Job Summary:

The Environmental Affairs Director will facilitate the organizations environmental policies, procedures, training, guidance, and response to technical issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety laws and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains Environmental Affairs staff.
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of Environmental Affairs staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with OSHA and other environmental and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels by developing new, or enhancing existing, policies and programs.
• Collaborates with management and supervisors to develop and lead safety programs, training, and employee orientation.
• Creates measurable objectives that can be applied to evaluate the success of related programs.
• Analyzes work environments to identify environmental risks; prioritizes and applies appropriate control mechanisms to address each concern.
• Manages safety and workers compensation programs including the accident investigation team, modifying situations to correct any related or causal issues.
• Leads and coordinates the tools and strategies outlined in ISO 14000.
• Files, or oversees the filing of, required EPA, DOT, and OSHA reports.
• Acts as the companys representative in meetings or other interactions with compliance agencies and officials.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in environmental and safety fields, and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This may include actively pursuing training opportunities and attending trade conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 14000 tools and strategies.
• Thorough understanding of the management of chemical and hazardous materials.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field required; Masters degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or related field preferred.
• Certification in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management preferred.
• At least seven years of experience related to EHS with at least three in a management role, required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.