Environmental Specialist

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist develops, communicates, and implements waste-related environmental programs; evaluates environmental data; and ensures regulatory compliance for company business units and facilities in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner. The role ensures proper characterization and disposal of environmental media; works with waste vendors, regulators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities; conducts site visits; provides on-site guidance for projects; and recommends ways to minimize environmental risks and promote responsible environmental stewardship.

The position combines office work and field activities and may involve travel to facilities, project sites, or regulatory meetings. Work may occasionally take place in construction, utility, or environmental remediation settings, and personal protective equipment may be required during field inspections. The role requires use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle and involves driving-record monitoring and consent to random drug testing.

Georgia Power is a subsidiary of Southern Company, which serves customers across the Southeast and beyond. Southern Company describes its mission as providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy and states a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The position offers competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees, and health, welfare, and retirement benefits. It may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of environmental compliance or environmental management experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, including RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, CERCLA, SARA, the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, OSHA environmental requirements, DOT requirements, and SPCC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• At least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle operated.
• No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application; no convictions for major traffic violations within the 12 months before application; and no pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Consent to Motor Vehicle Driver’s Record Monitoring through GPC Fleet Management.
• Consent to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP).
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Identify, classify, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Coordinate waste disposal activities with approved vendors and treatment facilities.
• Evaluate waste streams to determine proper handling and disposal methods.
• Maintain waste profiles, manifests, and tracking records.
• Monitor waste generation trends and identify opportunities for reduction.
• Ensure accurate labeling, storage, and transportation of waste materials.
• Inspect waste accumulation areas for compliance and safety.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and other site personnel.
• Ensure waste-handling equipment is properly maintained and used safely.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
• Train employees in waste-handling procedures and environmental requirements.
• Communicate regulatory changes and best practices.
• Develop standard operating procedures for waste management activities.
• Work with waste vendors, environmental regulators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Conduct site visits and provide on-site guidance for ongoing projects.
• Provide recommendations to minimize environmental risks and promote environmental stewardship.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
• Possible additional compensation through an incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level