Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor- EHS-Hazardous Waste Management

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks an experienced Environmental Health and Safety leader to oversee hazardous materials and regulatory compliance programs. You will direct a four-person team, supervise audits, and coordinate emergency response planning to protect people and the environment.

Responsibilities include policy development, performance trending, and ensuring UTMB campuses meet state and federal EHS requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or a related field, and 7 years of related experience.
• 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate a UTMB vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides directional leadership for hazardous materials and environmental compliance programs at UTMB, encompassing comprehensive management of hazardous waste operations with a team of four direct reports, including regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and hazardous materials emergency response efforts.
• Monitors compliance with RCRA, AST/UST, DOT HazMat, MSW Type V, SPCC plans, and related regulations; develops and implements action plans for risk reduction.
• Provides expert knowledge and coaching to junior staff; reviews and approves policy development and reporting; coordinates agency audits.

Skills

Hazardous materials mgmt

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Auditing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CHMM

CHFM

CSP

CIH

REM

CHP

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or a related field, and 7 years of related experience. 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire is required.

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate a UTMB vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field with 7 years of related experience. One or more of the following licenses or certifications:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP)

Job Summary

Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.

Job Duties

This position provides directional leadership for hazardous materials and environmental compliance programs at UTMB, encompassing comprehensive management of hazardous waste operations with a team of four direct reports, including regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and hazardous materials emergency response efforts in several environmental management areas, such as:

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Above and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) Programs
• Department of Transportation (DOT) HazMat and Compliance Programs
• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Type V permit
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
• Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending, and reporting.
• Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet all environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies.
• Provide technical, team lead support to junior staff, including coaching and oversight on matters related to hazardous materials, wastes, and associated risk.
• Supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates assigned direct reports.
• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility.
• Monitors effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.
• Initiates benchmarking activities.
• Coordinates agency audits.
• Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of the multidisciplinary projects.
• Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state of the art in the field.
• Develops others through assignments, formal training, or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived.
• Keeps current in the field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.
• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues. Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with needed expertise.
• Monitors and takes action on projects to ensure completion.
• Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution.
• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.
• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to UTMB, UT System, and external regulatory agencies.
• Fosters an environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards.
• Fosters a learning environment.
• Chairs subcommittees and leads task forces.
• Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety-related committees.
• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in the development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.
• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading edge.
• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all UTMB Health properties.
• Participates in emergency on-call program.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Detailed experience with EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys, including the developing and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities.
• Deliver policies and procedures to the Program Director that maintain compliance with EHS regulations.
• Conduct improvement projects with the scope of the University business Analytical/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.
• Ability to instruct employees on internal EHS policy and procedures.
• Delivers safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and support of EHS policies and regulations.

Decision Making Responsibilities

Responsible for closing or stopping any unsafe work conditions. Responsible for reporting all compliance discrepancies to the Program Director. Responsible for directing daily work activities of direct reports to achieve departmental and programmatic goals.

Working Environment/ Equipment

• Exposure to hazardous and potentially unsafe conditions.
• Works with hazardous chemical and radioactive materials in dangerous conditions
• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing stairs.
• Overtime work.
• Work in a dynamic, multi-task environment.
• Have direct customer contact.
• Work under stress.
• Work as a team member.
• Work under pressure and deadlines.
• Work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Work with hazardous materials in dangerous conditions

Other

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. Eligible for unescorted access to category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material based upon Trustworthiness and Reliability determination (25 TAC

• 289.252/10 CFR Part 37).

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1108 - Materials Managmnt Whse

Job

Engineering, Crafts, Trades & LaborRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 12:28:34 PM