Environmental Protection Program Lead I

WM (Waste Management); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking an Environmental Protection (EP) professional to administer and assist in implementing EP programs across assigned Area and districts in the United States. The role involves serving as EP contact for field operations, providing technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments, and monitoring compliance status with training and actionable recommendations.

The position is typically responsible for one Area and several districts within a larger Area,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant experience.
• 5 years of environmental protection experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences.
• Maintains EP data tracking system databases and provides company reporting.
• Communicates and implements Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts.
• Grows environmental awareness and supports forward-looking EP approaches.
• Acts as EP contact for incident notifications, permit applications and expansion projects.
• Coordinates action plans with MA/district staff and regulatory agency negotiations.
• Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants and staff on EP program implementation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience

5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements)

Job description

Waste Management is seeking an Environmental Protection (EP) professional to administer and assist in implementing EP programs across assigned Area and districts in the United States. The role involves serving as EP contact for field operations, providing technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments, and monitoring compliance status with training and actionable recommendations.

The position is typically responsible for one Area and several districts within a larger Area,