Environmental Compliance Officer

The University of Delaware is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to develop and implement policies ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, particularly related to the Clean Air Act, air permitting, and greenhouse gas reporting. The ECO will manage compliance programs for storage tanks, maintain chemical reporting, and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies. This role requires independent decision-making and interaction with various university stakeholders. The position is full-time and designated as essential personnel.
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Job No: 501615

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark

Categories: Public Safety, Security, & Emergency
Services, Full Time

Pay Grade: 31E

Context of the Job:

Under limited direction, the Environmental Compliance Officer
(ECO) develops and implements environmental health policies,
procedures, and systems to monitor, follow up, and ensure
compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and sound safety
and health practices. The ECO performs duties associated with Clean
Air Act program management and compliance, Air Permitting and
Annual Air Emissions Reporting, TIER II EPCRA reporting, Greenhouse
Gas Emission reporting and other environmental compliance
initiatives to assure compliance with federal, state and local
regulations to achieve the optimal control or reduction of the
hazards and exposures which are detrimental to people and/ or
property.

Employee plans and arranges own tasks; direction is infrequently
provided by supervisor; must be able to apply standard policy or
procedure to routine problems or duties without benefit of specific
guidelines; determines actions to be taken without immediate
direction of supervisor in all but unusual cases; creates new
procedures for resolving non-routine matters having a high to
moderate potential for generating conflict. University policy,
government regulations, institutional precedents, professional
standards and accepted practices govern independent action.
Incumbent routinely interacts with students, staff, faculty,
administrators, and regulatory agencies, and functions as an
internal consultant to all levels of the University in matters of
environmental issues. Failure to perform tasks satisfactorily can
result in liability, property damage, injury or fatality,
regulatory noncompliance, and fine, imprisonment or both.

This position is designated Essential Personnel for specific
University operations.

Major Responsibilities:
• Develops, implements, and monitors comprehensive Clean Air Act
compliance programs for all campuses; reviews and evaluates permit
requirements on new facilities and renovation projects; develops
and keeps detailed records of Authority-to-Construct Permits,
source registrations, and permit modifications.
• Manages underground storage tank and aboveground storage tank
compliance programs, ensuring accurate monitoring and leak
detection and regulatory reporting.
• Develops, implements and maintains the Workplace Chemical List
and TIER II reporting programs as required by the State of Delaware
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know regulations.
• Serves as primary liaison with the State of Delaware Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for air
quality and storage tank programs. Serves as the point of contact
and accompanies personnel from regulatory agencies on visits and/or
inspections as it relates to emissions. Completes required reports
and makes notification to regulatory authorities.
• Coordinates all University environmental licenses and permit
payments.
• Serves as the primary contact for and responds to reports of
leaks, spills, and any other releases of potential environmental
pollutants; investigates and ensures appropriate corrective
action.
• Maintains Injury and Illness reporting database in cooperation
with Safety Officer.
• Supervises Environmental Health and Safety Specialist.
• May perform testing on air emissions sources such as stack
sampling and opacity testing.
• Inspects all University facilities to ensure compliance with
local, state, and federal requirements; makes recommendations to
minimize potential environmental pollution; conducts related
training and educational programs.
• Consults with administration, faculty, staff and students
concerning environmental related issues. Provides training and
information on a variety of environmental subjects. Represents the
Department and University at public hearings, professional
meetings, conferences and other appointed committees. Makes
recommendations that will help maintain University compliance with
federal, state and local environmental regulations and codes that
will achieve the optimal control or reduction of hazards and
exposures as well as maintain budgetary constraints.
• Provides Point of Contact for all third-party access to
non-University owned equipment on University Building roofs.
• Serves as the backup for the development, implementation and
maintenance of stormwater discharge programs. Assists with
developing, implementing and monitoring Clean Water Act compliance
programs, including well water sampling, emission control testing,
and data collection.
• Serves as the backup to the Safety Officer as needed in general
and construction safety programs. Assists in Occupational Health
Training as needed.
• Acts as Department contact and representative for off-hour
environmental, hazardous waste, and occupational health incidents
and serves as a member of the department emergency response
team.
• Conducts laboratory and shop safety inspections. Performs lab
ventilation certifications.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of directly
responsible job-related experience, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards such
as EPA, NFPA, OSHA and ANSI is preferred. Professional Engineer
license is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental science and engineering,
including environmental chemistry, measurement technologies,
pollution controls and equipment, and environmental management.
• Experience working in an academic research environment
preferred.
• Skill in evaluating building and renovation/remodel construction
permit requirements for compliance with the Clean Air Act.
• Skill in evaluating existing facilities and building renovation
construction permit requirements for compliance with the Clean
Water Act.
• Ability to develop, implement and enforce safety programs and
protocols. Knowledge of federal, state and local safety
regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Must be certified as EPA Reference Method 9 Visible Emissions
Evaluator or capable of obtaining such certification within 6
months of hire.
• Skill in performing various environmental emissions tests.
• Skill conducting water sampling and emission control testing in
compliance with the Clean Water Act.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to
communicate and interact with officials at all levels of
government. Ability to communicate technical information to
non-technical personnel.
• Intermediate computing skills and experience with database and
spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of storage tank safety regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing
needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures
and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where
diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value.

Special Requirements:
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass hazmat physical examination in order to
qualify the individual for emergency response involving all levels
of respiratory protection.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment to prevent
exposure to hazardous materials. With or without assistance,
requires the ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20
pounds of force constantly; without assistance must be able to lift
50 pounds and maneuver 55-gallon drums weighing up to 600
pounds.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, walk and stand for
long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, be able to work
above and below ground level, work in cramped or confined spaces
and work outside in various environmental conditions which include
but are not limited to cold temperatures, hot temperatures, windy
conditions and inclement weather.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in order to maneuver
throughout Newark and Wilmington campuses and other UD locations
when operationally necessary.
• Must have access to reliable private means of transportation and
preferably live within 30-minute travel time to the University for
emergency response purposes.

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Action

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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
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Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and
University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits
unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual
violence.

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