Environmental Safety Specialist I — Flexible Campus Impact

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Tuition assistance

Training access via LinkedIn Learning

Library and museum access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Environmental Safety Specialist I to support Environmental Health and Safety services on campus. The role involves inspections, waste handling, and compliance activities to protect students, staff, and the environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating waste pickups, monitoring environmental programs, and preparing reports. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required; a strong safety mindset and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental sampling, permitting and/or compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Good communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, monitoring, training, and testing to ensure permit compliance.
• Schedule/coordinate chemical and biological waste pickups and transport.
• Collect environmental samples for storm water and wastewater testing and analyze results.
• Maintain compliance reporting systems and document corrective actions.
• Respond to environmental complaints and investigate incidents.
• Schedule and monitor pretreatment devices and disposal of non-hazardous waste.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Permitting compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Environmental Safety Specialist I to support Environmental Health and Safety services on campus. The role involves inspections, waste handling, and compliance activities to protect students, staff, and the environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating waste pickups, monitoring environmental programs, and preparing reports. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required; a strong safety mindset and communication skills are essential.