Environmental Manager

Job Title

Environmental Manager

Vacaville, CA

Under general direction, develops and implements programs to ensure the company complies with required environmental plans and permits, and conducts environmental training, inspection and testing.

• Determines that required plans and permits are current and that the company is in compliance with the company environmental policy including management by objectives (MBOs).
• Prepares and submits necessary reports and information to local governments and agencies.
• Conducts compliance inspections of facilities and operations and brings issues to management as needed; travels to multiple locations for on‑site visits.
• Maintains compliance management database (Locus) and ensures that compliance binders and required environmental documents on site are complete and up to date.
• Provides oral and written advice and direction on environmental permitting and regulatory compliance issues to the operations team and general managers.
• Works with the Corporate Environment & Planning Department and with group and general managers on identification and resolution of permitting and compliance issues.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with regulators and accompanies them during inspections.
• Maintains facility records as needed to ensure compliance with permits and regulations.
• Samples water, soil, air, compost and hazardous waste material for laboratory analysis using appropriate equipment and regulatory procedures.
• Trains employees in environmentally‑related issues, including storm water awareness, spill control and cleanup.
• Assists with compliance and permitting activities, including preparation of correspondence, reports and applications, scheduling and attending meetings, setting up and maintaining files, researching contract service providers/consultants and other activities as directed.
• Prepares manifests for hazardous waste disposal shipments and submits hazardous waste disposal fees, hazardous waste generator fees, EPA  and manifest fee returns. Evaluates incoming materials for acceptability consistent with company waste acceptance guidelines.
• Answers inquiries from regulatory agencies and the general public by correspondence, telephone and in‑person.
• Assists with design and presentation of environmental, permitting and compliance related training.
• Assists in the development of testing protocols, such as odor control and waste characterization testing, and participates in testing as required; ensures that testing is conducted consistent with protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Four years’ experience in compliance and/or permitting areas.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Technical and professional knowledge in environmental permitting and compliance regulations.
• Current developments and trends in the area of expertise.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and data analysis to inform priorities, identify challenges and opportunities.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑management skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Analytical thinking skills.

• An ecologically innovative company that mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining communities.
• The largest employee‑owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration and learning by doing.
• An inspired mission driven to use and return resources to their best use through the practice of the 4R’s:
  Reduce, Re‑use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect, care for and grow community that sees a world without waste.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

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