Environmental Affairs Manager

The Department of Environmental, Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM) has an opening for an Environmental Affairs Manager to support the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Environmental Protection Program. The successful candidate will, under general direction, lead crucial operations such as planning and directing activities, and establishing and maintaining effective department programs in areas of environmental compliance to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors.

This position will be responsible for managing, leading and ensuring that departmental programs follow federal, state and University of Alaska laws, regulations and policies.

EHSRM’s Environmental Affairs Manager runs a complex Environmental Affairs program steeped in compliance tasks and projects to meet Federal, State and local regulatory needs, while providing support to university partners. The role is highly independent in decision‑making and program development.

Ideal candidates have 8‑13 years of increasing environmental program and compliance experience, strong initiative, project management skills, excellent organization, the ability to work independently, and a drive to establish robust partnerships with federal, state and local regulatory agencies. This manager is a crucial member of the EHSRM leadership team, promoting a culture of safety, environmental responsibility and risk mitigation.

The successful candidate will be familiar with EPA, state environmental agencies and NFPA regulations. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and safe use of equipment, are required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate with regulatory agencies are essential.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, industrial hygiene, public health, waste management or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in environmental health & safety, environmental compliance or environmental engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred in industrial hygiene, environmental management or safety.
• Professional licensure or certification may be required.

• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience with ADEC, Title V permit, storm‑water management, hazardous materials/waste management and/or environmental compliance in a higher education environment.
• Certification by a nationally recognized safety or engineering organization in areas such as radiation, hazardous materials, safety, fire safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety or environmental engineering.

This position is located on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a full‑time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package (retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waivers and medical, dental and vision coverage). New hires will be placed on the UAF Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 82, based on education and experience.

Valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain one is required.

Applications will be reviewed on Friday, March 13, 2026. To ensure consideration, submit your application by 11:55 pm Alaska Standard Time on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at UA’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, UAF EHSRM HR Coordinator, at lamerson or (907) 474‑6664.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

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