Manager I, Environmental Protection, Landfill

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Portland, OR
Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, this position administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned areas and districts. The role focuses on managing the radiation waste acceptance program for the Area, which involves coordination with third-party contractors, waste acceptance managers, customers, and regulatory agencies. It serves as the Area/district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. The position monitors and investigates compliance status, providing training and specific recommendations to site, district, and Area management and operations personnel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • 5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements).
  • Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares, reviews, and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences. Maintains EP data tracking system databases and provides company-related reporting.
  • Communicates and implements Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts. Grows environmental awareness and encourages positive forward-looking approaches to EP programs. Serves as Market Area/districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications, and expansion projects across water, air, and waste regulatory frameworks.
  • Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses regulatory findings and analysis, preparing related documents. Coordinates with Area/district staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations. Identifies local, state, and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
  • Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site, and Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement, and maintenance, and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
  • Plans, organizes, and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
  • Responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments, and guidance. Additionally, responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater, and groundwater related to the collection, transportation, and/or disposal of wastes.
  • May administer customer waste approvals.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service