Director of Occupational Safety and Emergency Services Training

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Director of Occupational Safety and Emergency Services Training

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Director of Occupational Safety and Emergency Services

Center for Business and Industry, Division of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships

Reports to: Vice President, Workforce Development and Community Partnerships

Supervision: Operations Staff and Instructors

Type of Position: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Director of Occupational Safety and Emergency Services Training provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for the College's corporate and public safety training enterprise, overseeing all aspects of program planning, implementation, compliance, staffing, and fiscal management.

This position has primary oversight of all consulting services, the College's Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center partnership and a broad portfolio of Corporate Health & Safety workshops. The Director serves as the primary institutional representative for corporate and public safety program areas and is accountable for achieving program fiscal and operational outcomes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and advancing the division's mission through innovation, partnership, and community engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all programs, staff, and

operations within the Occupational Safety and Emergency Services Training in collaboration with the Vice President of the Division

• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, including grant funds,

institutional allocations, and partnership resources.

• Collaborate in the generation of revenue for the department by participating in area organizations that could be potential customers, cold-calling, and participation in local events where potential customers may be found.

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, accreditation standards, and grant requirements.

• Lead the recruitment, selection, supervision, and professional development of all departmental personnel.

• Build and maintain high-level partnerships with employers, community organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.

• Lead the development and submission of grant applications, contracts, and formal partnership agreements.

• Represent the department and division in institutional governance, public forums, and external advisory bodies.

• Analyze program data and outcomes to guide continuous improvement, resource allocation, and strategic planning.

• Report to executive leadership on departmental performance, emerging needs, and recommendations for institutional action.

• Champion equity, inclusion, and access in all program design, staffing, and

community engagement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or education related to the field. Experience will be considered in lieu of education

• Seven or more years of experience in education, or a related sector.

• Demonstrated success in managing grant-funded programs or contracts,

departmental budgets, and diverse professional teams.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that result in measurable

program impact and are fiscally responsible.

• Knowledge of employer engagement strategies.

• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulation, and emergency management frameworks (ICS/NIMS).

• The ability to teach in one or more program areas when needed, possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• OSHA Outreach & OTI Education Center Instruction
• OSHA #511 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry)
• OSHA #501 (Trainer Course for General Industry)
• OSHA #503 (Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers)
• Hazardous Materials & HAZWOPER
• Incident Command & NIMS
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• EMA/EMI IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, plus ICS-300 and ICS-400, with ICS/NIMS Train-the-Trainer (e.g., TEEX MGT906)
• Workplace Violence & Active Shooter
• ALICE, FEMA Active Shooter, or Run/Hide/Fight instructor certification.
• Subject-Specific Topics (Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Hazard
• Communication, Safety Committee Planning)

Working Conditions

• This position may be required to work across any of the College's three campuses to support departmental programs, events, and operational needs as assigned. Flexibility to travel between locations is an essential function of the role.

• Primarily office-based with frequent travel to partner organizations, employer sites, and community events.

• Regular evening and weekend availability required to support program operations and external engagement.

• Sedentary to light work with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Schedule/Location: This position is designated as on-site at the NCC Fowler Family Southside Campus in Bethlehem, PA, and is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work schedule. Regular, in-person presence is required to fulfill essential job functions. Flexible Scheduling will be considered.

Benefits Snapshot

The College offers a generous benefits package to Full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, Four (4) day workweeks during Summer, Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s) – among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.