Environmental Affairs Manager
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

EHS Central Account-230510

Career Area :

Environment, Health and Safety

Posting Open Date:

12/02/2024

Application Deadline:

01/06/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Environmental Affairs Manager

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20056617

Vacancy ID:

NF0008706

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

01/27/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The role of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) department is primarily environment, health and safety functions at the University. In support of the University's core mission, EHS will provide comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance and minimizing future potential liabilities. By developing EHS programs and performing various periodic inspections we can provide a safe work place, ensure a process of compliance and minimize future potential liabilities. EHS is organized into eight (8) sections: Biological Safety, Environmental Affairs, Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety and Business & Support.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Affairs Manager is a senior management position responsible for the proactive management of the environmental regulatory compliance for the University. This position manages 2 workgroups: (1) Environmental Affairs and (2) Hazardous Materials (direct supervision for 4 FTE with oversight for an additional 7 FTE).

The position has responsibility for oversight of air quality permits (Title V), underground/above ground storage tank management, water quality (NPDES) permits, surface water quality, stormwater management, wetland issues, environmental assessments at inactive waste sites, collection of radioactive and hazardous materials/wastes from campus and operation of the Hazardous Materials Facility (a fully permitted Treatment-Storage-Disposal facility), and the storage-for-decay program for short-lived radioactive wastes. This position maintains the environmental permitting of the above programs and ensures compliance with the increasing number of permits required by state and federal agencies.

This position manages a variety of broad reaching EHS remediation programs from the design stage to project completion for source removal and groundwater containment/cleanup at University sites; develops objectives and corrective action plans; manages consultants; some budget responsibilities; professional authority/accountability to manage programs. Interprets regulations for major remediation projects for internal and external stakeholders, including the media.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent).
* At least 15 years progressively responsible and closely related experience in Environmental management and permitting.
* A strong background in environmental management and specific permitting experience in at least one of the permitting medias.
* Knowledge and experience of EPA and NC environmental regulations is required.
* Progressive environmental regulatory compliance experience in the interpretation, application and management of compliance obligations associated with University functions affecting compliance with air, waste, water, ground water quality and/or other programs including EPH One Plan, USTs, Title V, SPCC, TSCA (Asbestos, PCBs), FIFRA (pesticides), and EPCRA (Tier II and TRI reporting) along with working knowledge of OSHA HAZWOPER regulatory compliance obligations.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and collaborative decision making in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Knowledge of environmental engineering.
* Knowledge of containment standards and engineering.
* Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive leadership team.
* Demonstrate strong coalition building and collaboration skills.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

This position requires physical agility (i.e. Stoop, crawl, climb ladders, move/transport heavy equipment, etc.), entry into hazardous environments, use of personal protective equipment, and an element of personal risk during emergency responses. The ability to wear a respirator (cartridge air purifying or open-circuit SCBA) is essential.

Annual medical clearance is required for Emergency Response Team.

This position is designated as University Emergency, Severe Weather Essential and Communicable Disease Mandatory Onsite - Primary.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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