Assistant Director Environmental Health & Safety
University Of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, United States, 83843
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.
Division/College DFA Operations
Department Safety Office
Location Moscow
Required Experience
Five years of experience in environmental health, safety programs and environmental compliance
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or another related scientific field
Other Requirements
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
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)
Salary and Appointment Pay Range: $85,000 annually (FY). Exempt, Full-time, FTE: 1. Visa sponsorship available.
Special Instructions to Applicants 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@uidaho.edu.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents Optional documents may be submitted.
Supplemental Questions 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, are you able to meet all these requirements?
Yes
No
What experience do you have working as an employee in a university setting? Open Ended Question
Describe a work-related situation that demonstrates your knowledge of EHS programs and administration. Open Ended Question
Describe a work-related experience in which you drew upon applicable federal and state laws, regulations, consensus standards and current technology concerning health and safety issues. Explain your interpretation of that law, regulation, or standard. Open Ended Question
The university uses Microsoft Office products extensively; please list the products in this suite that you have used. Open Ended Question
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. Open Ended Question
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Division/College DFA Operations
Department Safety Office
Location Moscow
Required Experience
Five years of experience in environmental health, safety programs and environmental compliance
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or another related scientific field
Other Requirements
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
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)
Salary and Appointment Pay Range: $85,000 annually (FY). Exempt, Full-time, FTE: 1. Visa sponsorship available.
Special Instructions to Applicants 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@uidaho.edu.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents Optional documents may be submitted.
Supplemental Questions 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, are you able to meet all these requirements?
Yes
No
What experience do you have working as an employee in a university setting? Open Ended Question
Describe a work-related situation that demonstrates your knowledge of EHS programs and administration. Open Ended Question
Describe a work-related experience in which you drew upon applicable federal and state laws, regulations, consensus standards and current technology concerning health and safety issues. Explain your interpretation of that law, regulation, or standard. Open Ended Question
The university uses Microsoft Office products extensively; please list the products in this suite that you have used. Open Ended Question
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. Open Ended Question
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