Environmental Protection Specialist I

I. Job Summary

Using established procedures under close supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned districts within an Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within an Area.
 

Travel: 60% local area

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
• Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
• May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Science or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience
• 1 year of previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance. Upon Hire

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• 1-4 years in a relevant role; additional experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs across a variety of operational facilities, including medical autoclave and incinerator facilities, medical and solid waste transfer stations, recycling processing facilities, collection operations, and landfill sites.
• Experience with Medical waste, solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, and air compliance programs.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain productive relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory officials, along with strong internal stakeholder collaboration.

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.

☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
 

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is 71,530 - $81,000. 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. 

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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