Environmental Specialist II

Job Title
Environmental Specialist II

Requisition Number
RE52478

Working Title
Air Quality Compliance Specialist

Department Name
3DE10:Env Quality Management

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$39,894-63,814/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires data, information and sample collection from operating mechanical rooms and areas of heating/cooling equipment placement.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)

Job Summary

This position provides support to the Air Quality Compliance Manager. Support responsibilities include performing oversight of the University’s Refrigerant Management Program (RMP) which is established to comply with Title VI of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Responsibilities also include assisting in the preparation of permit applications, review of monitoring data, or equipment inspections with respect to Title V of the CAA.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer major coursework in engineering, chemistry, environmental
science, physical sciences or a field related to the work.

Deadline to Apply
01/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.