Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor- EHS-Hazardous Waste Management

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.

• 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)
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM)

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

• 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 (DOT) Haz Mat and Compliance Programs
• 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.
• 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…