Environmental Affairs Officer

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, US
Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Ehs regulatory compliance management
Spcc plan development and updates
Ust program management and reporting
The Environmental Affairs Officer position at Yale University is designed for an advanced professional responsible for managing environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting inspections, and developing systems to minimize risks, while also requiring strong communication and collaboration skills

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for managing multiple Environmental Health & Safety programs to address significant risks and ensure university compliance.
  • The specialist serves as a subject matter expert, liaising with regulatory agencies like CT DEEP and EPA while conducting investigations and inspections.
  • Candidates must be prepared to serve on a 24/7/365 emergency response team for hazardous materials incidents across campus locations.

Matching Summary

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The Environmental Affairs Officer position at Yale University is designed for an advanced professional responsible for managing environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting inspections, and developing systems to minimize risks, while also requiring strong communication and collaboration skills.

Salary

Base: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • EHS regulatory compliance management
  • SPCC plan development and updates
  • UST program management and reporting
  • Wastewater discharge monitoring and sampling
  • Hazardous material inventory maintenance
  • Emergency response team participation
  • Regulatory agency liaison and representation

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in environmental science
  • Knowledge of PFAS contaminants
  • Experience with sustainable project development
  • Strong training and public speaking skills
  • Collaborative relationship building with faculty

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science
  • Six years of safety-related work experience
  • State of CT Asbestos Inspector License
  • EPA Method ALT-082 Certification
  • CT UST Operator Class A/B Certification
  • 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire)

Work Rights

Not specified

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