Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - EHS Life Safety & EOC Compliance
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Galveston, Texas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- 3+ years
Provides professional knowledge and expertise in the operation and support of environmental, health, and safety programs in compliance with regulatory agencies, national guidelines, and institutional policies.
Compensation
Actual salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet all environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections.
- Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and supports EHS programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Provides technical consultation, guidance, and customer support regarding Life Safety and Environment of Care compliance requirements.
- Participates in and supports Environment of Care and other relevant committees, including providing technical input, reports, and recommendations.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, safety, fire, and life safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field
- Nice to have: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Nice to have: Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
- Nice to have: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Nice to have: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)