Regional Environmental Operations Manager

Paragon Staffing • Baltimore, MD

10d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Paragon Staffing is expanding its Environmental Services Division and is seeking a Regional Environmental Operations Manager to launch and lead operations in Maryland. This is a field-first leadership role, not a desk recruiting position. You will: Oversee active environmental jobs Deploy and manage HAZWOPER-certified crews Ensure OSHA compliance Build regional operations from the ground up Paragon is a staffing company — we recruit, train, employ, and deploy certified environmental technicians to support remediation projects, emergency response, and industrial operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in environmental services operations, remediation, industrial cleanup, or emergency response
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and HAZWOPER requirements
• Experience overseeing or supporting environmental field crews
• Ability to operate autonomously in a startup / market-launch environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to visit job sites and clients

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental staffing models
• Experience launching or expanding a new territory
• Team hiring and leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support active environmental projects requiring Paragon staffing crews
• Coordinate deployment of HAZWOPER-certified technicians
• Serve as the primary point of contact during job execution for staffing-related matters
• Troubleshoot manpower, scheduling, and redeployment issues
• Support emergency response staffing deployments when required
• Ensure all deployed personnel meet OSHA, HAZWOPER, and site-specific safety requirements
• Verify technician certifications prior to deployment
• Act as a knowledgeable compliance resource for client job execution
• Identify and secure new environmental services clients in Maryland
• Build partnerships with remediation contractors, restoration firms, and industrial service providers
• Negotiate contracts, markups, and staffing terms
• Own market entry strategy and early growth
• Open and establish regional office as demand develops
• Hire and manage local sales, recruiting, and field leadership staff
• Build scalable staffing teams aligned with Paragon’s safety and performance standards

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company laptop
• Company vehicle
• Direct access to executive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed