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Environmental Sustainability Specialist
Company
Role
Environmental Sustainability Specialist
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
6 hours ago
Salary
Job description
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
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Required Application Materials: Resume , Cover Letter
Best Consideration Date: April 22, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience developing or implementing environmental compliance programs.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of multimedia environmental regulations, guidelines and best practices.
Knowledge of current safe practices in the fields of environmental and hazardous waste management, including proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionDepartment
VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & RiskWorker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)Salary Range
$66,000-79,200Benefits Summary
For more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link .
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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