Environmental Compliance Manager

University of Vermont • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Manager oversees the University of Vermont’s compliance with a broad range of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the CAA, CWA, SPCC, EPCRA, RCRA, TSCA, and related DOT regulations. The role leads the development and administration of environmental policies and procedures; maintains and updates required permits, plans, and regulatory reports; and serves as a primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position also develops, delivers, and coordinates training to campus partners and EHS personnel on a variety of environmental compliance topics. Key program responsibilities include managing the University’s air permit; leading air emissions calculations and associated reporting; overseeing air pollution compliance and facility record tracking (fuel use, refrigerant leaks, and related data); conducting EPCRA Tier II reporting for all UVM locations; maintaining the University’s SPCC Plan; and coordinating UST inspections, registrations, and compliance activities. In addition, the Environmental Compliance Manager provides strategic leadership for hazardous building materials programs, such as asbestos and lead, including supervision of the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and technicians. The role also directs the University’s hazardous waste management program, including supervision of two Environmental Safety Technicians. As part of the hazardous waste program, the Environmental Compliance Manager maintains and updates the University’s TSDF operating permit, prepares hazardous waste generation and hazardous waste minimization reports, develops strategies for pollution prevention, and advises the campus community on regulations and issues related to the collection and disposal of hazardous waste generated by University operations. The Environmental Compliance Manager also coordinates emergency response to hazardous materials spills and releases on campus, collaborating with local contractors, regulatory agencies, and local first responders. This position reports to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and operates autonomously within a broader division committed to workplace diversity and inclusion, “Our Common Ground” values, environmental sustainability, excellent customer service, and a strong campus safety culture.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, SPCC, EPCRA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT).
• Experience in developing and administering environmental policies and procedures.
• Experience in maintaining and updating permits, plans, and regulatory reports.
• Experience liaising with regulatory agencies.
• Experience in developing and delivering training on environmental compliance.
• Experience managing air permits, air emissions calculations, and reporting.
• Experience in air pollution compliance and facility record tracking.
• Experience with EPCRA Tier II reporting.
• Experience maintaining SPCC Plans.
• Experience with UST inspections, registrations, and compliance.
• Experience in hazardous building materials programs (asbestos, lead).
• Experience in hazardous waste management programs.
• Experience maintaining TSDF operating permits.
• Experience preparing hazardous waste generation and minimization reports.
• Experience developing pollution prevention strategies.
• Experience advising on hazardous waste regulations.
• Experience coordinating emergency response to hazardous materials spills and releases.
• Experience collaborating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and first responders.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the University of Vermont’s compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, SPCC, EPCRA, RCRA, TSCA, DOT).
• Leads the development and administration of environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains and updates required permits, plans, and regulatory reports.
• Serves as a primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Develops, delivers, and coordinates training on environmental compliance topics.
• Manages the University’s air permit and leads air emissions calculations and reporting.
• Oversees air pollution compliance and facility record tracking.
• Conducts EPCRA Tier II reporting.
• Maintains the University’s SPCC Plan.
• Coordinates UST inspections, registrations, and compliance activities.
• Provides strategic leadership for hazardous building materials programs (asbestos, lead).
• Supervises the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and technicians.
• Directs the University’s hazardous waste management program.
• Supervises two Environmental Safety Technicians.
• Maintains and updates the University’s TSDF operating permit.
• Prepares hazardous waste generation and minimization reports.
• Develops strategies for pollution prevention.
• Advises the campus community on hazardous waste regulations and issues.
• Coordinates emergency response to hazardous materials spills and releases.
• Collaborates with local contractors, regulatory agencies, and local first responders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed