Details **Open Date** 04/01/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41553B **Job Title** Assoc Dir, Safety **Working Title** Assoc. Dir – Environmental and Code Compliance **Job Grade** F **FLSA Code** Executive **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Variable **Work Schedule Summary** Standard weekday hours, with infrequent potential to require work evenings, early mornings, weekends, special events, holidays, as needed for essential, emergency support, etc. **VP Area** President **Department** 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 80000 to 110000 **Close Date** 07/02/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 06/01/2025 **Job Summary** **Responsibilities** Position is essential, and must deliver compliance as the University’s independent authority under Policy 300, provide for continuity and resiliency. Position must create and sustain a team culture of professionalism, customer partnering, pro-activity and continuous improvement, and be a strong advocate for team members performance and development. **Essential Functions** 1. Develops and implements **customer service, staff management and financial objectives** for assigned departments consistent with the University’s goals and objectives. 2. Manages departments’ budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory. 3. Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness. May carry out and implement logistic plans and procedures to ensure that internal university and external entities’ needs are met. 4. Assumes authority and performs functions of the department director in his/her absence. 5. Participates in the development and interpretation of department polices to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements. May authorize exceptions to department policy and procedures related to assigned departments. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations. 6. Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short and long-term goals. 7. Oversees department staff management including recruitment, performance evaluations and retention of staff. 8. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service. 9. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions. 10. Authorizes the purchase and implementation of new technology, resources and equipment. 11. Serves as part of the department management team. 12. Serve as liaison with governmental agencies. 13. Develop, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive environmental compliance program for the University. 14. Provide representation at campus meetings as a professional resource and liaison on environmental compliance topics. 15. Serve as principal source of expertise to the University regarding appropriate equipment, facilities, and work practices for environmental compliance. 16. Provide technical guidance to faculty and staff on environmental compliance related matters. **Problem Solving** The problems and solutions encountered by this position vary depending on the area and structure of the department. This position frequently addresses problematic situations and often acts a mediator or a negotiator. A major task for this position is to understand the needs of the customers and determine what products and services should be provided to meet those needs. **Comments** The incumbent must be proficient in making daily operational decisions in assigned area to ensure compliance of current regulations and guidelines. The strongest candidates will have experience in balancing organizational risk, priorities, time and budget management in a semi-independent fashion. **Minimum Qualifications** QUALIFICATIONS 7-10 Years progressively challenging project/budget/people management P.E. (preferred…could represent 4 years of experience) B.S. (“related areas” include: engineering, environmental science) Familiarity and experience with NEPA , RCRA , CERCLA , CWA , CAA , NRC , CHMM , UDWMRC (helpful) M.S. (preferred) Good communication, people management and organizational skills Qualifications and duties defined in the preset job description may be altered by refinement in the employees offer letter and Annual UUPM Plans. **Preferences** **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** Please address in your cover letter what you believe to be the 2 or 3 greatest environmental compliance challenges for a University. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.