Manager-Waste Management Program

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

7h

About The Position

The Manager-Waste Management Program is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s waste management program. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while supporting organizational safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. This role serves as a subject matter expert and primary operational authority for waste management activities and represents the organization in regulatory and accreditation matters. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field
• Minimum three years of experience in management of waste and environmental regulatory compliance
• Minimum three years of experience managing environmental health and safety programs with professional and technical staff
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards for Waste Management, Life Safety, Emergency Management, Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety related to the environment of care as well as other regulatory agency requirements
• Able to read, write and speak with professional quality
• Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
• Able to operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position
• Able to safety operate equipment and instruments related to duties
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Able to provide leadership
• Able to be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
• Able to accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Able to think critically
• Able to work independently
• Able to perform basic math and statistical functions
• Able to manage multiple assignments
• Able to compose written material
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to problem solve
• Able to organize and prioritize workload
• Able to recall information with accuracy
• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position
• Current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for emergency response
• Valid Driver's License at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Environmental Health, Fire and Life Safety or Emergency Management
• Certification as Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials Manager, Safety Professional, or Registration as Professional Engineer or Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Emergency Management

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s waste management program
• Ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Supporting organizational safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence
• Serving as a subject matter expert and primary operational authority for waste management activities
• Representing the organization in regulatory and accreditation matters
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees