Environmental Compliance Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified individual to provide engineering and project management assistance to their Landfill Department. The successful candidate will manage construction projects, maintain compliance, and support regulatory interactions. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years' experience, with skills in CAD and GIS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in engineering design, construction, or project management.
• Supplemental education in engineering management/administration preferred.
• Ability to prepare routine statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction projects for landfill cells and sites.
• Maintains financial responsibility for construction and operations.
• Coordinates permit applications and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

GIS knowledge

GPS utilization

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

CAD

GPS Rover

Job description

Position Purpose

Provides engineering, technical, and project management assistance to the Landfill Department.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

1. Manages construction projects for landfill cells and sites, including capacity calculations, scheduling, timelines, and resource and material coordination.
2. Maintains financial responsibility for construction/cell development, closure/post-closure, engineering, operations, and cost tracking.
3. Coordinates with consultants to complete permit applications and designs, including regulatory interface, site expansion, modifications to the operating plan, and related data.
4. Prepares notifications and responses to regulatory inspections and administrative warnings.
5. Assists the Landfill Manager in developing fill sequencing plans.
6. Participates in review of targeted acquisitions, including Phase I assessment, property survey coordination, and engineering reviews of design and operations.
7. Completes weekly, monthly, and quarterly monitoring and reporting.
8. Attends regulatory and association-sponsored informational and policy meetings.
9. Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review, and reporting.
10. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in engineering design, construction, or project management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Supplemental education in engineering management/administration.
• Knowledge and utilization of GIS and GPS.
• Experience in landfill operations or general construction work is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualifications to obtain Landfill Manager Certification through the Division of Waste Management.
• Intermediate CAD and survey skills, including creating surfaces in CAD and using GPS Rover for staking new construction.
• Ability to learn and maintain active methane gas well systems.
• Ability to review, interpret, and execute construction plans.
• Knowledge of waste streams and EPA requirements for different materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prepare routine statements and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, childbirth, or related medical conditions. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration. For accommodation needs, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.