Senior Manager, Environmental Protection

I. Job Summary

This role leads the development and continuous improvement of environmental programs to support all field operations. The responsibilities include building and enhancing the environmental program framework and elements to address process improvement needs, changes in environmental regulations and promotion of a continued strong environmental culture within the organization.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Monitor for changes in federal environmental regulatory requirements. Initiate and participate in developing the Company’s response to new or changing regulations on a national basis. Develop technical guidance on new regulatory requirements to ensure consistent interpretation and action by WM operations.
• Assist in development of environmental policies, directives, standards and guidance that serve to effectively communicate and ensure implementation of the WM Environmental Management System (EMS) elements and communicate Company expectations for management of environmental aspects not always served by regulation.
• Continually improve and manage Information Services for compliance assurance, self-assessment, corrective/preventive measure tracking, and environmental metrics.
• Develop and/or enhance existing environmental training programs including the Environmental Professional Learning Series (EPLS) and Environmental Compliance Awareness Program (ECAP). Develop additional training curriculum as needs/priorities are identified. Conduct environmental training of employees at various levels as needed.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to field operations as needed on significant environmental risk impacts and agency and company-identified issues through resolution, which includes both correction and prevention from recurrence.
• Develop and execute routine communications with Corporate and Area management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide environmental protection programs.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• 4 years relevant work experience
• 7 years environmental experience with at least 5 years of proven leadership related experience
• 2 years solid waste/landfill experience

IV. Physical Requirements

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.

The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $125,160 - $165,795. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

V. Benefits 
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. 

 

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn m