Environmental Protection Specialist II
About The Position
The Environmental Protection Specialist II will drive environmental compliance and sustainability across the Market Area, act as the district EP contact, guiding teams on regulations and best practices, monitor compliance, resolve issues, and deliver training to ensure adherence to California environmental standards. What We’re Looking For: Strong problem-solving and project leadership skills Experience with California environmental regulations (water, waste, air quality, etc.) Ability to interpret regulations and turn them into practical solutions Collaborative approach to coaching teams and supporting sustainability goals This is an in-office position, candidate must be willing to commute to Azusa, CA and other WM facilities in the Los Angeles area each day. Candidates with experience in landfills, the IGP, WDR, CERS, CEQA, Hazardous Materials, and SPCC plans encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
- 2 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement)
Nice To Haves
- Strong problem-solving and project leadership skills
- Experience with California environmental regulations (water, waste, air quality, etc.)
- Ability to interpret regulations and turn them into practical solutions
- Collaborative approach to coaching teams and supporting sustainability goals
- Candidates with experience in landfills, the IGP, WDR, CERS, CEQA, Hazardous Materials, and SPCC plans encouraged to apply.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
