Manager Special Waste ES

** PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Oversees the review and approval of waste profiles and ensures that Republic Services facilities do not accept wastes that are not permitted at the site(s) by Federal, State, or local regulations, outside of the scope of the site's operating permit or waste analysis plan, that pose treatment/handling challenges or that may pose a threat to human health or the environment.
* Partners with customer service, safety, environmental compliance, operations and/or sales to develop solutions for achieving business, program and compliance goals.
* Supports the implementation, training and facilitation of initiatives and development of productivity goals and monitor and report on the effectiveness of processes.
* Responsible for leading routine alignment meetings between approvals team and sales/customer service, operations, safety, and environmental compliance teams.
* Responsible for the development and implementation of the site(s) Waste Approvals Program and supporting procedures including training and implementation of any new facilities to the business unit.
* Manages the site(s) Special Waste approvals team responsible for performing technical reviews of environmental and characterization data, including Generator Waste Profile Sheets and Supplement Forms.
* Keeps current on Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to solid waste, industrial and hazardous waste.
* Provides support to sales, operations personnel and customers on technical and regulatory issues related to the acceptance of Special waste (exempted, hazardous and/or non hazardous). Including but not limited to, manifest discrepancy, 3rd party out bounding, onsite generated waste and audits. Monitor and validate that waste approval processes are conducted within established company guidelines.
* Participates in strategic planning to sustain and grow programs and services. Liaison with IT to facilitate changes and improvements related to administering the electronic profiling, software management, manifesting and customer interface.
* Coaches and develops a team of professionals to assist in their development and attainment of necessary skills to lift performance. Monitors staff performance and drives performance improvement initiatives and ensures that service levels meet or exceed agreed upon standards.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Knowledge of Environmental Regulations as it relates to RCRA, TSCA, and DOT Characterization.
* Working knowledge of chemical compounds and strong knowledge of chemistry.
* Ability to analyze environmental laboratory data and compare data to Federal, State, and/or permitted waste acceptance standards.
* Knowledge of state and local special waste regulations.
* Strong written, critical thinking and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment, communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, exercise independent judgment and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
* Strong management, and organizational skills, knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential
* Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certificate or equivalent preferred
* McCoy’s RCRA training preferred
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* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

*** 4-7 years of experience in solid waste, RCRA Characterization, hazardous waste, environmental laboratory data, or other appropriate environmental field as well as established leadership skills.
* Extensive solid waste, industrial, and/or hazardous waste regulations experience.
* Management of customer service-oriented business or technical sales experience.
** Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
** Eligible employees can elect to participate in:  
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.  
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.  
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.  
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).  
• Employee discount programs.  
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.  
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