Environmental Protection Specialist II or III

About the Role

The Environmental Protection (EP) Specialist uses established procedures under supervision to administer and support EP programs across multiple districts in Upstate New York. Serving as the district EP contact, the role provides technical guidance to field operations and management, monitors compliance status, and delivers training to site and district personnel. • Travel to assigned market‑area sites in Upstate New York, averaging three days per week. • Prepare, review, and submit environmental reports; maintain EP data tracking systems such as Cycle and Dakota Tracer. • Communicate and implement corporate EP policies; act as district EP contact for incident notifications, environmental issues, and permit applications. • Monitor site operations for compliance, investigate regulatory findings, and prepare related documentation. • Plan, organize, and secure environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. • Develop, coordinate, and oversee district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance, and reporting. • May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸site visits
• ▸report prep
• ▸data tracking
• ▸permit management
• ▸compliance monitoring
• ▸technical guidance

What You Bring

WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices, and provides accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel to federal facilities or airline use. • 4–10 years of industry or consulting experience with strong oral and written communication skills. • Independent self‑starter capable of reading and interpreting regulatory and compliance requirements. • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field; valid driver’s license required. • Experience with storm water, groundwater, surface water, hazardous waste, solid waste, air emissions, petroleum or chemical storage, landfill systems, spills, remediation, and permitting is a plus. • Minimum qualifications: accredited bachelor’s degree (or high school diploma/GED with four years experience) and at least two years of environmental protection experience. • Must possess or obtain a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel by air or access to federal property.

Requirements

• ▸4–10 years
• ▸self‑starter
• ▸environmental science
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸storm water
• ▸regulatory compliance

Benefits

The position requires regular travel to assigned market‑area sites, averaging three days per week, and involves physical demands consistent with field work. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,500 base salary, plus incentive pay and a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Base salary $80,000–$110,500 plus incentive pay; eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

Field