Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) Program Manager
North Carolina State University
- Raleigh, NC
- $80,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) Program Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $90,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; this position will be eligible for 1 day a week remote work environment after a training period and at the discretion of the supervisor. This is subject to change at anytime and at the discretion of the supervisor.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Environmental Health & Safety
About the DepartmentNC State University is the largest and most diverse research institution in the state of North Carolina. The university is comprised of 2,110 acres on the Raleigh campus, plus over 100,000 acres in research and extension farms and other facilities throughout the state of North Carolina. Its population of approximately 31,100 students and 2,040 faculty include more than 2,500 graduate students supported on research and teaching appointments in the 68 established research and service centers.The 1,334 acre NC State Centennial Campus complex includes a mix of wet lab and office incubator space for start-up companies as well as buildings co- inhabited by university departments and industrial tenants. This complex and diverse environment, particularly the heavy concentration of research centers and institutes, provides a challenging and interesting work environment for health and safety professionals, while our land grant status and extensive properties provides a similarly stimulating environment for environmental professionals.
Essential Job DutiesThe primary purpose of this position is to provide professional support and management of the Hazardous Building Materials Program throughout the University. Examples of such materials include but is not limited to: asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead paint, and mercury. The individual is responsible for completing inspections and conducting surveys to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and University requirements. The incumbent will provide technical support to architects, engineers, project and program managers, clients, coworkers, and other agencies. This position responsibilities include oversight and administration of hazardous building materials abatement projects.Duties include:
Complete safety and compliance inspections of hazardous material abatement activities conducted by contractors, third party consultants and University employees. Assess adherence to applicable regulatory standards and University operating procedures. Complete or oversee/review third party hazardous building material surveys to ensure both accuracy and thoroughness.Professional Knowledge
- Oversees incorporation and implementation of university, local, State and Federal guidelines; stays current on trends in the industry; interprets and incorporates changes/updates to campus programs.
- Develops EHS policies addressing remediation of hazardous building materials.
- Develop and deliver training on HBM for NCSU customers.
- Conducts/participates in process hazard reviews.
- Requires proficient knowledge of hazardous building material risks and associated regulatory requirements. Must also possess knowledge of construction and demolition methodology, materials, and equipment.
- Provide oversight to HBM program and abatement projects.
- Coordinate abatement activities between NCSU project managers, third party contractors, third party consultants and university employees.
- Analyzes and interprets analytical and workplace inspections data; provide direction for report preparation for areas of responsibility.
- Conducts EHS assessments to determine impact and program effectiveness.
- Coordinate project documentation and oversee regulatory reporting
- Actively engages with other professionals in the field to ensure programs align with industry best practices.
- Utilizes significant technical expertise to serve as Subject Matter Expert.
- Determine composition of corrective actions of existing programs; make decisions impacting the campus policy or procedure.
- Ensure self-audits are performed, review for completeness.
- Consults and negotiates with industry professionals to provide guidelines on EHS regulations and encourage/promote campus compliance.
- Collaborates closely with campus partners to identify and implement process changes aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance through conducting in process hazard reviews.
- Analyzes and identifies specialized EHS standards and educational resources requiring significant analysis to determine training materials and communication methods.
- Communicate major investigation action, internal and external to the organization.
- This position provides support to the entire university community. The decisions and actions of the individual in this position affect the vulnerability to losses, citations, and monetary fines throughout the university.
- Function fairly independently under the general guidance of the supervisor.
- Identify resources needed to effectively accomplish safety and abatement goals of the university and make associated requests.
- Requires ability to find effective solutions to address hazardous building materials concerns while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or Master's Degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of asbestos identification, building inspections, abatement to include removal and encapsulation, exposure control and disposal practices.
- Knowledge of PCB identification, building inspections, abatement to include removal and encapsulation, exposure control and disposal practices.
- Working knowledge of federal and state, environmental and safety regulations, codes, and best measures related to hazardous building materials management.
- Knowledge of lead containing material abatement to include removal and stabilization, exposure control and disposal practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of design and construction practices, principles, and methodologies (through all phases of work), and general knowledge of construction trades.
- Ability to write scope of scopes of work, and work plans for abatement and/or remediation projects.
- Ability to write plans and final close our reports for submission to EPA.
- Possess current 40-hour AHERA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor certification, possess AHERA Asbestos Inspector certification.
- Experience working in an educational environment.
- Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and blueprints.
- Five (5) years Hazardous Building Materials Management experience.
- Valid Drivers License required.
- North Carolina Drivers License within 60 days of hire.
- NC State Accredited Asbestos Inspector or ability to obtain within six months of hiring.
Commercial Driver's License required NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 04/23/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three (3) professional references.Position DetailsPosition Number 00110781
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents
Department ID 426301 - EHPS - Env Health & Safety
AA/EEONC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU website
- Craigslist
- Indeed.com
- Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
- NC Works
- Dress for Success
- Technical/Trade School Program
- Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
- Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
- Other
- Monster.com
- Other online job board
- NCSU employee referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
- If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
- Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for References