"Environmental Affairs Manager"

Job Details

Posting Number: PG194237EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Environmental Affairs Manager

Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; this position will be eligible for 1 day a week remote work environment after a training period and at the discretion of the supervisor and is subject to change at anytime at discretion of the supervisor.

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: EHPS - Environmental Affairs

About the Department: A leading public research university, NC State stands as North Carolina’s largest institution, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and impactful research endeavors. Encompassing a vibrant 2,141-acre main campus in Raleigh, complemented by over 100,000 acres of research and extension farms and facilities statewide, NC State fosters a dynamic environment for learning and discovery. With a varied community of over 38,000 students and more than 2,400 faculty, including a significant graduate student population actively engaged in research and teaching across numerous established research and service centers, the university drives innovation across disciplines. The innovative 1,334-acre Centennial Campus further enriches this ecosystem, housing a mix of wet lab and office incubator spaces alongside university departments and industry partners. This complex and multifaceted environment, particularly the high concentration of research centers and institutes, presents a stimulating and engaging workplace for health and safety professionals, while NC State’s land-grant mission and extensive properties offer an equally compelling landscape for environmental professionals.

The Environmental Affairs team proactively stewards the university’s environmental programs through expert services and comprehensive oversight. This dedicated team anticipates, evaluates, and effectively manages potential environmental considerations related to hazardous waste, groundwater, universal waste, stormwater, and drinking water. They also foster strong partnerships with the NC State Facilities Division, collaborating on the successful program management of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs), the Air Permit, property acquisitions, medical waste, wastewater management, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, and other programs with associated environmental responsibilities. As an integral part of the broader EHS team, Environmental Affairs actively contributes to key initiatives such as facilities modification reviews, emergency response programming, design reviews for new projects, the responsible management of research-related waste streams, and thorough inspections of university facilities and grounds.

Essential Job Duties: Are you a passionate environmental professional ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments where your work directly supports sustainability, innovation, and research excellence? If so, we invite you to join our team as the Environmental Affairs Manager at North Carolina State University.

This position oversees a team of professionals delivering critical environmental programs, including hazardous waste, permitting, stormwater, and more. The Environmental Affairs Manager ensures university-wide environmental compliance through expert oversight of programs related to hazardous and universal waste, groundwater, stormwater, and drinking water. They maintain a comprehensive compliance management system, guiding varied stakeholders across all campuses, field labs, and research stations in North Carolina. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing pollution prevention SOPs, providing hazardous waste training, managing waste in labs and remote areas, conducting sediment control and pollution inspections, and auditing environmental programs and procedures.

The manager collaborates closely with the NC State Facilities Division on managing programs such as USTs, the Air Permit, medical and wastewater management, property acquisitions, SPCC plans, and hazardous building materials for construction projects. As part of the broader EHS team, they contribute to facilities modification reviews, emergency response planning, design reviews, research waste management, and inspections of university facilities and grounds.

Professional Knowledge (30%): Manage and execute environmental programs, including hazardous materials, stormwater, and permitting, ensuring compliance with EPA, federal, state, and university regulations. Oversee hazardous materials inspections, documentation, and stakeholder communication on findings and corrective actions; collaborate with safety committees (OHSC, Radiation, Biosafety, unit-level). Promote safe practices through education and guidance for inspections, permitting, and construction-related activities. Provide expert recommendations to leadership and resolve technical issues not directly addressed by existing regulations.

Program Monitoring and Administration (25%): Design and implement permitting programs, SOPs, and compliance documentation in EHSA and other systems to streamline audits and reporting. Advise researchers on hazardous waste management and maintain training on hazardous materials handling and hazmat shipping. Review research and construction protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and university policies. Lead operations and maintenance of Superfund site remediation systems, including testing, reporting, and regulatory coordination. Partner with Facilities on compliance for USTs, Air Permit, Dam Plans, and SPCC. Collaborate with EHS teams to train research and Facilities personnel on waste management, sustainability, hazardous materials, and stormwater, ensuring compliance and follow-up action.

Management/Supervisory (25%): Supervise environmental staff and manage the university’s environmental compliance system. Provide compliance guidance across all university campuses, labs, and research stations statewide. Oversee SOP development, hazardous waste training and management, pollution inspections, and environmental audits.

Training and Education (10%): Develop and deliver training with EHS teams for researchers, animal care staff, and students on hazardous waste, building materials, stormwater, and related topics.

Communication (5%): Coordinate with researchers, EHS, Facilities, and committees to provide consultation and updates. Communicate regulatory changes, update training materials, and summarize inspection findings for campus-wide sharing. Improve information delivery via EHSA, the EA website, and other platforms.

Safety and Health Compliance (5%): Serve as a subject matter expert on EPA, NC DEQ, and other regulatory standards; mentor university personnel. Promote and evaluate safe practices among campus stakeholders and issue compliance notices as needed. Ensure environmental compliance at remote university sites, including research stations and 4-H facilities.

Other Responsibilities: Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Education and Experience: BS in engineering or sciences with minimum 5 years work experience. The successful candidate should have experience in providing technical input and interaction, support, oversight and implementation of a comprehensive hazardous waste management program to a research community; experience managing groundwater, air emissions, and other environmental programs applicable at a complex research institution; ability to oversee a comprehensive program that includes inspections, training, development and revision of environmental procedures; and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Other Required Qualifications: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: MS in environmental sciences, geology, engineering, or related fields, 10 years relevant experience, including 3 years managing a comprehensive environmental program.

Required License(s) or Certification(s): Valid driver’s license required.

Job Open Date: 09/17/2025

Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled