Corporate Environmental Manager

Specialized Career Search; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Career Search is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist in the Town of Bethlehem, New York. The successful candidate will ensure facilities maintain compliance with environmental regulations, oversee permit applications, and manage emissions effectively.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in air permitting. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the environmental field with air permitting/compliance.
• Knowledge of Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Oversee preparation and submission of permit applications.
• Conduct site visits and audits to ensure consistency.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Air permitting

Regulatory inspections

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned facilities maintain compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including air, water, and waste requirements
• Oversee preparation and submission of required permit applications and reports, including Title V air permits and compliance certifications
• Provide direct support to plant teams during audits, and regulatory interactions/communications
• Interpret regulatory requirements and ensure consistent implementation across all sites
• Support plants in managing emissions of NOx, SO₂, CO, particulate matter, and other regulated pollutants
• Partner with operations to troubleshoot environmental issues impacting production or compliance
• Ensure all environmental permits/regulatory plans are renewed in a timely manner and kept current with any applicable facility changes
• Conduct routine site visits, audits, and gap assessments to ensure consistency and identify risks
• Share best practices across plants to improve compliance reliability and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement standardized environmental procedures, tools, and reporting processes among plants and across the company
• Proactively identify compliance risks and work with plant teams to mitigate them before escalation
• Keep aware of environmental regulatory changes with the potential to impact company operation, and communicate these changes to the appropriate company management
• Provide training for the environmental program; train and coordinate the environmental management team
• Coach and support site-level environmental staff and operational teams
• Serve as the primary environmental resource for environmental engineers and plant managers, CAPEX, logistics and other functional groups
• Coach and support site-level environmental staff and operational teams
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on projects impacting environmental compliance
• Seek opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness among subordinates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related science
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the environmental field; with a strong background in air permitting/compliance preferred

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and RCRA
  • Air permitting, emissions reporting, and regulatory inspections
  • Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

  Familiarity with cement manufacturing processes and kiln operations strongly preferred

  Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites

  Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on operational solutions

  Effective communicator with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

  Proven ability to influence without direct authority

  Knowledge of chemical and scientific nomenclature and ability to use mathematical calculations

• Frequent travel (approximately 20-30%) to support multiple facilities within area of responsibility