Description:
The University of Maryland is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as an Environmental Specialist I within the Environmental Affairs (EA) Unit of the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR).
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs, the primary function of the position will be the management of low-level radioactive wastes generated on the UMD campus. In addition, the Environmental Specialist may support a wide variety of state and federal environmental permits and programs including air, storm water, hazardous waste, and biological waste
The Environmental Specialist performs specialized environmental management functions that involve understanding environmental regulations, as well as data acquisition, computation, and data analysis.
In addition to typical office work, duties may involve the acquisition of data from the field, including radiation surveys, water monitoring, waste sample collection, and air emissions testing. For best consideration apply by 08/16/2018.
Duties:
- Using and being responsible for equipment incident to the operation and function of the office including vehicles, technical monitoring and testing equipment and office equipment, with an estimated value of $200,000.
- Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, assist in the management of project budgets of approximately $50,000 annually and providing information for billing for services provided.
- Routinely interact with staff members from the Radiation Safety Unit. Contact may be in-person, as well as through email and telephone correspondence. The majority of contacts are made with faculty, staff, and laboratory personnel during waste collection, consultation, inspections, and data collection efforts.
- May interact with regulators from various environmental programs during audits or inspections.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree (preferably in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field) and minimum of one (1) year of related experience that includes identifying, handling, and managing hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive wastes. An equivalent combination of education and/or years of experience may be substituted for the degree
- Broad knowledge of multimedia environmental regulatory programs including hazardous waste, radioactive waste, biological waste, storm water, air, and pollution prevention and demonstrated knowledge of modern principles related to the recognition, prevention and control of environmental hazards
- Demonstrated experience in the use of environmental testing equipment and methods for the investigation and determination and analysis of hazards
- Candidate must be highly service oriented and possess strong record keeping skills and effective written and oral communication skills
- The employee is required to have a general knowledge of pertinent Federal and State of Maryland environmental regulations, policies, and directives
- Valid Maryland Driver’s license will be required
- Ability to pass medical exam for strenuous work with hazardous material and the use of respirators and maintain 40-hour hazardous waste operations and emergency response certification
To Apply: