Environmental Compliance Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management, the Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for leading Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Goodwill) ’s environmental compliance programs related to Non-Disposable Items (NDI) and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) while overseeing the Hazardous Waste Yard and supervising assigned staff. This position ensures the safe identification, handling, sorting, storage, processing, and disposal of regulated materials in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Environmental Compliance Manager develops and delivers employee training programs on the proper diversion and management of NDI and HHW materials to reduce landfill waste and support environmental sustainability initiatives. The role conducts compliance audits at all donation-receiving locations, monitors program effectiveness, implements corrective actions, and provides guidance to leadership and staff on environmental compliance matters. As a subject matter expert, the Environmental Compliance Manager promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship while ensuring the efficient operation of environmental programs and continuously upholding and advancing Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Hazardous Waste Yard, ensuring the safe handling, storage, processing, and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Non-Disposable Items (NDI) in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and efficient program operations.
• Observes, reports, and takes corrective action on conditions that present safety risks to employees, program participants, customers, or the organization.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for Goodwill's environmental compliance programs, providing guidance and support to leadership and staff on NDI, HHW, and Certified Electronic Waste (CEW) requirements.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers employee training on NDI, HHW, and CEW programs in accordance with organizational policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures consistent implementation and standardization of NDI and HHW collection, sorting, storage, and processing stations at all donation-receiving locations.
• Conducts regular audits of donation centers, retail stores, outlets, and processing facilities to evaluate employee knowledge, operational compliance, record retention, hazardous waste management practices, CEW handling, and program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans for locations requiring additional support or compliance improvements.
• Reviews audit findings, tracks trends, and implements process improvements to strengthen environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and landfill diversion efforts.
• Maintains required records, manifests, logs, training documentation, and reports related to HHW, NDI, and CEW programs.
• Monitors hazardous waste accumulation timelines and coordinates the timely transportation, recycling, treatment, or disposal of regulated materials through licensed vendors and approved facilities.
• Conducts hazardous waste identification and characterization activities, including sampling and evaluation of unknown materials, to ensure proper segregation and management of incompatible substances.
• Coordinates, when necessary, the transportation and delivery of qualifying HHW materials to approved household hazardous waste collection facilities.
• Promotes environmental sustainability initiatives by maximizing opportunities for reuse, repurposing, recycling, and diversion of donated materials from landfills.
• Attends and successfully completes all required internal and external training necessary to maintain professional competency and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Always act safely and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee medical and claim information in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
• Provide medical referrals and support to employees.
• Work independently with sound judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications of the Role:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One to three years’ equivalent work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, program participants, customers and third parties.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email, spreadsheets, and claims or reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain effective working relationships in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to function independently in a work setting.
• Must pass drug screening and criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self, others, or company property.
• No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates a tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug use, moral turpitude or predatory behavior in conflict with the functions listed within this job description.
• Must immediately inform Supervisor of any arrests and/or convictions that occur while employed at Goodwill.
• Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to demonstrate upon request functional literacy and numeracy.
• Must meet Goodwill quantitative and qualitative performance standards.

 POSITION INFORMATION:

This position is a full time, exempt position eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; Flexible Time Off. This position is employed by Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

• Non-Disposable and Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator
• Environmental Compliance Hazardous Waste Coordinator

WORK CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:

• Work is divided between office and field environments.? 
• Hazards may include higher than normal chance of exposure to communicable diseases and to known and unknown hazardous chemicals.
• High adaptability required.
• Work environment is usually hectic (fast-paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.
• Travel to various company locations is required.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must be able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work environment is usually hectic/fast paced with regular instances of critical or unusual situations.  Travel to various company locations may be required.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to accommodate the needs of the organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change