Environmental Compliance Lead, Solid Waste Administration

Environmental Compliance Coordinator - Solid Waste Administration Division; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

457b defined contribution plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Home buyers' program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking an Environmental Compliance Coordinator for the Solid Waste Administration Division. The role oversees environmental compliance across landfill, collection operations, and related facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and maintaining required records.

This position conducts field sampling, prepares reports for GEOS, and coordinates with partners to resolve issues while supporting program administration and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Public Administration.
• Four years of experience in environmental science and regulatory oversight.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations and facilities comply with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations; maintain records.
• Perform monthly leachate sampling, tank inspections, quarterly methane monitoring, and stormwater sampling.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and GEOS submissions; submit plans to Industrial Pretreatment.
• Communicate compliance schedules to management and report operational impacts.
• Serve as liaison with internal/external partners to resolve complaints and procure services for environmental programs.
• Submit Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement applications with records and documentation.
• Provide annual staff training for SWPPP and SPCC.
• Monitor Deptford Tract Site and HWTF reimbursements as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Savannah is seeking an Environmental Compliance Coordinator for the Solid Waste Administration Division. The role oversees environmental compliance across landfill, collection operations, and related facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and maintaining required records.

This position conducts field sampling, prepares reports for GEOS, and coordinates with partners to resolve issues while supporting program administration and training.