Occupational Health & Safety Director

Job Title
Occupational Health & Safety Director

Requisition Number
RE54452

Working Title

Department Name
3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

8 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from a wide range of experiences; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus on off campus; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 10 lbs. Standing, walking, and sitting. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.

Shift

Primarily days with core hours from 8 am -5 pm, Monday – Friday. Additional hours required as workload demands.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, oversight and management of occupational health and safety programs for the university. Promotes a safe and healthy environment for employees, students, patients and visitors. Promotes compliance with all applicable safety and health standards.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Prefer Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP); or other relevant professional certification.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Science, Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Deadline to Apply
07/02/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.