Environmental Operations Manager

University of Texas at Austin•UT MAIN CAMPUS, UT

5d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe campus operations, protects students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the environment. The Environmental Operations Manager manages coordination and compliance of environmental programs—including food and drinking water safety, storm water and wastewater management, and spill prevention and response—across the University’s main campus and satellite locations. The position also manages environmental operations staff. The manager oversees environmental inspections, monitoring, sampling, and regulatory reporting; develops and implements environmental programs and systems for tracking permit requirements; and communicates environmental requirements to project managers and construction administrators. The role includes oversight of the EHS Environmental Program in the Associate Director’s absence, participation on the University’s hazardous materials response team, and representation of the University in specified regulatory organizations. The position requires driving University vehicles and maintaining a Class C operator driver’s license. This is a regular staff position with a 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Extended shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays may occasionally be required. Work may involve variable weather and temperatures, chemicals, biohazards, fumes, confined spaces, elevated work, and physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment is furnished and may be 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; the selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record. A non-Texas resident must obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Authorization 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 team 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 development, procedures, training, forms, and documents.
Develop an internal system to track permit requirements within Environmental Programs.
Oversee environmental sampling, review and analyze laboratory results and environmental data, compare results with applicable policies and regulations, and generate reports with recommendations for resolution.
Prepare reports required by permits.
Provide oversight of the EHS Environmental Program in the Associate Director’s absence; maintain familiarity with RCRA and other EPA regulations and develop working knowledge of University hazardous-waste procedures and processes.
Serve on the UT Hazmat response team, responding to pollutant or contaminant spills, environmental complaints, and other potentially unsafe conditions, and 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 update the Director and Associate Director.
Drive University vehicles and maintain an acceptable driver rating under the applicable policy.
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.
Generous 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.
Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID.