Environmental Compliance Specialist | Water, Waste & Regs

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to serve as a subject matter expert in regulatory testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting. The role focuses on CWA permitting, MS4 Phase II, and associated compliance programs across campus facilities.

You will manage reclaimed water use permitting, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and may supervise staff or consultants. A four-year degree in a related science is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical/biological/environmental science or related discipline; accredited institution.
• Ability to enter hazardous environments and wear respirators.
• Annual medical clearance required for Emergency Response Team.
• Occasional night and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in environmental regulatory compliance testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting.
• Manage CWA permitting and MS4 NPDES permit compliance.
• Oversee reclaimed water use permitting and program compliance.
• Liaise with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; may supervise staff.

Skills

Physical agility

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical/biological/environmental science or related discipline

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to serve as a subject matter expert in regulatory testing, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting. The role focuses on CWA permitting, MS4 Phase II, and associated compliance programs across campus facilities.

You will manage reclaimed water use permitting, coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, and may supervise staff or consultants. A four-year degree in a related science is required.