Environmental Compliance Specialist​/Landfill

Position Summary

Monitor and coordinate environmental compliance activities and regulatory requirements for assigned department and/or facility; ensure maintenance of and compliance with assigned local, state and federal permits, licenses and registrations; exercise responsibility for monitoring and reporting associated with permits, licenses, and registrations, and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

This position involves working in a hazardous work environment and is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

* Monitor and coordinate environmental compliance activities and regulatory requirements for the assigned department and associated facilities; coordinate the storage, handling and disposal of unauthorized, hazardous and contaminated wastes.

* Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for conducting environmental compliance activities; implement policies and procedures, adhere to deadlines.

* Oversee and monitor compliance program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures, and provide training when applicable.

* Prepare and file regulatory notices and documentation regarding environmental compliance issues with local, state and federal agencies.

* Coordinate and implement field tasks associated with air, soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring and reporting in compliance with applicable permits, local, state and federal requirements.

* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of environmental health protection and related services.

* Participate in the development and implementation of landfill and convenience center related standard operating procedures and quality assurance programs.

* Organize, schedule and implement environmental compliance activities and in other related assigned areas of responsibility.

* Monitor and inspect facilities regularly to ensure compliance with permits, local, state and federal requirements.

* Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required; maintain and file compliance reports on time in accordance with established deadlines.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

* Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the environmental compliance.

* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

* Maintain, review, and monitor electronic database for quality assurance.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university inin environmental science, geology, or engineering; and

Three (3) years of administrative regulatory compliance experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office and field environment with travel from site to site; possible exposure to inclement weather conditions, and exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, fumes and toxic materials.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying; standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time and walking on uneven surfaces.