Air Quality Compliance Lead

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks an experienced Air Quality Program Manager to lead air quality compliance across the Nashville campus and affiliates. The role partners with EHSS, sustainability and facilities to implement environmental goals and ensure regulatory adherence while training staff and stakeholders.

The candidate will manage permits, emissions, asbestos, refrigerants, and emergency response, delivering data-driven dashboards and KPI reporting for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher preferred; bachelor's required.
• Minimum 5 years with master's; 8 years with bachelor's.
• Certifications such as CHMM, PE, CSP, CIH or asbestos inspector considered.
• Expert knowledge in environmental compliance, air quality and hazardous materials.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to develop training materials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft and Adobe products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with EHS software and data management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to implement environmental health goals.
• Provide support, education and outreach; build relationships across the organization.
• Assist with air quality compliance for main campus and additional campuses.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required.
• Manage air quality regulatory requirements for generators, fuel tanks, gas boilers and co-generation plants.
• Manage refrigerants in chillers and air conditioning systems.
• Manage asbestos sampling, abatement contractors and reporting.
• Partner with sustainability on regulated greenhouse gas emissions.
• Provide services to VUMC Facilities Management per SLA.
• Lead projects and initiatives grounded in expertise, feasibility, and evidence-based research.
• Develop and report on KPIs and dashboards; stay current on laws and best practices.
• Assist Risk Management and Finance with environmental risk evaluations and asset reporting.
• Contribute to policy and procedural documents for EHSS needs.
• Design and manage outreach, training materials, and programs for EHSS areas.
• Provide technical guidance on air quality including Title V, asbestos and GHG compliance.
• Provide emergency response as needed.
• Manage contractor activities and safety informatics initiatives.
• Adhere to EHSS standards; support backup for Water and Soil Quality Program Manager.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Air quality management

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Training development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Tableau

TEAMS

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

EHS Assistant

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks an experienced Air Quality Program Manager to lead air quality compliance across the Nashville campus and affiliates. The role partners with EHSS, sustainability and facilities to implement environmental goals and ensure regulatory adherence while training staff and stakeholders.

The candidate will manage permits, emissions, asbestos, refrigerants, and emergency response, delivering data-driven dashboards and KPI reporting for continuous improvement.