Environmental Protection Specialist II or III

Environmental Protection Specialist II or III

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Preferred Skills, Experience, Education and License: 4-10 years of industry or consulting experience. Strong oral and written communication skills. Independent, self‑starter, able to read regulations and compliance requirements from regulatory text. B.S., Environmental Science, Engineering or related field, including Chemistry, Science. Experience with storm water, groundwater, surface water, hazardous waste, solid waste, air emissions, air compliance, petroleum or chemical storage, landfill systems, spills and remediation, and permitting, a plus.

Valid driver's license.

Travel: Will drive to assigned market area sites, primarily, in Upstate New York, on average, 3 days per week; (more if necessary).

Using established procedures under supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in multiple assigned districts within a Market Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within a Market 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 districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
• Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
• May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
• 2 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing and interpreting state and federal environmental regulations.
• Previous work in storm water, groundwater, solid waste or hazardous waste permitting.
• Knowledge of EP data management systems.

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401(k), and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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