University of Kentucky

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/CertificationNone

Physical RequirementsThe 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.

ShiftMonday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/week)

Job SummaryThe 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.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExcellent writing skills, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/ExperienceDrivers’ 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.