Principal Hydrogeologist

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

11d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Principal Hydrogeologist is responsible for direction of the groundwater programs for active and closed landfills and management of the Company’s Superfund and remedial portfolio including site-specific reserve budgets. The incumbent will manage internal and external stakeholders and be an active member of technical and legal committees. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead company resource on environmental monitoring of geologic and hydrogeologic issues. Develops and directs regulatory advocacy for proposed new and modifications to existing environmental regulations. Provide senior leadership to Environmental Managers and consultants in preparation of environmental monitoring notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings. Preparation and management of site-specific remedial and Superfund reserves/budgets. Prepares communications of strategic information for senior levels of the Company. Participation in third-party environmental audits, coordinating technical response to any audit questions. Perform detailed project management for highest-impact technical challenges and RCRA/CERCLA cleanups. Leads support team for active and closed landfill groundwater monitoring programs Leads implementation of sites specific Sampling and Analysis Programs/Protocols, statistics and landfill-related geochemistry. Direct Company response to State and Federal rule making revisions. Partner with procurement to source service and manage contracts for company-wide environmental monitoring/reporting Establish Company-wide protocols for addressing emerging contaminants. Manage maintenance and functionality of the Company Groundwater and Leachate Database. Participates in geologic/hydrogeologic due diligence review of targeted acquisitions, greenfield developments and landfill expansions. Directs development of conceptual site model and fate/transport analysis of potential landfill expansion permitting and remediation projects. Assist operations and public affairs teams in public relations regarding compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and remedial issues at Company facilities. Participate in industry technical groups to support regulatory strategy and execution. Support enhanced post-closure management and end-use strategies of landfills. Assumes lead role representing the company at regulatory agency, industry meetings, public hearings, technical conferences, etc. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation, or another relevant licensure - preferred. Strong leadership skills include the ability to influence, motivate, build consensus, coach and work effectively within a broad cross-function of employees, external customers and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Strong project management skills, including ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams (often including internal and third-party legal integration). Ability to develop and direct technical issue response in support of environmental litigation. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Possess an understanding of accounting guidance for environmental liability reserves. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field. Advanced degree in same fields preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience within permitting of CERCLA and RCRA cleanup actions, solid waste facility monitoring and permitting, or related environmental field. Beginning January 2026 new HQ location: 5353 E City N Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85331 Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience within permitting of CERCLA and RCRA cleanup actions, solid waste facility monitoring and permitting, or related environmental field.
Strong leadership skills include the ability to influence, motivate, build consensus, coach and work effectively within a broad cross-function of employees, external customers and vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong project management skills, including ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams (often including internal and third-party legal integration).
Ability to develop and direct technical issue response in support of environmental litigation.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Possess an understanding of accounting guidance for environmental liability reserves.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Professional Geologist/Hydrogeologist designation, or another relevant licensure - preferred.
Advanced degree in same fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead company resource on environmental monitoring of geologic and hydrogeologic issues.
Develops and directs regulatory advocacy for proposed new and modifications to existing environmental regulations.
Provide senior leadership to Environmental Managers and consultants in preparation of environmental monitoring notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings.
Preparation and management of site-specific remedial and Superfund reserves/budgets.
Prepares communications of strategic information for senior levels of the Company.
Participation in third-party environmental audits, coordinating technical response to any audit questions.
Perform detailed project management for highest-impact technical challenges and RCRA/CERCLA cleanups.
Leads support team for active and closed landfill groundwater monitoring programs
Leads implementation of sites specific Sampling and Analysis Programs/Protocols, statistics and landfill-related geochemistry.
Direct Company response to State and Federal rule making revisions.
Partner with procurement to source service and manage contracts for company-wide environmental monitoring/reporting
Establish Company-wide protocols for addressing emerging contaminants.
Manage maintenance and functionality of the Company Groundwater and Leachate Database.
Participates in geologic/hydrogeologic due diligence review of targeted acquisitions, greenfield developments and landfill expansions.
Directs development of conceptual site model and fate/transport analysis of potential landfill expansion permitting and remediation projects.
Assist operations and public affairs teams in public relations regarding compliance, permitting, environmental monitoring and remedial issues at Company facilities.
Participate in industry technical groups to support regulatory strategy and execution.
Support enhanced post-closure management and end-use strategies of landfills.
Assumes lead role representing the company at regulatory agency, industry meetings, public hearings, technical conferences, etc.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.