Senior Environmental Specialist

Senior Environmental Specialist

Help Shape the Future of Environmental Stewardship in Agriculture!

Country View Family Farms is looking for a Senior Environmental Specialist to help drive environmental stewardship, sustainability, and operational excellence across our organization.

The Senior Environmental Specialist will lead environmental compliance, permitting, nutrient management, and sustainability initiatives supporting Country View Family Farms' swine farms, feed mills, and support facilities throughout Indiana. This senior-level role is responsible for managing and enhancing environmental compliance programs, partnering with operational leaders and regulatory agencies, and driving environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position delivers measurable environmental, operational, and financial value while serving as a key internal resource, reducing reliance on third-party consultants through technical expertise, leadership, and strategic project execution.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your expertise is valued, your contributions drive meaningful results, and your work directly supports the future of responsible agriculture, Country View Family Farms offers a rewarding and impactful career. Join a team that's committed to innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement—and help shape what's next. Make your mark, inspire progress, and help create the future of agriculture!

About Us:

Country View Family Farms is an affiliate of Clemens Food Group, a family-owned agricultural company with more than 130 years of history and a commitment to doing things the right way. As one of the nation's leading pork production organizations, Country View partners with family farmers and team members across multiple states to responsibly raise animals and support a safe, sustainable food supply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute environmental compliance activities across Indiana operations.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely environmental reporting, recordkeeping, and inspections across assigned operations.
• Support and lead regulatory inspections and permitting activities, including new sites, expansions, and CAFO/NPDES requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manure value, environmental performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute manure management strategies that support operational and financial goals.
• Optimize manure hauling, application, and partner relationships to improve efficiency and utilization.
• Develop and manage manure budgets, nutrient sampling programs, and nutrient alignment activities that support nutrient management plans.
• Maintain nutrient management plans, odor management plans, and wastewater compliance programs.
• Prioritize and execute environmental projects based on compliance risk, operational needs, and financial impact.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools and systems to monitor compliance activities, cost savings, and operational performance.
• Promote consistent environmental practices across farms, feed mills, and support facilities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with regulatory agencies and industry groups while staying informed of regulatory changes.
• Support water usage, conservation efforts, and sustainability initiatives across operations.
• Maintain a strong field presence across all regions, including regular travel to farm sites and facilities, with occasional overnight travel as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resource Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver's license and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
• Certification in preparing nutrient management plans and odor management plans is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NPDES CAFO permits and other agricultural environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Minimum of five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect and interpret data, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday work as needed.

Essential Functions;

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must frequently move throughout barns, farms, and production areas.
• Must communicate effectively with management and team members regarding task completion and operational needs.
• Work environment may include exposure to loud noises, dusty conditions, outdoor weather, hot and cold temperatures, animal dander, manure, and other agricultural conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel to farm sites and facilities is required. Occasional overnight travel may also be required based on operational needs.
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