Environmental Operations Manager

Job Posting Title

Environmental Operations Manager ----

Hiring Department

Environmental Health and Safety ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 ----

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date

Immediately ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue ----

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details

General Notes

Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

For more information on Environmental Health and Safety, Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Website

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

Purpose

Manage the coordination and compliance of environmental programs including food and drinking water safety, storm water and wastewater management, spill prevention and response for the University's main campus and satellite locations. Manage environmental operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the environmental operations team. Foster a collaborative and ethical team environment through leadership and development of staff.
• Oversees inspections and monitoring of UT properties, facilities, and construction sites to ensure compliance with permit requirements of storm water, wastewater, air, SPCC, Petroleum Storage Tanks(PST) and other environmental programs. Reviews plans and specifications submitted to EHS for compliance with environmental regulations and University requirements, e.g. construction standards, environmental plans, and other design requirements. Effectively communicates Environmental Program's requirements to Project Managers and Construction Administrators.
• Directs the development, enhancement, and implementation of programs such as SPCC and storm water for the University. Tasks include strategic development, developing procedures, training, and forms and documents. Develops internal system to track permit requirements within Environmental Programs.
• Oversees environmental sampling in accordance with permit requirements. Reviews and analyzes laboratory results and environmental data. Compares results to current policies, guidelines, and regulations. Generates reports including recommendations for immediate resolution. Prepares reports as required by permits.
• In the absence of the Associate Director, oversight of the EHS-Environmental Program. Must be familiar with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other EPA regulations and develop a working knowledge of the University procedures and processes for hazardous waste management.
• Serve as a member of the UT Hazmat response team responding to potentially unsafe conditions such as spills of pollutants and other contaminants, environmental complaints and other problems, while analyzing results of environmental, personnel and facility safety. Works with team members and other University departments to resolve these situations.
• Serve as the University and EHS representative in each of the following regulatory organizations: Clean Air Force of Central Texas (CAF), UT System Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) and Improving Austin Streams (IAS). Will represent the University and update the Director and Associate Director.
• This position requires a class "C" operator driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field. 4+ years of experience in the field of environmental health and safety compliance. Proven experience as an environmental manager/supervisor. Solid understanding of environmental laws and regulations. Outstanding attention to detail. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills. Class "C" Operator Driver's License.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field. 6+ years of experience in the field of environmental health and safety compliance. Proven experience as an environmental manager/supervisor. Environmental health and safety experience in a higher education environment. Experience and ability in reading construction drawings. Professional licenses or certifications such as CHMM, CSP, or Registered sanitarian.

Salary Range

$85,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
• May be required to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• May be required to pass a physical examination.
• May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
• May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate job related equipment.
• May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.