Assistant Director of Environmental Hazardous Material Management

Title: Assistant Director of Environmental Hazardous Material Management

Executive Area:
Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Environmental Health & Safety

Department:
Environmental Health & Safety

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full time

Work
Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of
Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Management, the Director of Environmental Programs is responsible for leading the University’s
environmental compliance, hazardous materials, and waste management programs. The Director heads comprehensive environmental health and
hazardous material operations across campus, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.

The Director oversees the University’s hazardous waste management system, environmental permitting, and spill
prevention. The Director serves as the primary EHS liaison with Facilities and Campus Services, Design and Construction Management, and
external regulatory agencies such as the EPA and DEP.

Essential Functions

Serves as a senior leader within
the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department, contributing to strategic planning, goal setting, and performance measurement.
Collaborates with other EHS Directors and campus leaders to ensure program alignment, operational effectiveness, and a strong institutional
culture of environmental stewardship and compliance.

Directs and manages all environmental compliance programs including hazardous
waste management, stormwater, air emissions, underground storage tanks, spill prevention, and environmental reporting. Ensures compliance
with environmental regulations such as RCRA, TSCA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Massachusetts DEP requirements. Develops and
maintains environmental permits and records, and coordinates inspections and audits with regulatory agencies.

Provides overall
leadership and strategic direction for the Environmental program. Advises the Assistant Vice Chancellor on budgetary planning, staffing
needs, and long-range resource allocation. Oversees hiring, performance evaluation, mentoring and professional development of all staff
supervised.

Provides senior-level technical guidance and leadership during environmental incidents, spills, or hazardous material
emergencies. Coordinates response activities with EHS, Facilities, and emergency responders to ensure safety, compliance, and effective
remediation. Participates in after-hours emergency response rotation as necessary and ensures post-incident evaluations and corrective
actions are completed.

Oversees environmental health programs related to indoor air quality, asbestos, lead, mold, and other
building-related environmental concerns. Collaborates with the Industrial Hygiene team to assess exposure risks and implement corrective
actions to protect building occupants and maintenance personnel.

Oversees the development and delivery of training programs for
faculty, staff, and students related to hazardous waste handling, environmental compliance and spill prevention. Ensures training content
meets regulatory requirements and reflects best practices in environmental management.

Serves as the primary campus liaison for
environmental and hazardous materials compliance with agencies such as EPA and DEP. Represents the University in professional organizations,
regulatory meetings, and inter-institutional collaborations to strengthen environmental leadership and compliance innovation.

Other Functions

Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and
University goals and objectives.

Promotes a culture of safety, accountability and contentious improvement.

Maintains
up-to-date professional competency and awareness of emerging environmental regulations, technologies, and best practices.

Uses access
to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance or the responsibilities of the position and
exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure; maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, and
employees.

Works with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and union officials to resolve personnel matters; participates as second step
hearing officer and represents the department in grievance investigations, hearings, and arbitrations.

Minimum
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and six years of work in environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, or
related regulatory programs.

Ability to function with minimal oversight to achieve established goals and
objectives.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic. Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with the
campus community.

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a baseline physical exam .

Thorough knowledge of relevant
federal and state regulations, including RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Environmental Protection Agency.

Experience
developing and overseeing environmental programs, policies, and permitting processes.

Excellent communication skills including oral
presentations and technical writing abilities. Proficient in the use of technology.

Working Conditions

Work
is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for
extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday – Friday;
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 31

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please
submit a resume, and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for
three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective
bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
early.

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