Environmental Manager

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 Company is in compliance with Company environmental policy including management by objectives (MBOs).
• Prepares and submits necessary reports and information to local governments/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 operations team and General Managers.
• Works with 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, etc. for laboratory analysis using appropriate equipment and regulatory procedures
• Trains employees in environmentally-related issues, including storm water awareness, spill control and cleanup, etc.
• Assists with compliance and permitting activities, including the 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, waste characterization testing, etc. and participate 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 degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Drivers’ License required.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including environmental permitting and compliance related issues and regulations.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/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 finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our 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 company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s:
  Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, 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).
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