Environmental Programs Officer
University Research Services & Administration (URSA)
Georgia State University
Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES)
Introduction to the Department
Georgia State University has been one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation over the past decade. The Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES) at Georgia State University is dedicated to supporting research and instructional laboratories, animal facilities, and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance, guidance, and best practices for the health and safety of our campuses and surrounding community. We strive to create an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
The oversight and management of the Environmental Programs Office and its staff and programs is key to compliance with environmental laws for the University.
ORES seeking an dedicated and experienced Environmental Programs Officer.
WHAT MAKES ORES GREAT PLACE?
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Programs Officer are the following:
Minimum Requirements:
University Research Services & Administration (URSA)
Georgia State University
Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES)
Introduction to the Department
Georgia State University has been one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation over the past decade. The Office of Research and Environmental Safety (ORES) at Georgia State University is dedicated to supporting research and instructional laboratories, animal facilities, and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance, guidance, and best practices for the health and safety of our campuses and surrounding community. We strive to create an environment that fosters excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
The oversight and management of the Environmental Programs Office and its staff and programs is key to compliance with environmental laws for the University.
ORES seeking an dedicated and experienced Environmental Programs Officer.
WHAT MAKES ORES GREAT PLACE?
- A flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition
assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively
with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing research portfolio.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Programs Officer are the following:
- Manages and administers university environmental compliance
programs, including universal waste, polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs), asbestos, lead-based paint, underground storage tanks
(USTs), air emissions permitting and reporting, spill prevention
and countermeasures, and related environmental programs. Ensure
compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations,
permits, and university policies.
- Reviews construction plans, renovation projects, and related
documents for environmental compliance; provides recommendations
and assists Facilities Management and Facilities Planning personnel
in implementation. Coordinates environmental reviews for projects
involving asbestos, lead-based paint, air permitting, underground
storage tanks, hazardous materials, and waste management.
- Responds immediately to hazardous materials incidents and
emergencies, including spills, releases, and regulatory compliance
events. Coordinates the release response, investigation, and
notification to regulatory authorities. Evaluates University
emergencies and incidents and institutes the appropriate
notification to faculty, staff, and administration.
- Represents university administration and serves as the primary
liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies,
environmental consultants, contractors, waste vendors, and other
stakeholders. Provides technical expertise and compliance guidance
regarding environmental regulations, permits, inspections, and
enforcement matters.
- Provides oversight and technical consultation for industrial
hygiene and environmental sampling activities, including asbestos,
lead, air quality, contamination assessments, and other
environmental monitoring projects. Reviews findings and recommends
corrective actions as necessary.
- May supervise office staff and oversee office functions and
creates purchase orders and processes invoices associated with
environmental programs, projects, permits, sampling, remediation
activities, contractor services, and/or facilities-related
operations. Manage contracts and contractors for hazardous
waste-related projects.
- Develops, maintains, and submits environmental records,
permits, and regulatory reports, including emissions inventories,
permit applications, and waste manifests. Maintains environmental
program records in accordance with regulatory retention
requirements.
- Interprets, analyzes, and communicates environmental regulatory
requirements and emerging compliance issues. Educates the
university community on existing and pending federal, state, and
local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and best
practices; develops and maintains environmental compliance and
preparedness strategies. Develops and conducts environmental
programs, safety, and compliance education and training programs
for faculty, staff, facilities personnel, project managers, and
contractors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical or Environmental Sciences and
four years of related experience; or a combination of training and
experience. Proof of completion of 40-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour DOT
Hazmat trainings.
