Summary
Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Looking for a challenging role, leading a dedicated team of professionals in air, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous waste management?
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Iowa State University (ISU) is currently seeking qualified applicants to lead the management of environmental programs at ISU. EH&S is an employing unit that reports to the Office of University Counsel at ISU. EH&S aids the campus community in preventing illness and injury, protecting the environment, and connecting the university to the message of safety and preparedness. EH&S delivers effective education, fosters beneficial partnerships, maintains technical expertise, and provides exemplary service.
This position will lead regulatory compliance assistance for all University laboratories and other campus facilities, interact with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, and provide technical expertise during hazardous material emergencies. Programs managed include federally mandated Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and various related programs including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), Campus Title V permit and non-domestic Wastewater (NDW2) programs. Additional responsibilities will include supervision of five Environmental Programs staff that conduct environmental sampling, campus inspections, and inventory materials and equipment as required by the universitys multiplepermits and as well as assisting sustainability efforts related to hazardous waste minimization and recycling.
The Environmental Programs (EP) team works with campus staff to collect hazardous materials, including chemical, radiological, biological, and other special waste streams, and transports hazardous materials to theISU-Regulated Materials Facility (ISU-RMF). The EP team also operates a pathological waste incinerator; provides training on environmental topics to university personnel; and leads in the overall operation of theRCRA,UST,AST, and other regulatory programs.
This role is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that covers all aspects of EHS. Rather than being confined to a single area, you will gain experience across a wide range of environmental media, fostering significant professional growth at one of the nations top universities. Working in a variety of settings across campus, you will encounter many on-the-job learning opportunities and develop your skills as an environmental manager. Join this exceptional team to display your talents and reap the rewards of a fulfilling position!
To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by January 27th, 2025.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Example of Duties
Interprets environmental regulations, guidelines, and best practices and authors compliance manuals and resources.
Assists with program budget, purchasing, and activity reporting.
Conducts activities that support research such as obtaining permits, coordinating resources, and providing consultation.
Drafts regulatory reports.
Provides support to campus clients and coordinates worksite inspections.
Supervises, coordinates work assignments, conducts evaluations, and trains staff.
May perform any duties of a professional environmental engineer.
This position requires the ability to lift forty pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, have sufficient manual dexterity to manage chemical containers and work with tools; and wear a respirator.
Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals
Supervises a small department or work team
Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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