Role of the 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 ID Questionnaires, 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 participates in testing as required. Ensures that testing is conducted consistent with protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Recology Offers

• 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.

Recology Benefits May Include

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to p