Environmental Operations Manager

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the coordination and compliance of environmental programs—including food and drinking water safety, storm water and wastewater management, and spill prevention and response—for the University’s main campus and satellite locations. Manage environmental operations staff and, in the absence of the Associate Director, provide oversight of the EHS Environmental Program. The position oversees environmental inspections, monitoring, sampling, permit compliance, and review of environmental plans and construction specifications. It develops and implements environmental programs and systems for tracking permit requirements, analyzes laboratory results and environmental data, and prepares required reports and recommendations. The role also serves on the UT Hazmat response team, represents the University in specified regulatory organizations, and drives University vehicles. A Class C operator driver’s license and a current three-year driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
At least 4 years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance.
Proven experience as an environmental manager or supervisor.
Solid understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Class C Operator Driver’s License and a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence; non-Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field.
At least 6 years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance.
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.

Responsibilities

Manage the environmental operations team and foster a collaborative, ethical environment through staff leadership and development.
Oversee inspections and monitoring of University properties, facilities, and construction sites for compliance with environmental permits and programs, including storm water, wastewater, air, SPCC, and Petroleum Storage Tanks requirements.
Review plans and specifications submitted to EHS for compliance with environmental regulations and University requirements, and communicate program requirements to project managers and construction administrators.
Direct the development, enhancement, and implementation of environmental programs, including strategic planning, procedures, training, forms, and documents.
Develop an internal system to track permit requirements within Environmental Programs.
Oversee environmental sampling in accordance with permit requirements; review and analyze laboratory results and environmental data, compare results with policies and regulations, and prepare reports with recommendations for resolution.
Prepare reports required by permits.
Provide oversight of the EHS Environmental Program in the Associate Director’s absence.
Develop working knowledge of University procedures for hazardous waste management and maintain familiarity with RCRA and other EPA regulations.
Serve on the UT Hazmat response team, responding to potentially unsafe conditions, spills, environmental complaints, and other problems; work with team members and University departments to resolve them.
Represent the University and EHS in the Clean Air Force of Central Texas, UT System Environmental Advisory Group, and Improving Austin Streams, and provide updates to the Director and Associate Director.
Drive University vehicles and maintain an acceptable driver rating.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with staff ID card.
Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.