The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is now accepting applications for the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute Director.
To view the full position announcement or to apply, visit http://careers.rit.edu/staff, click Search Openings, and enter 1850BR in the keyword field.
Salary range: $ 86,200 – $138,000
The Director leads and directs the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I), a statewide technology development, transfer, and assistance center whose mission is to make New York state more environmentally sustainable for businesses, workers, and the public through more efficient use of raw materials, energy and water, and reductions in toxic chemical use, emissions to the environment and waste generation. NYSP2I is an integrated program of several major elements: direct technical assistance to industry and organizations; research, development, and diffusion; outreach; professional training; a community grants program; and academic educational program development. NYSP2I is led by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and is a partnership between RIT, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Buffalo and the ten NYS Regional Technology Development Centers (RTDCs). The primary source of funding for NYSP2I is provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) through a dedicated line item. The Director will manage a team of professionals at the NYSP2I at RIT
This role will contribute to NYSP2I’s success by delivering quality work in the following service areas:
- Engage New York State industry and organizations for the purpose of providing direct assistance in the areas of toxics use reduction, process improvement, and resource conservation;
- Research, develop and transfer pollution prevention (P2) technologies to NY companies;
- Assist NYS companies with introducing green technologies to the market;
- Help companies achieve sustainable supply chain goals;
- Develop P2 assessment tools and deliver P2 training to businesses, technical assistance providers, and community organizations;
- Provide research and technical support to the RTDCs;
- Develop and implement P2 priority setting and performance tracking programs to maximize program effectiveness; and
- Provide grants to community projects that help to achieve pollution prevention.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, science, green chemistry, environmental science or sustainability, in addition to project and business management principles, methods and techniques. Master’s degree in a technical field of study required (i.e. engineering, chemistry, environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields). PhD strongly preferred.
- A minimum of ten years related work experience is required.
- Must have a minimum of five years of experience in a technical P2, green chemistry, environmental science or sustainability position, in addition to experience in a leadership role with supervisory responsibility.
- Must have experience in the following areas: project/program management, technical assistance and training, P2 technologies/approaches, manufacturing and/or P2 assessments.
- Experience in environmental regulatory compliance and management systems will also be considered.
- Experience with proposal development and securing grant funding.
- Experience working with state and/or federal funding and contracting processes preferred.
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and ability to work with a variety of persons and organizations having diverse issues, concerns, and agendas
- Knowledge and ability to coordinate meetings, deliver presentations and collaborate with stakeholders
- Knowledge and ability to lead; think creatively; proactively adapt to changing environment; act decisively, and inspire and empower others.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise in pollution prevention and sustainable consumption and production
- Project organization and management skills.
- Effective verbal communication and public speaking skills