Job Summary:
This position will work within a team responsible for the University of Wisconsin-Madison environmental compliance programs. The environmental affairs program primarily includes efforts associated with pollution prevention, environmental impacts, and the management of required permits and planning documents. Specifically, environmental affairs activities fall within the areas of stormwater management; air pollution control; emergency response and planning; the prevention or remediation of contaminated sites; and miscellaneous responsibilities that fall under the broader environmental affairs umbrella.
Common duties include preparing documentation needed to satisfy regulatory requirements and the identification of environmental risks at UW-Madison facilities. The Environmental Affairs Specialist will assess, review, and resolve technical environmental issues, and therefore a comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulation and science is needed. The position will also actively develop and facilitate University policymaking. Lastly, the position will be required to represent the University before regulatory agencies and consulting engineers. Excellent organizational, writing, and other communication skills are critical to this position.
About the Division of FP&M and Department of EH&S:
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university’s education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services. The Department of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) provides guidance, technical consultations, and expertise to the campus community in the areas of biological, chemical, environmental, engineering, radiation, and fire safety.
Responsibilities: Compliance Specialist II (CP019)
Compliance Specialist III (CP020) Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree
With a focus in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Qualifications:
Required:
– A minimum of 3 years of experience working in environmental compliance.
– Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain good working relationships.
– Ability to write clearly, understand and interpret environmental and analytical data, and assemble, organize and report chemical and environmental information accurately.
Preferred:
– 5+ years experience working in environmental compliance covering state, federal, and local regulations and permitting related to air, water, and hazardous materials.
– Knowledge of WPDES industrial wastewater and stormwater permit conditions and state non-point source pollution regulations.
– Knowledge of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan development and implementation.
– Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental protection, including those pertaining to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA Community-Right-to-Know, chemical emergency response, underground storage tanks, spill response and remediation of contaminated areas.
– Knowledge of WDNR permitted air emissions and permit requirements and conditions.
– Knowledge of the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act and WEPA procedures.
– Knowledge (comprehensive) of the principles and practices of environmental science, including techniques of environmental protection, transport of contaminants, groundwater, identification of environmental risks, environmental audit techniques, and methods of environmental protection.
– Knowledge of the remediation and closure process for chemically contaminated sites.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Additional Information:
The title will be determined at the time of hire depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials before the screening of applicants begins. This may include but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button. You’ll be asked to submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.
We also require contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Contact:
Emma DeGan
emma.degan@wisc.edu
608-497-4469
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Compliance Specialist II(CP019) or Compliance Specialist III(CP020)
Department(s):
A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/EHS/CHEMICAL SAFETY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
286573-AS