Environmental Operations Manager
Utaustin· Higher Education· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
UT MAIN CAMPUS
In office
Full-time
Manager
$100K–$129K est.
4+ years exp
Job description
Job Posting Title:
Environmental Operations Manager ----
Hiring Department:
Environmental Health and Safety ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS ----
Job Details:
General Notes Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment.
Your skills will make a difference.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: hr.utexas.edu and hr.utexas.edu .
For more information on Environmental Health and Safety, Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Website
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.
Purpose Manage the coordination and compliance of environmental programs including food and drinking water safety, storm water and wastewater management, spill prevention and response for the University s main campus and satellite locations. Manage environmental operations staff.
Responsibilities Manage the environmental operations team. Foster a collaborative and ethical team environment through leadership and development of staff.
Oversees inspections and monitoring of UT properties, facilities, and construction sites to ensure compliance with permit requirements of storm water, wastewater, air, SPCC, Petroleum Storage Tanks(PST) and other environmental programs. Reviews plans and specifications submitted to EHS for compliance with environmental regulations and University requirements, e.g. construction standards, environmental plans, and other design requirements. Effectively communicates Environmental Program s requirements to Project Managers and Construction Administrators.
Directs the development, enhancement, and implementation of programs such as SPCC and storm water for the University. Tasks include strategic development, developing procedures, training, and forms and documents. Develops internal system to track permit requirements within Environmental Programs.
Oversees environmental sampling in accordance with permit requirements. Reviews and analyzes laboratory results and environmental data. Compares results to current policies, guidelines, and regulations. Generates reports including recommendations for immediate resolution. Prepares reports as required by permits.
In the absence of the Associate Director, oversight of the EHS-Environmental Program. Must be familiar with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other EPA regulations and develop a working knowledge of the University procedures and processes for hazardous waste management.
Serve as a member of the UT Hazmat response team responding to potentially unsafe conditions such as spills of pollutants and other contaminants, environmental complaints and other problems, while analyzing results of environmental, personnel and facility safety. Works with team members and other University departments to resolve these situations.
Serve as the University and EHS representative in each of the following regulatory organizations: Clean Air Force of Central Texas (CAF), UT System Environmental Advisory Group (EAG) and Improving Austin Streams (IAS). Will represent the University and update the Director and Associate Director.
This position requires a class C operator driver s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field. 4 years of experience in the field of environmental health and safety compliance. Proven experience as an environmental manager/supervisor. Solid understanding of environmental laws and regulations. Outstanding attention to detail. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills. Class C Operator Driver s License.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Master s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, or a closely related field. 6 years of experience in the field of environmental health and safety compliance. Proven experience as an environmental manager/supervisor. Environmental health and safety experience in a higher education environment. Experience and ability in reading construction drawings. Professional licenses or certifications such as CHMM, CSP, or Registered sanitarian.
Salary Range $85,000 depending on qualifications
Working Conditions Environmental Demands: Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Physical Tasks: Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Additional Working Conditions: May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
May be required to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
May be required to pass a physical examination.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes. Operate job related equipment.
May be required to perform elevated work. Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
Perform other duties as required.
Work Shift 40 hour work week schedule; Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Materials Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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