UNIV - Program Manager II -Waste & Env Programs

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•$81,192 - $146,166

About The Position

The Program Manager II - Waste & Environmental Programs (WEP) leads the URM Workplace Health and Safety WEP team in strategic planning and execution of departmental initiatives. The position directs specialized waste, environmental, safety, and emergency-response programs, including infectious, hazardous, pathological, chemotherapy, and sharps waste; asbestos, UST/AST, and air permitting; and emergency response. The role manages contracts, budgets, vendors, projects, and staff development, while ensuring departmental objectives align with the organization’s mission and vision. It coordinates across departments and locations, including the Charleston campus and offsite locations, and serves as a liaison to promote effective communication and best practices. The position is also expected to drive continuous improvement and innovation. The role oversees regulatory compliance and reporting, including interpreting federal, state, and local requirements; preparing required reports and permits; managing inspections and audits; responding to notices of violation and corrective-action requests; and ensuring appropriate handling and vendor tracking of regulated medical waste. It develops vendor and contract management strategies, oversees vendor performance, and supports stakeholders and teams with contract-management practices. The Program Manager II develops and evaluates program strategies, monitors performance, and uses data to guide decisions and resource allocation. It manages fiduciary responsibilities and the WEP budget, analyzes financial performance, prepares reports, and forecasts resource needs. The position also coaches and develops staff, supports recruitment and onboarding, delivers training and enrichment opportunities, and promotes employee engagement and retention. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant program experience. Preferred qualifications include DOT Materials Certification, Hazwoper Certification, RCRA Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Certification, and extensive contract, vendor, and project management experience. The job requires the physical capabilities described in the posting, including frequent seated, upright, and mobile work; continuous indoor work; occasional outdoor work in extreme weather, confined spaces, and dusty areas; and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Four years of relevant program experience.
Ability to perform job functions in upright, seated, and mobile positions (frequent).
Ability to work indoors (continuous) and outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (infrequent).
Ability to work in confined or cramped spaces (infrequent) and dusty areas (infrequent).
Ability to kneel, squat, and perform pinching operations (infrequent).
Ability to use both hands and arms, perform repetitive hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder motions, reach in all directions, and perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (frequent).
Good finger dexterity and ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous).
Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds unassisted, lift objects up to 15 pounds from floor level to 36 inches, and push or pull objects up to 15 pounds (infrequent).
Ability to maintain corrected 20/40 vision; see objects close at hand and at a distance; discriminate between colors; judge distance and depth; and maintain peripheral vision.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction and hear or understand whispered conversations at a distance of three feet.

Nice To Haves

DOT Materials Certification.
Hazwoper Certification.
RCRA Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Certification.
Extensive contract, vendor, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations, including SC DHEC infectious-waste requirements and EPA hazardous-waste regulations under RCRA.
Prepare, submit, and maintain regulatory reports, permits, and compliance documentation, including infectious-waste, hazardous-waste, air, water-quality, and stormwater reports.
Manage site inspections and audits and respond to notices of violation and corrective-action requests.
Oversee segregation, packaging, labeling, storage, and transport of regulated medical waste; audit vendor manifest tracking and compliance with transportation rules.
Train staff on infectious-waste handling protocols and maintain training records.
Develop and execute contract-management strategies and vendor-development initiatives for Waste and Environmental Program management and development.
Negotiate vendor terms, evaluate vendor performance, develop contract-management policies and procedures, identify and assess vendors, and establish a vendor-management framework.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vendor capabilities with organizational requirements and goals; provide internal training on contract management and vendor relations.
Identify contract risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Develop and implement strategic plans to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Waste and Environmental Programs, Emergency Response Programs, and Safety Team Initiatives.
Assess existing programs, identify improvement opportunities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and use data to guide decisions and resource allocation.
Establish stakeholder partnerships, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and monitor program performance through evaluation metrics and reporting.
Manage fiduciary responsibilities for waste, environmental, and emergency-response programs.
Develop and manage the WEP budget, identify cost-saving initiatives, analyze budget performance and variances, and prepare financial reports and presentations.
Forecast budget needs and resource allocation with department leadership and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Create coaching and rounding schedules for Environmental Health Manager III and Environmental Health Manager II positions.
Design, deliver, and evaluate training and development opportunities, including Emergency Response skills and leadership development.
Foster staff engagement and collaboration; serve as a coach and trusted advisor to the WEP team.
Manage recruitment activities, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Participate in departmental leadership training and development initiatives and attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions prepared and on time.