HazMat & Environmental Compliance Leader

Cornell University; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking an Environmental Compliance and Hazardous Materials Manager to lead the EHS program for hazardous waste across campus and related facilities. You will oversee contracts, regulatory filings, and documentation, while guiding staff and contracted services.

The role requires a PE-level oversight mindset with strong regulatory knowledge, project leadership, and collaboration with external agencies. Ithaca-based position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an environmental focus required.
• 5–7 years of experience in environmental compliance, remediation, or related fields.
• Experience with regulatory permits, reports, and site audits.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and project management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with external agencies.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and potential for HazMat oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and contractors for hazardous waste handling and disposal across campus.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight for chemical, biological, and radiological waste.
• Oversee regulatory deliverables, permits, renewals, and compliance documentation.
• Develop metrics and ensure audit readiness and accountability.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for remediation sites and provide engineering oversight.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory experience

External agencies liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license NYS

Hazardous materials expertise

Education

Bachelors in engineering with environmental focus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cornell University is seeking an Environmental Compliance and Hazardous Materials Manager to lead the EHS program for hazardous waste across campus and related facilities. You will oversee contracts, regulatory filings, and documentation, while guiding staff and contracted services.

The role requires a PE-level oversight mindset with strong regulatory knowledge, project leadership, and collaboration with external agencies. Ithaca-based position with comprehensive benefits.