Manager, Utilities & Environmental Compliance II

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Manager, Utilities & Environmental Compliance II to oversee environmental permits and compliance, manage stormwater infrastructure, and support the Utilities Office. Responsibilities include project management, regulatory review, and GIS data maintenance. This position requires in-person work at the Kingston campus, with a salary range of $90,000 - $97,000. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to those submitted by July 20, 2026.
Manager, Utilities & Environmental Compliance II

Posting Number: SF02170
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 14
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary: $90,000 - $97,000
Department: Utilities Administration
Campus Location: Kingston

Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 20, 2026. Applications received after July 20, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORK SCHEDULE POSITION.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide project management services to the University to develop and complete environmental permits and maintain compliance involving Title 5 air compliance, MS4 stormwater compliance, ecological, energy and campus engagement efforts as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Provide project development and management services to the URI Utilities Office on stormwater infrastructure and repairs, greenhouse gasses and other utilities as needed. Oversee and manage the University's Dig Safe response. Assist in maintaining GIS utility layers and the development of GIS tools for improved efficiency in environmental compliance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Develop and complete environmental permits and ongoing reports (Air Emissions, Title V, URI Greenhouse Gas Inventory, URI Climate Action Plan, Fuel Tank Inspections, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater MS4, etc.). This work includes development of protocols and procedures to collect needed information and data from other departments and managing the data collection process.


Perform regulatory review and research to determine requirements and ensure continuing University compliance.


Develop and maintain facility plans/manuals (SPCC, Water Supply Management, Storm Water Management, Contingency, Emergency Action, etc.).


Create technical research and reports and update on a scheduled basis.


Maintain/attain Certification and training as required.

Assist with utility design, read, and understand blueprints and oversee construction to ensure construction meets design plans, specifications, and URI utility standards.


Collect GPS utility data, provide utility plans and edits to GIS staff and ensure utility GIS is accurate and current.


Ensure inclusion of ecological and watershed aspects of URI sustainability in areas such as stormwater management, ecological restoration and water use/conservation through project development, grant management, development of project-based partnerships, and campus engagement.


Manage URI's utility Dig Safe program including ticket management, utility marking and contractor management.


Develop opportunities for student and faculty direct involvement in environmental and stormwater projects while drawing on campus expertise.


Coordinate URI staff who oversee permitted activities to ensure permitting work is addressing the larger goals of sustainability at URI.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, spreadsheet & database software. Microsoft Suite. MS4. Title V.

Posting Date: 07/01/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16809



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