How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Environment, Health & Safety - Manager of Operational Health & Safety is full-time position for a self-directed, problem-solving person, who would be responsible for the development, coordination and administration of programs related to the health and safety of employees maintaining the physical properties at the University of Michigan. This includes skilled trades, maintenance mechanics, grounds keepers, custodians, and other employees not involved in clinical or research activities; Student Life Auxiliaries, fleet employees, libraries, athletics, botanical gardens, School of Music, theater, etc. Other areas of responsibility include management of Food Safety, swimming pool and water quality testing, and Ergonomics.

Additional responsibilities include management of the University’s AED Program; various Service Level Agreements for staff and services provided to other University departments, such as Student Life; and the ability to provide oversight for the Agency Agreements with the Washtenaw County Health Department, MDARD (Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development) and the EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy). This also includes participation with MALEHA (Michigan Association of Local Environmental Health Administrators).

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including Family care, Maternity and Parental paid leaves
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Responsibilities*

• Serve as key subject matter expert for Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental laws and regulations. Formulate guidance, training and policies as needed to inform university community of the requirements for compliance.
• Oversee audits to ensure University compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other governmental laws and regulations. Evaluate the impact of new and proposed health and safety regulations and modify existing services and procedures, as necessary.
• Manage health and safety complaints and concerns and coordinate the implementation of effective corrective action. Manage comprehensive industrial hygiene studies, on-site surveys. Indoor air quality complaints and inspections for the evaluation and correction of safety and health hazards.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct education and training programs.
• Review plans for construction and renovation of University facilities for health and safety concerns and the designed effectiveness.
• Coordinate the procurement, review and project management of contracts and service level agreements with outside vendors.
• Promote a positive work culture by incorporating the Facilities & Operations Principles of Collaboration, Proactive, Respectful and Solutions-Based into daily work tasks.
• Plan and manage administrative and operational activities, supervise, hire, train and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Participate in emergency response activities, as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• A Master’s degree in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene or a related field.
• Ten years’ experience in managing and administering occupational health, safety or industrial hygiene programs/projects.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene principles, practices and rules/regulations.
• Reasonable knowledge of multiple program area activities is highly desirable.
• Appropriate professional certification such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist (RS/REHS) or Professional Engineer (PE). Professional affiliations and participation in professional conferences, including presentations and committee work is necessary.
• Expertise with PC based applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience preparing and presenting EHS training, injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting.

Additional Information

U-M Facilities and Operations (F&O) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our faculty, staff and students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.