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Project Director (Principal Investigator)

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is seeking a highly motivated Project Director to serve as the chief administrator, compliance lead, and strategic manager for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Hazardous Materials Worker Training Program. The Director oversees all hazmat training operations, ensures regulatory compliance, manages staff and partners, and is fully responsible for program performance, fiscal integrity, and alignment with NIEHS requirements. The position reports to the Director and Executive Operations Officer of the IBT Education Department.

This position is based in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to work in-person full-time at our DC headquarters. Occasional travel to conduct site visits, attend NIEHS meetings, and regional training activities is also required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide overall leadership for the NIEHS hazmat training program, ensuring alignment with NIEHS Worker Training Program goals.
• Develop annual work plans, training calendars, and outreach strategies.
• Coordinate with unions, employers, training centers, and community partners to expand access to hazmat training.
• Oversee all curriculum creation and revisions.
• Lead continuous improvement processes based on evaluation findings and NIEHS feedback.
• Implementing internal controls that provide reasonable assurance of compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and award terms.
• Develop and manage the annual budget aligned with approved work plans and training targets.
• Review procurement requests to ensure compliance with competitive bidding requirements and federal purchasing rules.
• Coordinate with finance staff to reconcile accounts, track obligations, and monitor burn rates.
• Ensure all expenditures comply with 2 CFR 200, NIEHS Worker Training Program requirements, and institutional policies.
• Ensure that all financial documents are A-133 Audit-ready.
• Ensure that all program reports are accurate, complete, and fully aligned with NIEHS rules and regulations.
• Ensure long‑term sustainability by aligning spending with program outcomes and institutional priorities.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing federal grants, preferably NIEHS or OSHA.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT hazmat regulations, EPA emergency response standards, and worker protection laws.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating multi‑site training programs.
• Excellent communication, project management, and data reporting skills.

Education Requirement:

• Master’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, public health, or related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification required.
• 5–7 years of experience in hazmat worker training, emergency response, or environmental health programs.

Salary is commensurate with experience, with a salary range of $135,000 - $160,000. The IBT offers a generous total compensation package, including 100% employer-paid health & welfare plan, a pension plan, optional 401(k) participation, FICA reimbursement, and vacation & sick leave plans.

The IBT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.