Director Environmental Health and Safety

Scouting America is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Director of Environmental Health and Safety to champion our commitment to fostering a safe, sustainable, and compliant environment for all employees and program participants. In this influential leadership role, you will provide expert guidance on health and safety practices across the organization, driving proactive hazard identification, risk analysis, resolution, and ongoing monitoring to protect those we serve.

As an authority on environmental health and safety, you will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while striving to exceed these standards. This includes analyzing incidents, mitigating risks, and providing litigation support when necessary. Your collaboration with diverse teams will be essential in cultivating a culture that prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of health and safety within Scouting America, ensuring a secure and thriving environment for employees and program participants alike. The Director of Environmental Health and Safety reports directly to the Senior Vice President and Chief Safeguarding Office

• Responsible for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices in BSA activities and program.
• Develops hazard control, designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
• Develops, implements, administers, and advises others on hazard-control programs.
• Measures, audits, and evaluates the effectiveness of hazard-control programs.
• Serves as staff adviser to volunteers and committees and manages people and projects.
• Responsible for budgeting and managing expenses. Seeks and recommends cost improvements and provides return on investment analysis regarding costs to actual outcomes.
• Responsible for coaching, development, performance management, goal setting and achievement for staff. Establishes goals for team that are aligned with the strategic plan and department goals, monitors and measures the team’s progress and results to ensure all goals are accomplished within performance period.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Environmental hazards; control methods, and assessment techniques; EHS regulations and compliance including federal (OSHA, EPA) and state/local regulations; accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and proactive measures; data analysis and reporting.
• Skill in: Leadership and team management; written and verbal communication; incident reporting systems, hazard identification tools, and data analysis; managing multiple projects, deadlines, and regulations; negotiating with contractors, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Ability to: Interpret EHS data, identify trends, and generate reports for internal and external stakeholders; analyze complex situations, identify root causes of safety or environmental issues, and implement effective solutions; assess risks, identify potential hazards, and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs; handle unexpected situations, emergencies, and challenges with poise and effective leadership.

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science; Occupational Health and Safety; Environmental Engineering; or a related field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate Environmental Health Sciences (EHS), including leading and managing a team, with at least 5 years of experience as a safety professional after certification.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
• Hearing acuity for verbal communication, conversations, face-to-face interactions, and/or responses via telephone and telephone systems.
• Speaking ability for general communication and ability to clearly enunciate in conversations with others.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!