific technical needs. Develops and implements safety policy and training programs. Serves as
the liaison with government regulators. Directs the liaison program with the surrounding community on issues related to the use of
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potentially hazardous materials and environmental health and safety concerns. Directs the coordination of the risk assessment and
chemical emergency response programs. Determines organization's compliance or non-compliance with new regulations and the best
means by which the organization must or will comply.
Knowledge Skills:
Comprehensive and advanced knowledge and understanding of all relevant technical requirements, logistics, materials, operations,
policies, rules, regulations, and compliance regulators in health and safety, environmental protection, and environmental health
disciplines. Advanced management skills to effectively lead and direct a comprehensive EH&S program. Management expertise to
lead and direct subordinate managers and staff, including advanced skills in comprehensive personnel administration. Advanced skills
in managing highly complex budgets. Advanced skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to
emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; creates, develops and implements
changes to emergency response as required. Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to effectively address
complex and potentially sensitive subject matter, including expertise and skill to interact successfully with a diverse array of technical,
scientific, legal, political, and public entities.