Environmental Protection Manager

I. Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, administer and assist in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area and districts. Serves as Area/district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for not more than one Area and may only be responsible for several districts within a larger Area.

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts. Grows environmental awareness and encourages positive forward-looking approaches to EP program. Serves as Market Area/districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
• Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with MA/district staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally, responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial waste waters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
• May administer customer waste approvals.

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this on site position is $91K - $120K This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

WM () is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of…