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Cornell University

Research university in Ithaca, NY

Environmental Compliance and Hazardous Materials Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeIthaca, NY, USA$112.8k - $137.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering with an environmental focus is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience, or an equivalent combination with an applicable advanced degree, demonstrated experience in site remediation, wastewater and industrial pre-treatment programs, storm-water permitting and inspections, and project management is required.
  • Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office Suite products, at a minimum, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • A proven track record of completing work on time and within budget is required.
  • Two years of supervisory experience are required.
  • Experience working directly with external agencies is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations, including EPA, NYSDEC, DOT, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, is required.
  • A valid New York State driver's license must be possessed and maintained. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a New York State license within 30 days of starting employment.
  • Ability to obtain a valid New York State commercial driver's license with a hazardous materials endorsement is required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and be medically cleared to wear respiratory protection equipment and other personal protective equipment for hazardous materials emergency responder work is required.
  • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, annual 8-hour refresher training, and 8-hour HAZWOPER supervisor training are required.
  • RCRA hazardous waste training is required.
  • DOT hazardous materials transportation and shipping training is required.
  • Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences is required.
  • The role requires 40-hour HAZWOPER training, hands-on training, on-site field experience, and annual 8-hour refresher training for hazardous materials emergency response.
  • The role requires capability to serve as a Hazmat Technician/Specialist, mitigate hazardous materials releases, and complete HAZWOPER supervisor training.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage staff and contractor services for hazardous waste handling and disposal for the university and outlying facilities.
  • Provide strategic operational and technical oversight to develop, implement, and ensure processes for legally and safely managing chemical, biological, and radiological waste across campus.
  • Select and manage contracts for the safe and legal disposition of hazardous waste.
  • Oversee and develop regulatory deliverables, including permits, renewals, and compliance reports, and maintain documentation for compliance, audit readiness, and accurate accountability.
  • Collect and compile metrics to support program operations and compliance.
  • Schedule staff to ensure the campus waste program satisfies business processes and legal requirements.
  • Ensure adequate handling and storage facilities are available and properly maintained.
  • Serve as a backup member to hazardous materials technicians and waste operations, and respond to hazardous materials emergencies.
  • Provide primary engineering and operational oversight for chemical and radiological remediation sites in the Town of Lansing.
  • Manage closed chemical and radioactive waste disposal sites and associated groundwater remediation systems.
  • Work with operations and maintenance personnel to meet regulatory and budget requirements and annual site goals and objectives.
  • Work with external regulatory agencies to negotiate and determine ongoing requirements and ensure site goals and objectives are met.
  • When applicable, work with private consultants to negotiate scope, fees, and schedules, and work with the Contracts and Capital Projects Office and/or Procurement to enter into professional agreements.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record for remediation sites and provide engineering oversight and signatory support, or coordinate to obtain PE signatory as required.
  • Serve as a backup to site operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Supervise hazardous waste staff, the inactive hazardous waste site manager, and the environmental program specialist for chemical and petroleum bulk storage.
  • Manage staff activities, delegate assignments, coach staff, support staff development, advise staff on appropriate actions, and encourage teamwork.
  • Ensure staff maintain active direction and management of EHS programs.
  • Conduct an annual Personal Dialogue and prepare an Individual Development Plan.
  • Provide time-critical project support for assessment of required environmental design and approvals.
  • Provide technical and regulatory analyses for projects, including project waste hazard assessments, storm-water design calculations, sanitary discharge calculations, and air impact analyses.
  • Work as a member of project teams with EHS office members and other Cornell entities.
  • Review proposed projects to determine applicability of environmental and EHS requirements.
  • Assess environmental aspects and compliance status of university facilities, projects, and operations, and provide timely documentation of assessments.
  • Develop and lead the University Solid and Hazardous Waste and Petroleum and Chemical Storage compliance programs.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and promote policies and procedures for these programs, as well as strategic training and education initiatives for university personnel on relevant environmental compliance program areas and EHS requirements.
  • Work with responsible managers, stakeholders, and staff to ensure continuous compliance with applicable laws and regulations and anticipate potential changes to maintain compliant university operations.
  • Collaborate with university departments and units to integrate policies and procedures and coordinate campus environmental, health, and safety initiatives consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship.
  • Respond to and oversee hazardous materials emergencies as a member and subject matter expert on Cornell University's EHS incident response team, including incidents outside normal work hours.
  • Participate in hazardous materials drills and training exercises.
  • Serve as a member of EHS's hazardous materials emergency spill response team.
  • Support campus stakeholders, including facility and project managers, EHS, Cornell administration, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Desired Qualifications

  • A New York State-registered Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain registration within six months, is preferred.
  • Experience working for a corporate environmental office, environmental consulting firm, or regulatory agency is preferred.
  • Experience leading teams and managing projects involving environmental compliance activities is preferred.
  • Ability to write corrective action plans is preferred.
  • Ability to interpret environmental regulations and apply them to compliance assurance at university facilities is preferred.
  • Specific interest and demonstrated experience in environmental projects, ability to produce technically sound documentation, and ability to communicate results regarding complex environmental assessment processes are preferred.
  • Interest in developing a stewardship relationship with Cornell campus and its community is preferred.
  • Experience with computation programs for air emissions and storm-water calculations is preferred.

About the Company

Cornell University

Research university in Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is a privately endowed research university and New York's federal land-grant institution, based in Ithaca, New York, with education, research, and public-engagement programs.

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