Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor- EHS-Hazardous Waste Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or a related field, and 7 years of related experience. 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire is required.

*** Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate a UTMB vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field with 7 years of related experience. One or more of the following licenses or certifications:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

• Registered Environmental Manager (REM)

• Certified Health Physicist (CHP)

Job Summary:

Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.

Job Duties:

This position provides directional leadership for hazardous materials and environmental compliance programs at UTMB, encompassing comprehensive management of hazardous waste operations with a team of four direct reports, including regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and hazardous materials emergency response efforts in several environmental management areas, such as:

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Above and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) Programs

• Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mat and Compliance Programs

• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Type V permit

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

• Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending, and reporting.

• Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet all environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies.

• Provide technical, team lead support to junior staff, including coaching and oversight on matters related to hazardous materials, wastes, and associated risk.

• Supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates assigned direct reports.

• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility.

• Monitors effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.

• Initiates benchmarking activities.

• Coordinates agency audits.

• Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of the multidisciplinary projects.

• Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state of the art in the field.

• Develops others through assignments, formal training, or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived.

• Keeps current in the field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.

• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues. Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with needed expertise.

• Monitors and takes action on projects to ensure completion.

• Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical, and biological hazards.

• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution.

• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.

• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to UTMB, UT System, and external regulatory agencies.

• Fosters an environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards.

• Fosters a learning environment.

• Chairs subcommittees and leads task forces.

• Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety-related committees.

• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in the development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.

• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge.

• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all UTMB Health properties.

• Participates in emergency on-call program.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Detailed experience with EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys, including the developing and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities.

• Deliver policies and procedures to the Program Director that maintain…