Environmental & Regulatory Specialist

Volm Companies • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Environmental & Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing and warehousing operations in the United States and Canada adhere to federal, state, provincial, and local environmental and regulatory standards. This position works collaboratively with the Volm Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Team, site leaders, and legal and external regulators to mitigate risk, reduce liability, support safe operations, and maintain a culture of compliance. Key regulatory compliance responsibilities include proactive program maintenance, contact management, tracking of annual inspections, required permit and reporting actions, oversight of remediation activities, and citation closeouts in partnership with responsible parties.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Capacity to think critically, calculate, analyze, and track details/figures/data and make competent decisions based on those details/figures/data.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with deadlines.
• Ability to effectively and positively handle stress in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people across different teams, departments, and physical locations.
• Ability to work effectively with data management systems, spreadsheets, word processing documents, and other applicable computer systems and software.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, compliance, and program management normally acquired by completion of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or equivalent work experience.
• Well-developed and demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local/provincial environmental and occupational safety, health, regulations (OSHA, OHSA, DEQ, EPA, DNR, CEPA).

Nice To Haves

• Certifications and credentials preferred (any): CEM, CHMM, ASP, CSP, HAZWOPER 40

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand and ensure that federal, state, provincial, and local laws, regulations, rules, and codes are observed, complied with, and administered by applicable company personnel.
• Provide advice, counseling, and technical support to site leaders for environmental compliance regulations and updates.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, maintenance, and update of EHS procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed environmental, health, safety, and compliance records and documentation per applicable regulatory bodies (OSHA/OHSA, LNI, Cal/OSHA, DEQ, DNR, EPA, etc.)
• Assist Volm team members to properly identify, classify, record, inspect, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste material in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and scheduled inspections at manufacturing and warehousing facilities to identify risks and ensure adherence to environmental permits and waste management protocols.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, permit applications, and notifications to applicable agencies.
• Train facility and operations staff on compliance procedures, best practices, and updates to regulations.
• Maintain, manage, and administer chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) programs.
• Investigate and respond to compliance incidents, environmental spills, regulatory inquiries/citation, or employee complaints and recommendations, coordinating root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across all covered jurisdictions and assess their impact on operations, recommending policy updates or process improvements.
• Partner with General Counsel and the Corporate EHS Director to represent the company in interactions with environmental regulatory agencies, including participating in site visits, negotiations, and appeals.
• Ensure tracking and timely completion of all assigned EHS regulatory compliance actions via EHS management software, calendar administration, and communication with key stakeholders.

Benefits

• As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
• We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future.
• To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more.
• We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees