Environmental Health Inspector Jobs in Houston, TX

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field and seven (7) years of relevant experience. 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire date.

***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)

• Registered Sanitarian (RS)

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 is critical for managing and ensuring compliance with all environmental programs across UTMB, leading a small team, and serving as a key liaison between the Utilities Department and EHS.  The incumbent will oversee the operational aspects of environmental permits, regulatory reporting, and compliance audits, while also driving industrial safety and environmental policy effectiveness.  Key responsibilities and expectations include environmental management and oversight with direct supervision for a team of two (2) reports, industrial safety compliance, and project impact assessments ensuring applicability and adherence to a wide range of environmental programs, including but not limited to:

• Title V, New Source Review (NSR), and Permit by Rule (PBR) operating permits

• Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Type V permit

• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) programs

• Municipal Wastewater Programs

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

• Above and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) programs

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. 

• Provides 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 actions 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 within 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 and all compliance discrepancies to 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

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

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). 

Equal Employment Opportunity

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