Posting Details
Position Number005277Position TitleEnvironmental Regulatory Compliance Officer - 005277DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment173810 - Safety & Environmental Comp OfficeMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, four years of related professional experience and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage with the University of South Alabama. Current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment. Passage of a physical exam including respiratory pulmonary test sufficient for SCBA use. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Hazardous Materials CDL is preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Safety and Environmental Compliance is seeking to hire an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Officer. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Prepares ADEM, EPA permit applications, other reports and required document submissions as required.
- Performs inspections/audits of University’s academic and healthcare facilities to insure compliance with ADEM, EPA and University requirements.
- Monitors and documents regulatory compliance with state and federal regulatory laws and regulations associated with the University’s Safety and Environmental Compliance programs.
- Researches new environmental regulations and changes to existing regulations.
- Prepares and submits Notification of Regulated Waste Activity and biannual reports and updates associated contingency plans.
- Assists with the development of the University’s Hazard Communication program, chemical and occupational safety training initiatives.
- Performs investigations into the cause of any reported hazardous materials incident on any University campus as requested.
- Assists in the operation of the University’s Treatment, Storage, and Disposal facility to include manifest generation and hazardous waste disposal bid coordination.
- Provides training and material expertise to University departments on environmental policies and practices.
- Performs any additional activity necessary to protect the health and safety of the University Community.
- Requires the immediate halt or suspension of practices or conditions that have been determined to constitute an immediate and serious risk of harm or death to others or a threat to the environment in emergency situations when required to do so by regulation.
- Maintains record keeping for reimbursement purposes for each of the University academic and healthcare divisions served for department services.
- Serves as the University’s Safety Officer in absence of department management as needed.
- Provides support for all University of South Alabama locations, including USA Health system, and must be willing to travel to different campus locations.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date06/02/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * Do you possess a current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification?
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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