Environmental Program Manager

Job Title

Environmental Program Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Environment, Safety, and Security

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor; additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The purposes of this position are to develop and implement environmental programs, guidance and training; to perform environmental assessments to ensure environmental performance and compliance with applicable regulations; to evaluate and interpret existing, pending and new environmental issues and rules and provide guidance to the A&M System and its Members; and to complete special projects, including environmental corrective actions as needed.

Responsibilities:
- Provide support necessary to ensure A&M System project managers conduct activities according to System Regulation 34.01.03 and are able to adhere to environmental requirements of their projects.

- Support the A&M System and members in environmental legal actions and regulatory enforcement actions.

- Directly advise and support A&M System and its members by delivering comprehensive environmental expertise, guiding strategic initiatives, and assisting the positive resolution of critical or specialized environmental challenges.

- Review and comment on proposed laws and regulations that could impact the A&M System and prepare programs for A&M System members in response to regulatory changes.

- Administer Environmental Management System (EMS) according to System Regulation 34.01.03 and ensure continued progress by A&M System members by continually monitoring environmental improvements.

- Evaluate permitting requirements and provide support for member environmental compliance and stewardship programs. This involves wide-ranging site visits/reviews, training/on-boarding member EHS staff, providing environmental tools, programs and templates, and direct support for the many issues that confront the A&M System and members.

- Support department leadership and teammates in program, regulation, guidance and training development and maintenance.

- Oversee administration of systemwide efforts at chemical administration (inventories and safety data sheets) for close to 20,000 individual chemical substances and products.

- Create and maintain TrainTraq (learning management system) online courses covering various environmental, health and safety topics.

- Procure and evaluate deliverables from environmental service providers.

- Provide expert guidance on A&M System leases and real property acquisitions to include providing environmental and cultural resources assessments, including in-house assessments, contracting to service providers and assisting A&M System with contract terms.

- Participate and provide expert guidance to A&M System on programs of requirements (PORs), project planning and environmental resource and cultural studies and clearances in advance of construction.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant basic or applied science or engineering field such as: Geoscience (e.g., geology, meteorology, geography, geophysics), Agricultural science (e.g., Soil science, crop science), Life sciences (e.g., biology, environmental toxicology, epidemiology), Engineering (e.g., agricultural, civil, environmental, geological), or Environmental Law.
- Eight years or more years progressive experience in multidisciplinary environmental project and/or program management.

- In-depth knowledge of one or more major environmental laws and regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA).

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

Current certifications in one or more of the following or the ability to attain one or more of these certifications within one year of hire:

- Licensed Professional Geoscientist (P.G.).

- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Branch: Agricultural, Civil, Environmental, and/or Geological.

- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM®).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated leadership and customer service skills; knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply environmental laws and regulations, including 29 CFR, 40 CFR and 49 CFR of federal regulations.

- Ability to communicate and negotiate, both written and verbally, with university administrators, government agencies, public officials, and community representatives.

- Ability to work independently and organize and implement multiple tasks and plans; ability to recognize and evaluate problem situations and recommend corrective actions.

- Familiarity with rules and procedures governing jurisdictional waters/wetlands, wildlife, antiquities, environmental due diligence, hazardous materials, spill prevention and response, and/or water/wastewater operations.

- Ability to travel frequently (up to 40%) throughout the state of Texas to visit A&M System member campuses.

- Ability to work beyond the normal office hours and/or on weekends when necessary.

- Ability to create and deliver both virtual and in-person training materials for delivery to a higher education workforce.

- Ability to write policy and regulation in compliance with current and applicable environmental, health and safety laws and best practices or standards for a public higher education institution.

- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and clearly communicate in writing to a wide variety of audiences.

- Exceptional word processing, excel, project management, analytical, and organizational skills.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- LPST Corrective Action Project Manager, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or Other TCEQ occupational license(s).
- Certified Environmental Safety and Health Official (CESHO).
- Licensed Asbestos Consultant or Asbestos Management Planner, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.