Environmental Compliance Specialist

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

457b plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Home buyers' program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Savannah seeks a Senior Director of Solid Waste to oversee environmental compliance programs, ensuring operations meet federal, state, and local requirements and maintaining records to demonstrate regulatory adherence.

You will lead staff, coordinate with regulators and vendors, perform monitoring and reporting for landfill facilities, and guide strategic initiatives in municipal solid waste management and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with four years of environmental-regulatory oversight experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Background investigation and post-offer medical screen required.
• Ability to interpret environmental laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations and facilities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits; maintains compliance records.
• Conducts visual and field sampling and inspections for multiple facilities and determines compliance.
• Prepares and submits reports and plans in GEOS and related systems; handles required submissions.
• Keeps abreast of regulations and communicates schedules to management.
• Acts as liaison with internal/external partners to resolve issues.
• Procures services or materials for environmental programs.
• Liaises with third-party vendors and governmental agencies.
• Submits reimbursements and gathers records for tire abatement programs.
• Provides annual staff training for SWPPP and SPCC.
• Monitors landfill maintenance reports and HWTF reimbursements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory oversight

Public administration

Communication skills

Report writing

Budget & purchasing knowledge

HR principles

Leadership

Public relations

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Public Administration

Job description

City of Savannah seeks a Senior Director of Solid Waste to oversee environmental compliance programs, ensuring operations meet federal, state, and local requirements and maintaining records to demonstrate regulatory adherence.

You will lead staff, coordinate with regulators and vendors, perform monitoring and reporting for landfill facilities, and guide strategic initiatives in municipal solid waste management and policy compliance.