Environmental Specialist

Republic Services•Hillside, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist supports the Environmental Manager in the collection and reporting of data and is responsible for the operation of environmental systems in a direct and/or supervisory role. The Environmental Specialist may supervise and interact with field staff on a variety of construction and technical issues across multiple divisions. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. The company serves 13 million customers and operates over 1,000 locations across North America. Republic Services is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization, aiming to partner with customers for a more sustainable world. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams safely and sustainably. They emphasize three areas of growth: recycling and waste, environmental solutions (including PFAS remediation), and sustainability innovation (like Polymer Centers and landfill gas-to-energy projects). The company values safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling.
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
4 years knowledge and/or experience related to environmental science, engineering, geology or related science.

Responsibilities

Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations.
May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records.
Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility-specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).
Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.
Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.
Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.