Environmental Protection Specialist - Landfill

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Anderson, CA

2d • $68,500 - $78,500 • Onsite

About The Position

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% oversee surrounding sites & districts

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and or Certifications in the following areas: Storm Water, QISP certification; Air Compliance (Title V permit)

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
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees