Environmental Quality Management Dir
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on April 18, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Environmental Quality Management Dir
Requisition Number
RE44959
Working Title
Environmental Quality Management Director
Department Name
3DE10:Env Quality Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
50
Salary Range
$80,839-137,427/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus on off campus; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 10 lbs. Standing, walking, and sitting. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/week)
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill the position of Environmental Quality Management Director. The University of Kentucky is a comprehensive land grant university with medical, academic, research and service facilities.
Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master's degree and six years of experience. PE, PG or CHMM preferred.
The Environmental Quality Management Director:
Excellent writing skills, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Drivers' License preferred.
Master's Preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Environmental Quality Management Dir
Requisition Number
RE44959
Working Title
Environmental Quality Management Director
Department Name
3DE10:Env Quality Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
50
Salary Range
$80,839-137,427/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by University guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; providing exceptional customer service; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus on off campus; interact with individuals from various levels throughout the university. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 10 lbs. Standing, walking, and sitting. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/week)
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill the position of Environmental Quality Management Director. The University of Kentucky is a comprehensive land grant university with medical, academic, research and service facilities.
Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master's degree and six years of experience. PE, PG or CHMM preferred.
The Environmental Quality Management Director:
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local compliance requirements for asbestos, PCB, and UST management; lead paint, SPCC and numerous other EPA programs; shipping hazardous materials in accordance with DOT/IATA; program development, education and training, recordkeeping, filing required reports, managing permits, negotiating fines and penalties.
- Directs all operations associated with the pick-up, storage, treatment, and shipment of all UK hazardous, radioactive, and medical waste and the waste minimization program; develops policies and procedures, trains generators, and oversees storage facilities; manages vendor contracts, monitors performance, and audits facilities.
- Provides first response for hazardous materials incidents on campus; manages and directs environmental remediation projects; responsible for site investigation, plan preparation, consultant management, and report preparation.
- Includes asbestos abatement and removal for all University units.
- Provides environmental management services for University units to include environmental assessments of property; sampling, testing and analysis of environmental media; regulatory interpretation.
- Is responsible for all aspects of personnel (13 employees) and budget ($3,000,000) management for the department; reports to EHS Executive Director.
Excellent writing skills, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Drivers' License preferred.
Master's Preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Indicate your level of experience writing environmental summary reports and in the communication of environmental management concepts?
- None
- Introductory and non-routine experience
- Somewhat routine experience
- Advanced experience
- * How many years of experience do you have working in and managing a TSDF?
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in soliciting and guiding contractors providing environmental services?
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
