Environmental Protection Specialist III

Job Summary

Utilizes highly advanced expert knowledge to ensure efficient operations and prevent and control on‑ and off‑site noise, odor, and other nuisances. Serves as district Environmental Protection (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 to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within an area.

Approximately 60% travel is required to oversee 2 landfills and 4 operations sites.

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintains 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 district 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.
• May serve as a team lead and/or provide assistance and direction to less experienced environmental compliance specialists.

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years relevant work experience in environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

• 5-10 years in a relevant role; additional experience is strongly preferred.
• Environmental Compliance:
  Experience with Solid Waste, Leachate, Storm Water programs, QISP certification, and Air Compliance (including Title V permit).

Proven ability to establish and sustain productive relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory officials, along with strong internal stakeholder collaboration.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Talking
• Hearing

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on‑site position is $108,750 - $118,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

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 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL  an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL  TSA‑approved alternative.

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.