Environmental Compliance Officer

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The primary purpose of this position is to act as a subject matter expert ( SME ) in areas of environmental regulatory compliance, specifically, regulatory compliance testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting. This position manages Clean Water Act ( CWA ) permitting and compliance including program management of the University Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II NPDES Permit compliance as well the program management of individually permitted facilities.

NPDES Permit compliance including audits, inspections, sampling and analyses of storm water runoff, permit renewal and amendments, record keeping and reporting as required. This position manages the University’s reclaimed water use permitting and program compliance for the reuse of highly treated wastewater in irrigation, chilled water, and toilet/urinal flushing. This position manages the investigation and characterization of surface and subsurface contamination of soils and groundwater for legacy waste disposal and subsequent contamination at University sites.

The primary purpose of the Environmental Compliance Officer is to act as a subject matter expert ( SME ) in areas of environmental regulatory compliance, specifically, regulatory compliance testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting. This position manages Clean Water Act ( CWA ) permitting and compliance including program management of the University Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II NPDES Permit compliance as well the program management of individually permitted facilities.

NPDES Permit compliance including audits, inspections, sampling, and analyses of storm water runoff, permit renewal and amendments, record keeping and reporting as required. This position manages the University’s reclaimed water use permitting and program compliance for the reuse of highly treated waste water in irrigation, chilled water, and toilet/urinal flushing. This position manages the investigation and characterization of surface and subsurface contamination of soils and groundwater for legacy waste disposal and subsequent contamination at University sites.

This position acts as a liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Additionally, from time to time this position may be asked to supervise staff and/or consultants on a temporary basis.

Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require specific certifications or licenses. Specific jobs will require additional minimum training and/or licensing upon selection.

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology…