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Associate Executive, Environmental Health & Safety

Classification Information

Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health and Safety identifies and assesses risks to the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. Recommends, develops, and administers effective programs to protect occupational health, environmental health, and physical assets of the university. Safely manages hazardous materials, radiation, and biosafety, and minimizes the impact of university operations on natural resources and public health.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
T - Technical/STEM
Technical roles, including technology and research.

Position Summary

The Associate Technical Executive within Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at Virginia Tech is a senior-level leadership position responsible for driving the strategic direction and execution of critical safety programs across the university. This role involves overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS initiatives aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors while minimizing environmental risks. The Associate Technical Executive works closely with university leadership to establish long-term goals and operational objectives that align with the university's mission of providing a safe and sustainable environment. In this role, the Associate Technical Executive is accountable for the performance and effectiveness of EHS programs related to occupational health, environmental health, and the management of hazardous materials, radiation, and biosafety. They are tasked with ensuring that safety regulations and best practices are adhered to across various departments and campuses. This position requires significant technical expertise in environmental health and safety standards, with an emphasis on creating a culture of safety and compliance throughout the university. Additionally, the Associate Technical Executive provides leadership to multiple directors and managers, ensuring that goals are aligned and operationalized within the EHS domain. They are responsible for the strategic oversight of resources, budgeting, and staffing across the EHS sub-functions, driving collaboration among different stakeholders. This role also involves recommending and approving policies, guiding the university's approach to risk management, and making decisions that influence the university’s overall development and sustainability goals.