Regional Environmental Operations Manager

Job description:

Regional Environmental Operations Manager

(Staffing & Field Execution | Market Launch – Maryland)

Pay: $80,000–$90,000 base + uncapped commission + bonuses + new client bonus
Location: Hybrid | Maryland Market Focus
Company: Paragon Staffing, LLC

IMPORTANT – READ BEFORE APPLYING

This position requires hands-on environmental services experience.

Applicants must have direct experience in environmental remediation, industrial cleanup, emergency response, or HAZWOPER-regulated field operations.

❌ Healthcare staffing
❌ IT staffing
❌ General recruiting

Candidates without environmental field experience will not be considered.

About the Role:

Paragon Staffing is expanding its Environmental Services Division and is seeking a Regional Environmental Operations Manager to launch and lead operations in Maryland.

This is a field-first leadership role, not a desk recruiting position.

You will:

• Oversee active environmental jobs
• Deploy and manage HAZWOPER-certified crews
• Ensure OSHA compliance
• Build regional operations from the ground up

Paragon is a staffing company — we recruit, train, employ, and deploy certified environmental technicians to support remediation projects, emergency response, and industrial operations.

Core Responsibilities - Environmental Operations & Field Execution (PRIMARY):

• Oversee and support active environmental projects requiring Paragon staffing crews
• Coordinate deployment of HAZWOPER-certified technicians
• Serve as the primary point of contact during job execution for staffing-related matters
• Troubleshoot manpower, scheduling, and redeployment issues
• Support emergency response staffing deployments when required

OSHA, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all deployed personnel meet OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety requirements
• Verify technician certifications prior to deployment
• Act as a knowledgeable compliance resource for client job execution

Business Development & Market Launch:

• Identify and secure new environmental services clients in Maryland
• Build partnerships with remediation contractors, restoration firms, and industrial service providers
• Negotiate contracts, markups, and staffing terms
• Own market entry strategy and early growth

Office Launch & Team Building:

• Open and establish regional office as demand develops
• Hire and manage local sales, recruiting, and field leadership staff
• Build scalable staffing teams aligned with Paragon’s safety and performance standards

REQUIRED Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):

• 5+ years experience in environmental services operations, remediation, industrial cleanup, or emergency response
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and HAZWOPER requirements
• Experience overseeing or supporting environmental field crews
• Ability to operate autonomously in a startup / market-launch environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to visit job sites and clients

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience with environmental staffing models
• Experience launching or expanding a new territory
• Team hiring and leadership experience

Compensation & Benefits:

• $80,000–$90,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission + performance bonus + new client bonuses
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company laptop
• Company vehicle
• Direct access to executive leadership

Why This Role:

This is a build-it, lead-it, own-it role for a true environmental professional.

If you’ve run jobs, dealt with OSHA, supported field crews, and want to help launch a regional operation — this role is for you.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD