Mid-Atlantic HERC

SENIOR SPECIALIST, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Environmental Management

Job Description
SENIOR SPECIALIST, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Environmental Management

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500494960516
Posted Date
5/18/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 48
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$78,000.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$84,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The Environmental Senior Specialist is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Environmental Management in the on-going management of the environmental programs at Boston University (BU) and Boston Medical Center (BMC). The position is responsible for the safe and compliant management of radioactive, universal, and hazardous waste at both BU campuses and BMC, conducting compliance audits of environmental programs across BU and BMC departments, improving environmental management systems through the assessment of work practices and compliance to improve program efficiencies and to identify gaps in compliance. The position works closely with the Associate Director and Program Manager to ensure Environmental compliance at BU, BUMC and BMC. The Opportunity Join a fast-paced work environment providing service across all university and hospital operations. Be part of a diverse EHS team with over 500 years of combined experience across all EHS disciplines. Collaboratively work with other departments for BUs sustainability efforts relating to waste minimization. Have the benefits of working within a large university, which includes generous medical, dental, retirement, and tuition remission benefits. See link to tuition remission information. https://www.bu.edu/hr/learningbu/tuition-remission/ Job Responsibilities Manage and participate in the collection, storage, and accumulation, of hazardous, biological, universal, and electronic wastes. Collect, store, accumulate, and dispose of radioactive waste Manage hazardous waste contract personnel. Maintain organized and compliant environmental records. Maintain waste facilities and associated equipment in an organized, efficient and complaint condition. Monitor equipment and supplies inventory. Identify and implement cost reduction measures. Track and coordinate laboratory decontamination and decommissioning projects. Assess environmental compliance through inspections and audits.

Required Skills

Required Skills B.A./B.S. in a related field. 3/5 years of environmental compliance management. Experience in chemical hazardous waste profiling and disposal. Familiarity with facilities systems: generators, wastewater systems. Experience in environmental management systems. RCRA/DOT certification. OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification or ability to obtain. 2-I Wastewater Operator License or ability to obtain. Valid driver's license. Basic computer skills (business systems, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient communicator. Successful completion of a pre-placement physical. Preferred Experience Environmental management experience in the academic or healthcare industry Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or other EHS professional certification Experience in maintaining and servicing wastewater systems. Experience in permitting air emissions and wastewater equipment. Experience in compliance inspections with external environmental regulators.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


Required Skills


Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $78,000.00-$84,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316748







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