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Director of Environmental Compliance

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Cornell University is widely admired as one of the world's most respected research and teaching institutions. The Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) provides comprehensive programs and services to support our world-class researchers, staff, and university community. EHS assists the campus community with compliance and promotes health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

The Director of Environmental Compliance and Hazardous Waste provides leadership in the development and management of comprehensive environmental, health and safety programs and training in collaboration with other university departments in support of the university's teaching and research mission. Environmental programs are critical to long term stewardship of University resources, protection of the environment, minimization of legal liabilities, and maintenance of acceptable community relations.

This position serves as liaison and subject matter expert between Facilities and Campus Services and the Environment, Health and Safety department for air, water, and hazardous materials programs. Participating on specialty committees as they relate to EH&S where appropriate. Interfacing with local and federal regulatory agencies to take appropriate steps to ensure issues are identified and resolved timely in conjunction with university administration to maintain the image of the University. Often involving the handling of sensitive matters.

Tasks include, developing and directing the University compliance program to meet the requirements of the Clean Air and Clean Water Act, Natural Resource laws, and other related laws, including a comprehensive inventory /audit of air emission and water discharge sources for all University facilities. Working effectively with responsible managers/stakeholders/staff to submit applications, to ensure continuous compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to anticipate potential changes to university operations in order to obtain necessary permitting approvals prior to operational implementation.

The director will manage the Utilities Department environmental compliance program. Primary responsibilities include air emissions permitting, monitoring and reporting; management for SPDES, storm water and wetland permits under the purview of the Utilities Department; and characterization of waste streams, risk assessment of various disposal options, and advising responsible managers of appropriate disposal measures. Developing and maintaining environmental compliance manuals specific to each utility plant operation.

The incumbent will supervise technical staff supporting environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal programs. This includes the setting of clear goals and annual objectives to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources with little direct supervision.

While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.

We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

We require these qualifications:

• Must possess a Master's Degree in an environmental fields or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in and environmental field with a Professional Engineer (PE) license or a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) would be considered equivalent.
• Must have 10+ years demonstrated experience in the management of comprehensive environmental, health and safety programs at a comparable organization.
• Must have 3-5 years managing a compliance-oriented organization.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all major constituencies and stakeholders.
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively leading a complex organization.
• Must be familiar with state and federal regulations affecting higher education.
• Must be able to assure fiduciary duties of the office.
• Must possess the significant experience/ability to deal effectively with regulators, community officials, community activists, faculty, deans and directors, and facility managers on highly sensitive issues. Proven experience working with regulators, permitting processes, and community relations.
• Ability to pass a background check as required by Cornell.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in an environment field. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP).

No visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Rewards & Benefits:

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day) and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information .

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University Job Title:

Environment Health & Safety Specialist III

Job Family:

Facilities & Safety Services

Level:

H

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$125,241.00 - $153,073.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Tonya Eiklor

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2024-04-23

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