Occupancy Inspection Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/11/2026.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Professional provides compliance andsupport to academic, research, athletics, students, and residential programsfor the university campus and related satellite locations.
(EHS Department Mission: It isthe mission of the Environmental Health & Safety Department to supportuniversity functions by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment forstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as to provide professionalguidance and direction toward compliance with University, Federal, State, andlocal rules and regulations.)
Manage programs and coordinate or execute functions in support of thefollowing 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
Assistant Campus Fire Marshal
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
Assistant Campus Fire Marshal
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 HealthManagement [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
Produce internal written correspondence/communication appropriate to target audiences
Maintain good working relationships

5%         Risk Management andAssessment [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:

Requiresa bachelor's degree in fire administration, occupational health, occupationalsafety, environmental health, public health, or a direct related field from anaccredited institution. (Experience may substitute for directly related degreeon a 2-year experience for 1-year of education ratio - in addition to theminimum required work experience listed below).
Preferred Education: Graduate degree in fireadministration, environmental health, occupational safety, risk management, oremergency management.

Requiresa minimum of 3 year directly-related work experience in the EHS programs oractivities (preferably in academic or governmental environments) - includingoversight of fire and safety compliance and experience in one or more of thefollowing disciplines:
Emergency Management
Environmental Management
Occupational Safety and/or DOT

Certification or license required:
Valid CO driver's 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 hire
Oil and Public Safety Class A & B Certification or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire
Certification/registrationis desirable in one or more of the following disciplines, but not required:
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

REQUIRES:
Functional knowledge of common computer applications (Word processing, email, internet browsers, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, or similar) and database functions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The position must be physically fit with the ability to be medically approved to wear a respirator -- during work activities (Also see physical requirements related to job tasks)
Demonstrated experience conducting training and/or in public speaking
Strong understanding of the operation of typical environmental monitoring instrumentation and a basic knowledge of various sampling and monitoring methodologies
Basic ability researching and interpreting applicable EHS and safety regulations
Solid understanding of occupational health and safety operations
Basic knowledge of applicable technical standards

This position will interact with students,faculty and staff and must display strong verbal communications skill and anamiable personality that are essential to success.
A criminal background check will be conductedfor the successful candidate. The position will be provided with access to mostareas of the university campus during and after hours. Based on the nature ofthe work and responsibilities for this position, the employee must be reliableand should not present a credible criminal or safety risk.