Job Description Summary

The Program Manager - Safety and Health Regulatory Compliance develops, manages, and implements UMD health and safety programs in alignment with legal and institutional requirements. The primary responsibility of the position is to lead innovative workplace safety and health initiatives in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, relevant industry standards and university policies. The Program Manager must promptly investigate and develop corrective measures for the UMD community to manage high-risk and time-sensitive projects that are developed across campus. The Program Manager coordinates with UMD project and departmental leadership to identify needs, set goals, and develop action plans that drive continuous improvement in safety performance. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), the position is responsible for proactive leading indicators including safety inspections, safety committee oversight, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action development, and lessons- learned communication. The Program Manager partners with UMD departments across campus and at satellite facilities to ensure that safety initiatives address organizational needs and support a strong culture of safety and incident prevention as a core value. The role includes analyzing safety data and metrics (both lagging and leading indicators) and advising the Assistant Director and other technical staff on safety and health management and compliance issues specific to the UMD community and prepares clear written reports that logically summarize findings and data.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional program management or higher education experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License), Respiratory Protection

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$72,000-86,400

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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