Environmental Specialist

Description

• Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
• Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
• Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.
• May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
• Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
• Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
• Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
• 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).
• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance