Job Description

Role of the Environmental Programs Manager

Develops and implements programs to ensure the company complies with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responds to environmental compliance issues in a timely manner through working collaboratively with operations and environmental staff.
• Monitors Company activity to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits and policies.
• Manages internal environmental reviews which may include inspections and/or sampling and analysis.
• Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with environmental requirements.
• Supervises the administration of Company environmental information management systems.
• Works with system administrators to monitor system usage and data, make recommendations for system updates based upon new and/or revised regulations, analyze reports, and ensure timely input of action items.
• Develops and implements environmental policies and procedures that support the environmental management program and management by objectives (MBOs). Monitors compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Manages complex environmental projects that involve regulatory, technical, operational, and financial considerations and include external stakeholders such as regulators, consultants, and legal counsel.
• Participates in preparation of permit applications and permit development/review processes.
• Applies subject matter expertise to develop training and implementation programs to comply with new regulatory requirements.
• Monitors proposed environmental regulatory requirements to assess impacts to Company.
• Prepares regulatory summaries to communicate scope and effects of proposed requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates regulatory inspection results and enforcement actions. Prepares periodic written reports on regulatory inspection violations and enforcement activities and on environmental highlights.
• Manages corporate environmental resources so that team members act as technical advisors and provide oversight assistance for environmental programs including solid waste, hazardous materials, hazardous and universal waste, household hazardous waste collection, organics, air, groundwater, and stormwater.
• Manages Phase I and II environmental site assessments performed for acquisitions. Performs and manages regulatory due diligence to identify potential gaps in environmental compliance at companies being acquired.
• Travels to multiple locations for on-site visits and environmental audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in compliance and/or permitting areas.
• Experienced managing staff and teams.
• Experienced applying project management knowledge and techniques to achieve objectives.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety systems, Locus preferred.
• Knowledge of Learning Management systems, Cornerstone, preferred.
• High school degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• Principles of employee training, supervision and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.