Assistant Director Environmental Health & Safety

Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Reporting to the Executive Director of Environmental Health and Safety, this position assists in the leadership, development, and oversight in the administration of the Environmental Health and Safety Department and continuously works to improve practices, programs, policies, procedures and training needs to meet changing regulatory demands that govern safety and health requirements and compliance responsibilities of the University. The Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety will assist in the operational management of the Environmental Health & Safety functional groups, which consist of Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Resource Protection & Compliance, Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste, Radiation Safety, and Industrial Hygiene, as needed.

DFA Operations

Safety Office

Moscow

• Five years of experience in environmental health, safety programs and environmental compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or another related scientific field

• Live within 15 miles of the University of Idaho or willing to relocate to within 15 miles of Moscow within six months after initial hire for the purpose of emergency response
• Respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials at any hour
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the University of Idaho requirements to drive university vehicles
• Must participate in the University of Idaho medical surveillance program
• Ability to travel to meet business needs
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

• Masters of Science degree, in a science related field
• Experience working in a university setting
• Advanced knowledge of EHS programs and administration
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, consensus standards and current technology concerning health and safety issues, and ability to interpret and apply them
• Ability to operate personal computers and demonstrate proficiency using word processing programs and database software

• Ability to carry, lift and/or otherwise move heavy materials weighing 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Pay Range: $85,000 annually (FY). Exempt, Full-time, FTE: 1. Visa sponsorship available.

Applications received by February 5, 2026 will receive first consideration. Please answer all supplemental questions thoroughly. They will be used to determine eligibility for an interview and are indicative of communication skills.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional documents may be submitted.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Tell us about your work experience that meets the five-year minimum requirement. Provide details of your job positions and duties that relate to environmental health and safety programs and environmental compliance.
  • Open Ended Question
• Please list any relevant educational degrees you have received.
  • Open Ended Question
• This position is a member of the university’s hazardous materials emergency response team. Are you willing and able to work with hazardous materials, respond at any hour, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (including SCBAs)?
  • Yes
  • No
• For the purpose of emergency response, we require living within 15 miles of Moscow, or moving here within six months of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• After reviewing the other requirements, physical requirements, and working conditions of this position,…