Environmental Compliance Analyst

Casella Waste Systems•Clifton Park, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Analyst is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and meeting permit requirements, and for acting as the local technical expert regarding engineering and environmental concepts for assigned locations. The incumbent will apply engineering principles to prepare technical reports, conduct periodic tests, audits, or inspections of organizational processes, collect and analyze samples, investigate incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action as necessary. This is a remote opportunity, but the applicant must reside within our current operating footprint. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship or assume existing sponsorships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree
1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment
A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel among the company's regional offices throughout the Northeast are required.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance
Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations
High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer.
U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree or certificate
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification

Responsibilities

Participates in frequent field site visits, collects data, analyzes findings, and interprets them by producing technical reports, tabulating data, and preparing charts, graphs, and sketches in support of facility engineering and compliance projects.
Collaborates with facility management to maintain local, state, and federal permits for assigned facilities by identifying permitting needs, anticipating permit renewals, preparing and submitting applications within an appropriate time frame, and managing electronic and hard copy filing of documents.
Interacts professionally with regulators, customers, and members of the public regarding facility permits and environmental compliance.
Coordinates and manages third-party contractors and consultants in the completion of low and medium-complexity engineering and construction projects.
Participates as a team member on higher-complexity, long-duration development projects.
Identifies and corrects compliance issues by working with facility managers to coordinate process improvements and to follow up on self-inspections.
Evaluates the significance of hazards and determines proper disposal and management methods for facility operations.
Manages our internal environmental management tracking system (ETMS) database and works on geographic information system (GIS) projects throughout the operating footprint.
Collaborates with facility and regional management to obtain and report collected data in support of company and facility goals relating to safety, compliance, financial performance, and sustainability.
Oversees ongoing compliance of environmental programs by coordinating required environmental training and performing self-inspections to ensure complete and successful monitoring and environmental sampling by internal and external resources.
Assists with the development and implementation of new or revised environmental resource programs, policies, procedures, and methods of operation, and provides recommendations for enhancements to ensure effective systems and services are in place.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services, and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.