REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Mesa County, CO

3d•$5,533 - $6,320•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Compliance Manager ensures that the Mesa County Solid Waste Management Division complies with federal, state, and local regulations governing waste management activities at the Solid Waste Management Campus. The manager ensures campus activities follow site permits and the Engineering Design and Operations Plan, administers the landfill’s engineering consultant services contract, and performs fieldwork necessary to maintain compliance. Field responsibilities include maintaining the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System, conducting wellfield tuning and emissions monitoring, tracking emissions, completing inspections under applicable site plans and permits, and assisting landfill operators with maintaining site conditions. The manager also serves as a community resource and subject matter expert on solid waste disposal and handling, helps residents schedule and dispose of hazardous and special wastes, and conducts tours for the public and regulatory entities. The role manages regulatory records and reporting, environmental sampling and monitoring, stormwater and groundwater compliance, landfill air and greenhouse gas compliance, industrial and special waste programs, and radiological monitoring. It also provides technical support for gas-control equipment, leachate systems, dust control, transfer station inspections, staff safety meetings and training, and community outreach. The position reports monthly compliance updates to the Solid Waste Management Division Director and may attend professional events involving travel and overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies, biology, geology, chemistry, engineering, or a related field, and three years of related experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude or ability to learn maintenance of complex air-control equipment and leachate, condensate, and water pumps.
Ability to stand, stoop, sit, bend, twist, and lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.
Ability to maneuver in tight spaces, climb ladders, step over obstacles, and step on and off machinery.
Ability to perform fieldwork during inclement weather and work around the listed environmental and equipment hazards.
Some travel and occasional overnight stays or weekend work are required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification; may be obtained after hire.
CPR and First Aid certifications; may be obtained after hire.
EPA Method 9 certification; may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

Review facility permits, monitoring reports, applications, and correspondence to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste regulations.
Maintain regulatory compliance records, including emissions tracking, preventative maintenance records, and inspection documentation, and follow record-retention requirements.
Update relevant site plans and standard operating procedures, including stormwater, spill prevention and control, groundwater monitoring, waste tire management, industrial and special waste, and engineering design and operations plans.
Administer the landfill Engineering Consultant Services contract, including annual environmental compliance planning, budget preparation and management, and contractor scheduling.
Supervise contractor activities for environmental and gas sampling, liner testing, and other delegated sampling, monitoring, and reporting; collect, preserve, package, and ship samples when required.
Assist with technical document preparation and review.
Work with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulators to ensure facility compliance.
Serve as the SPCC Coordinator for petroleum-related spills at the Solid Waste Campus.
Oversee the landfill Industrial and Special Waste Management Program, including generator registration, analytical testing protocols, waste approvals, and plan updates.
Conduct routine groundwater monitoring and sampling; manage field logs, analytical reports, agency correspondence, and compliance submittals.
Inspect stormwater management controls, maintain inspection records, and submit required reports.
Coordinate with the site manager to maintain stormwater features and daily, intermediate, and final landfill cover.
Monitor leachate levels and inspect the leachate holding pond and associated equipment for regulatory compliance.
Manage Title V air permit and EPA greenhouse gas compliance, including inspections, data collection and interpretation, reporting, and records management.
Provide technical support for the Methane Gas Collection and Control System, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, field observations, readings, data management and reporting, and maintenance of the wellfield, condensate sumps, and skid.
Calibrate and use site gas monitoring equipment and upload program files to internet-based data management systems.
Maintain EPA Method 9 certification and conduct onsite opacity testing.
Coordinate with the site manager to maintain dust control, including operating the onsite water truck.
Ensure compliance with the landfill radiological monitoring program.
Inspect transfer stations, maintain inspection records, and coordinate with the site manager to address identified issues.
Host occasional safety meetings and conduct site-specific training for landfill staff.
Assist with hazardous waste characterization, sorting, and segregation at the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility as needed.
Assist the Compost Site Manager with compost sampling as needed.
Support community outreach by conducting public tours and participating in offsite outreach events.
Research relevant information and potential legislation concerning environmental and waste disposal regulations.
Provide the Solid Waste Management Division Director with monthly compliance updates on site conditions, compliance activities, planned inspections and sampling, and agency reporting.
Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures to develop professional knowledge; this may involve out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
Perform other related duties as assigned.