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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Lead EHS Professional

🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ January 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a Lead EHS Professional. The role involves assisting the EHS Manager/Director by supervising EHS Technicians and Professionals, analyzing work environments, and designing programs to mitigate health and environmental risks due to chemical, physical, radiological, biological, and ergonomic factors. The professional will conduct air and noise sampling, respirator fit testing, lab fume hood evaluations, and prepare technical reports.

Highlights
  • Assist EHS Manager/Director and supervise EHS Technicians and Professionals.
  • Analyze work environments and design programs to control and prevent disease, injury, and environmental impact.
  • Conduct air sampling for mold, nuisance dust, hazardous chemicals (including PCB and organics), and asbestos.
  • Perform noise surveys, respirator fit testing, and lab fume hood evaluations.
  • Prepare technical reports on sampling and evaluations.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related discipline.
  • Preferred: Master of Science in related fields or 4 years progressive occupational safety, health, and management experience; experience in Radiation Safety and Biosafety.
  • MUST work on-site as per university policy.
  • Salary is commensurate with education and experience; permanent full-time exempt position.
  • Provides Environmental Health and Safety services across all university units and programs.

Lead EHS Professional Full Description


Lead EHS Professional
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount

Posting Details
 Classification Information 
Classification Type  | EHRA
 Position Overview 
Primary Purpose of Position  | This position acts as Assistant to the EHS Manager/Director and supervises the EHS Technicians and Professionals in this unit. Analyzes work environments to design and implement programs to control, eliminate and prevent disease, injury and/or environmental impact caused by chemical, physical, radiological and biological agents, ergonomic and or other factors. Conducts air sampling for mold, nuisance dust, hazardous chemical (i.e. PCB, organics) , and asbestos and provide technical reports. Conduct noise surveys and evaluations using all of the necessary equipment/instrumentation, respirator fit testing, lab fume hood evaluations and provide reports on all.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit  | To provide a variety of Environmental Health and Safety services to all administrative units, academic colleges/schools, departments and student programs. Services include risk assessment (hazard analysis; risk identification; loss control safety measures for the University), response to on-campus calls regarding fire alarm malfunctions, installation and service; and to reduce the actual loss of labor and equipment resources in the Administration of services.

Minimum Requirements  | Bachelor’s degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education  | Supervisor prefers Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or Health Physics or 4 years experience of progressive occupational safety and health experience and management experience. Experience in Radiation Safety and Biosafety
Ability to demonstrate a high level of job responsibility, ability to work independently, Operates a limited variety/complexity of equipment/machinery/devices used in the handling of hazardous and or radiological waste materials; Ability to effectively communicate oral and written.
Required License or Certification  |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.  | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
 Position Information 
Working Title  | Lead EHS Professional
Position Number  | 004881
Recruitment Salary Range  | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA  | Exempt
Appointment Type  | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track  | No
FTE  |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length  |
Organizational Division  | Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities
Organizational Location  | VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit  | Environmental Health and Safety
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | EPA2930
Open Date  | 01/02/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled  | 01/25/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search  |
Date Position Available  | 1/1/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant  | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount

Quick Link  | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39268
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  5. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  6. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Contact Division of Human Resources
 Phone: (336) 334-7862
 Fax: (336) 285-2799
 Email: hr@ncat.edu