Environmental Affairs Manager, CA Job 452.26

Dunn-Edwards Paints•Commerce, CA

About The Position

The Environmental Affairs Manager is responsible for managing activities of the Environmental Affairs Department. The department’s mission is to ensure Dunn-Edwards Corporation achieves and maintains compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, while supporting effective and economically efficient regulation. It also seeks feasible voluntary improvements in corporate environmental, health, and safety performance and helps employees, customers, and the community understand related issues. The role monitors regulatory developments, manages reporting, permits, inspections, and agency interactions, and advises leadership on environmental policy, compliance, risks, and strategy. The manager works across departments and with public agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders. The role also supports product stewardship and regulatory compliance for paint products and sundries, leads greenhouse gas reporting activities, and assists operations with remediation projects and environmental phase reviews. Supervisory responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
At least 7 years of related work experience.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory agencies, particularly as they apply to the coatings industry.
Ability to manage multiple projects or programs and collaborate with departments and stakeholders to influence environmental and regulatory decisions and strategy.
Ability to interpret laws and regulations and implement recommendations throughout the organization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style, and deliver effective, persuasive presentations on complex or controversial topics.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to statistical and analytical tasks.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret complex technical instructions.
Educational background should include mathematics, chemistry, and basic concepts of environmental science, law, and regulation.

Responsibilities

Monitor developments in environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations applicable to Dunn-Edwards and the coatings industry.
Manage regulatory reporting, environmental permits, agency inspections, and interactions with EPA, AQMD, SCAQMD, CAL EPA, and similar regulatory agencies.
Work with senior leadership and departments to lead regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategy.
Secure or renew required permits and licenses, prepare and file reports, and arrange payment of fees and taxes.
Analyze long-range environmental policy issues and advise leadership on options, risks, and strategies.
Communicate with Dunn-Edwards personnel, customers, and the public about environmental issues.
Interact with public agencies and outside consultants to support sound environmental policymaking.
Help organize policy-relevant scientific research and oversee corporate involvement in environmental assessments or remediation activities.
Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Product Management to evaluate environmental impacts of raw materials and coating components and support compliant product information, SDS authoring, labels, and customer communications.
Support compliance strategies related to VOC content and emissions, hazardous air pollutants, waste minimization, spill prevention, chemicals of concern management, and product stewardship requirements affecting paint products and sundries.
Lead greenhouse gas reporting activities, including Scopes 1–3 emissions.
Assist operations with remediation projects and environmental phase reviews.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Sales, Marketing/Product Management, and Store Operations to address needs related to environmental and regulatory matters.