Environmental Protection Manager II

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area(s). Serves as Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Areas.

Location: This is a hybrid role supporting the lower peninsula of Michigan. The employee must live in the lower peninsula of MI and be able to travel to sites as necessary. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.

• Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations, with the expectation of interaction with regulatory authorities. Provides compliance enforcement support to operating facilities by investigating and assessing the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with site/MA staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations.

• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related applications/documentation.

• Responsible for developing, coordinating, recording and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes

• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.

• Ensure compliance with Special Waste Program requirements, including Sales, Customer Set-up, Dispatch and Operations.

• Prepares and delivers EP training and education to facility and Market Area staff.

• Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle) and provides company related reporting.

• Requires at minimum a basic understanding and working knowledge of how to read regulations. 

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree

• in lieu of degree: High School Diploma/ GED with 7 years of related work experience

• 7 years of environmental protection related experience

• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• Environmental Certifications, such as Stormwater Operator

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.

Field: This job operates in both inside conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

V. Benefits 

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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