Environmental Protection Manager II

WM; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Stock purchase plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an Environmental Professional to administer and implement Environmental Protection programs in the lower peninsula of Michigan. The role requires coordinating with field operations, regulatory authorities, and management to ensure EP program compliance and training.

The position is hybrid in Michigan with travel to sites as needed, and involves leading EP team efforts and maintaining regulatory documentation and data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of environmental protection related experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s).
• Identifies regulatory impacts and works with authorities to negotiate action plans.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and approvals.
• Develops and coordinates field EP testing, investigations, and guidance.
• Provides direction to consultants and staff on EP program implementation and maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with Special Waste Program requirements.
• Prepares and delivers EP training to staff.
• Maintains EP data tracking systems and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED with 7 years experience

Job description

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area(s). Serves as Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Areas.

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, administer and implement Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area(s). Serves as Area EP contact and assists field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. This position may be required to lead EP team professionals in some Groups and/or Areas.

Location

This is a hybrid role supporting the lower peninsula of Michigan. The employee must live in the lower peninsula of MI and be able to travel to sites as necessary.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area(s). Serves as Market Area EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
• Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations, with the expectation of interaction with regulatory authorities. Provides compliance enforcement support to operating facilities by investigating and assessing the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with site/MA staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related applications/documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating, recording and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
• Ensure compliance with Special Waste Program requirements, including Sales, Customer Set-up, Dispatch and Operations.
• Prepares and delivers EP training and education to facility and Market Area staff.
• Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle) and provides company related reporting.
• Requires at minimum a basic understanding and working knowledge of how to read regulations.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• in lieu of degree: High School Diploma/ GED with 7 years of related work experience
• 7 years of environmental protection related experience
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Environmental Certifications, such as Stormwater Operator

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Field: This job operates in both inside conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.