Emergency Response Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Plans and directs emergency response services on a local, regional and national level. Develops programs and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and ensures a safe working environment. Coordinates resources and activities of personnel engaged in performing emergency response services for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates or manages activities of the emergency response division to optimize operational efficiency while protecting workers and the environment.
• Directs and coordinates organizational activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations to maximize profits.
• Ensures, directly or through subordinates, that the company is in compliance with all pertinent federal, state and local regulations.
• Analyzes operational needs and develops operating and capital expenditure budgets and reports.
• Provides regular reports as required by governmental agencies and senior management.
• Trains response personnel.
• Ensures paperwork is properly processed for billing.
• Implements and maintains management systems.
• Ensures assets are properly maintained.
• Maintains inventory necessary to support emergency response.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships to secure future business opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform the duties of this job, the employee must have comprehensive knowledge of complex regulations specific to the emergency response industry; must be knowledgeable of emergency response principles and practices.
• Essential competencies to perform this job include analytical, organizational and problem solving skills; must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, emergency response, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Respond to large oil spills on land and water.
• Coordinate internal resources: vessels, barges, vacuum tankers, roll‑off boxes, field techs, disposal assets/landfills.
• Manage subcontractor relationships (ICN network).
• Activate and coordinate spill management team (logistics, finance, planning, operations).
• Review invoices for accuracy before submitting to clients.
• Client outreach: drills, tabletop exercises, conferences, ongoing engagement.
• Cross‑sell services and partner with New York leadership and marketing on sales strategy.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies: USCG, EPA, BSEE, state environmental agencies.

Required Certifications

• TWIC
• HAZWOPER 40
• OSHA 30
• ICS 100 & 200 (300 & 400 preferred)
• Marine background preferred

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.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic…