Emergency Management Program Manager Jobs in Colorado

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2026.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Professional provides compliance and support to academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programs for the university campus and related satellite locations.
(EHS Department Mission: It is the mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to support university functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professional guidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.)
Manage programs and coordinate or execute functions in support of the following program areas:
Fire Safety Compliance, Operations, and Inspections
Environmental Compliance, Programs, and Regulatory Permits
Emergency Management Operations and Response
Manage and Compliance of CDL, CMV, and DOT Programs and Operations
Oversees Pest/Animal Management Program
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Operations
General Campus Safety
Occupational Safety Programs
Occupational Health Management Operations
Provides Training (for Faculty, Staff & Students)

Job Duties:

25%       Fire Safety Management and Operations [Essential]
Provide oversight and compliance of life safety systems including testing, inspections, programs, and recordkeeping
Responsible for coordinating and conducting fire safety inspections, drills, and audits across campus facilities
Develop, coordinate, and deliver fire safety education and resources
Investigate potential fire hazards
Complete construction building/remodel design reviews to maintain fire code
Recommend life safety system maintenance priorities and suggest options for improved campus-wide fire safety
Provide life safety reviews for event safety. Attend and conduct inspections of events and provide fire safety oversight at events
Provide written or oral input on safety deficiencies and required actions
20%       Environmental Compliance [Essential]
Manage Storage Tank Compliance and Programs, Inspections, and Recordkeeping
Manage and review Mold Management Operations
Update and maintain the SPCC Plan and monitor inspections
Manage Asbestos Inspections and recordkeeping
Support Hazardous Waste Inspections and Operations
Support Sewer and Safe Drinking Water Program and Permits
Conduct or assist with environmental audits and plan review to validate compliance with State and Federal guidelines
Coordinate and participate in asbestos testing
Maintain detailed, well-organized and comprehensive records
20%       Safety, DOT and Health Management [Essential]
Develop, review, maintain, and keep excellent recordkeeping for the DOT program
Maintain CDL and CMV compliance
Oversee the AED, Bleed Kit, Narcan, Epi-pen program
Manage Occupational Safety programs
Manage Occupational Health programs
Assist with Health incidents and investigations

15%       Emergency Management [Essential]
Develop, review, and maintain EHS emergency management program
Maintain, analyze, and review Tornado Staging Area and Areas of Refuge programs
Primary responder to EHS campus emergencies
Respond and participate in hazardous materials emergency responses
Maintain and review EHS emergency management equipment
Act as hazardous materials incident responder
Maintain 40-hour OSHA HazWoper certification
Oversee the Pest and Animal response program

10%       Customer Service [Essential]
Act as campus information resource on EHS issues and responds to complaints, concerns, and inquiries about environmental health and safety matters
Product internal written correspondence/communications appropriate to target audiences
Maintain good working relationships
5%         Risk Management and Assessment [Essential]
Support Risk Management and Insurance Operations including inspections and investigations
Identify risk and hazards associated with campus activities, such as academic and maintenance work, and analyze and assist personnel in controlling hazards in order to protect human health and safety
Conduct risk assessments
5%         Training [Essential]
Develop, coordinate and deliver training to faculty, staff and students for environmental compliance
Maintain proficiency in topics taught through continued research and training
Maintain applicable professional and technical certifications and attend recommended training

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupational safety, environmental health, public health, or a direct related field from an accredited institution. (Experience may substitute for directly related degree on a 2-year experience for 1-year education ratio-in addition to the minimum required work experience listed below). 
Requires a minimum of 3-year directly related work experience in the EHS programs or activities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) -including oversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
Emergency Management
Environmental Management
Occupational Safety and/or DOT
Required:
Valid CO drivers license
Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire
OSHA 40-hr HazWoper certification or ability to obtain such within 6 months of hire
Oil and Public Safety Class A & B Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire