Environmental Specialist

Description

• Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
• Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations. May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records. Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility-specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).
• May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
• Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
• In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.
• Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
• Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
• Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
• Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• 4 years knowledge and/or experience related to environmental science, engineering, geology or related science.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

Benefits

• Employee discount programs.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Great Place to Work
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance