Environmental Management Consultant

University of Pittsburgh • Full-time • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • 1d ago

The Environmental Management Consultant reports to the Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The primary function of this position is to provide environmental consulting assistance to small businesses in Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania SBDC Environmental Management Assistance Program. The environmental consultant will primarily serve clients in southwestern Pennsylvania. The primary focus will be assistance with air quality permitting.

In addition, the Environmental Management Consultant will develop and maintain relationships with local environmental, businesses and other economic development agencies in order to heighten the profile of the Small Business Development Center, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Innovation Institute and the University of Pittsburgh. This may include attending networking functions and conducting presentations.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides information and assistance with regulatory compliance permitting requirements, record keeping, reporting, and planning and implementing best management practices related to air quality and air quality permitting
Additional assistance may be provided in waste, water and other environmental compliance criteria/factors.
Assists with the preparation of requests for determination, plan approvals, and operating permits.
Strong knowledge of air quality regulation including familiarity with criteria pollutants, NAAQS, NSPS, NESHAP, HAPs, and RICE MACT regulations. Ability to prepare emission calculations for multiple area sources.
Educates and serves business owners through workshops, presentations, one-on-one consulting assistance, and onsite visits on environmental management strategies to comply with regulations and reduce environmental impacts using green business practices.
Develops and maintains networks and relationships with host institutions, other economic development organizations, key stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies. Attends networking functions and seminars.
Interprets environmental health and safety administrative regulations and policies; recommends new and improved programs.
Adheres to regulatory paperwork requirements for client interactions and consulting activities.
Research and identify any funding opportunities to help clients access financial support or other resources to fund environmental projects and related initiatives.

Advanced experience and knowledge related to environmental management and compliance process is essential.

A bachelor's degree in in environmental and/or engineering field is required. A master's degree is preferred. 3 to 5 years of experience providing environmental consultation is preferred.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

Experience with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (especially Pennsylvania environmental regulations)
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulatory permitting process
Knowledge of waste minimization, pollution prevention, green business practices and basic health and safety requirements
Regulatory agency or industry consulting experience