Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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 -; 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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
2. * How many years of experience do you have working in and managing a TSDF?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * How many years of experience do you have in soliciting and guiding contractors providing environmental services?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter

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