Mgr,Environmental

Position Title: Mgr,Environmental

Employee Classification: Mgr,Environmental

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360200-CARLSBAD ENV MONITORING AND RES CTR

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: NMSU satellite location

Offsite Location (if applicable): Carlsbad, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Entry $59,965.78; Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring & Research Center (CEMRC) is seeking a dedicated and proactive Environmental Manager to oversee all aspects of environmental health and safety.
This role, reporting directly to the CEMRC Director, is crucial for maintaining a safe and compliant environment. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to university health and safety standards, the CEMRC chemical hygiene plan, and all relevant New Mexico state laws.

Classification Summary:
Develops, plans, coordinates and manages institutional Hazardous Waste Programs (chemical, biological, universal) and hazardous materials recycling to ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable University policies and strict local, state and federal regulations. Advises the assistant director on strategies and tactics relating to the technical and regulatory direction of the environmental management programs. Develops and implements environmental policies and procedures and systems to monitor, follow up and ensure environmental compliance. Researches and evaluates university environmental issues and conducts related educational training and presentations.

Classification Standard Duties:
Manages the implementation of the University hazardous waste disposal and chemical recycling programs relating to regulatory compliance as required by local, state, and federal agencies including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED); develops and keeps detailed records such as hazardous and non-hazardous manifests, waste determinations and associated documents. Develops/updates hazardous materials/waste storage and disposal policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operations of the unit and University. Directly responsible for the proper segregation of all chemical waste items turned in for disposal at NMSU. Properly dispose of chemicals and implement environmental regulations to avoid potential fines, negative publicity and criminal liability. May oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Serves as liaison between the university community and appropriate regulatory agencies. Represents the department to various institutional departments and externally to governmental agencies, the media and the community; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Supports and partners with the Assistant Director in air quality compliance for campus operations. Partners with the Assistant Director to ensures all required regulatory reports for hazardous waste and environmental programs are submitted accurately and on time to EPA/NMED. Assist with formal procurement solicitations for environmental services in compliance with University business policies and NM state procurement code. Responds to hazardous material spills and implements monitoring and clean-up plan. Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Four (4) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. Or two (2) years professional experience when combined with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. ; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
University and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, protocols and/or safety procedures related to chemical safety and hazardous waste management; knowledge of use, storage, transport, disposal and emergency response procedures for a wide variety of hazardous and toxic materials; selection and use of personal protective equipment; knowledge of current and d