Director of Engineering Environmental Regulations
About The Position
The Director of Environmental Regulations provides strategic leadership, oversight, and expert guidance to ensure the health system complies with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. This role oversees programs related to environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory reporting across hospitals, clinics, and ancillary facilities. The Director serves as the system’s primary subject-matter expert on environmental regulatory requirements and partners closely with clinical, facilities, safety, and executive leadership to develop and implement mitigation plans to reduce risk and promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible organization
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
- 10 years or more in environmental compliance management, preferably within the healthcare or a similarly highly-regulated industry.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certified Environmental Compliance Manager (CECM) or Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), preferred
Responsibilities
- Manages all environmental permits (such as Clean Air Act Title V permits, Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/NPDES permits for wastewater, etc.). This includes preparation, renewal, and ensuring compliance with all permit conditions
- Administers environmental monitoring (air, water, and soil sampling/testing) program and analyzes data.
- Responsible for preparing and submitting detailed compliance reports to regulatory bodies such as the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Develops, implements, and manages specific environmental programs, such as: Outdoor air quality management and emissions reporting Stormwater management procedures Wastewater management procedures Aboveground and underground fuel storage tanks
- Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Environmental and Occupational Safety Department to development, implementation, and training of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan
- Conducts routine environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all facilities to identify non-compliance issues
- Maintains comprehensive records and documentation of all inspections, audit findings, and corrective actions for internal and external regulatory reviews
- Stays up-to-date on all evolving environmental laws and regulations and communicates these requirements to engineering and plant management and staff
- Conducts training sessions for engineering and plant personnel on environmental regulations and emergency response protocols
- Conducts risk assessments to evaluate potential environmental risks associated with new projects, construction, or operational changes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
