Job Description

UNC Overview :

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. 

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Classification Title : Environmental Specialist

Department : Campus Operations

Full-Time/Part-Time : Full-Time

Months per Year : 12 Months

Position Summary:

The UNC Asheville Environmental Specialist assists with environmental programs within Campus Operations.  The UNC Asheville Campus Operations department has been a leader in environmental programs within the University system for many years. Environmental sustainability is a core component of the University's strategic plan.

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager this position has the primary responsibility for all aspects of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Program managed by Campus Operations. This program requires an, organized, and enthusiastic person to lead the campus community towards a goal of zero waste. This position will work with members of the campus community, including faculty, staff and students, to increase participation and awareness of all aspects of waste minimization. 

In addition, the environmental specialist will have responsibilities in other existing programs including, but not limited to, Bee Campus, Tree Campus, Invasive species management, stormwater management, campus wide tree inventory.

Duties also include: program development, data collection, data entry and reporting. The Environmental Specialist will assist the Design and Construction Department, especially during construction projects, to audit waste streams and other environmentally related construction issues. 

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :

Bachelor's degree in an agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences or related discipline and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :

Bachelor's degree in an agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences or related discipline and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Bachelor's degree in an agriculture, biological, engineering, environmental, natural resources sciences or related discipline is preferred. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of job related experience with environmental issues and/or sustainability. Previous experience in recycling coordination, waste reduction procedures, storm water management, land management and/or related environmental issues is a plus.

A valid driver's license is highly preferred.

Ability to operate computer software to include but not limited to Windows, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of standard waste reduction and recycling procedures and practices. Knowledge of campus -based approaches to programs such as waste minimization, and grounds related environmental issues.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer special programs, carry out routine tasks, non-routine tasks and special projects simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise others in the completion of tasks.
• Ability to maintain detailed databases and documentation, prepare reports. Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with other employees, departments, students, the general public and contractors.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping software and website development is highly desired, but not required.

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EO/AA/ADA Employer:

UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

About The University of North Carolina at Asheville

As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime. Small class size, award-winning faculty and a nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program foster innovation as well as recognition.The cornerstone of a liberal arts education is the ability to explore the connections between many different subjects as well as the options available. So learning here expands well beyond the classroom walls. Focusing on undergraduate studies, we help students dig into learning, whether they participate in faculty-mentored research projects, undertake career-related internships, study abroad, or join service projects aimed at improving the quality of life at home and around the world. We encourage everyone to seek challenges, seize opportunities and become a doer as well as a thinker.At UNC Asheville, we’ve created an environment for exploring the world as well as more than 30 different majors. About 3,900 undergraduate students and about 330 full- and part-time faculty bring the campus alive with ... a genuine hunger to understand and contribute to the human experience. Amid the culturally rich setting of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s all designed to spark a lifelong quest to know more — a fire that will grow brighter in the future.

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