Environmental Protection Specialist III

WM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 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

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an Environmental Protection (EP) professional to administer EP programs across assigned districts in the Market Area, serving as the EP contact for field operations and management. You will provide technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments, monitor compliance, and support training for site and district personnel.

The role involves preparing environmental reports, maintaining data systems, and coordinating permits and investigations to ensure regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) required.
• High School Diploma or GED with four years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of environmental protection related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit environmental reports for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain EP data tracking databases and provide reporting.
• Communicate and implement Corporate EP program policies in districts.
• Monitor site operations to ensure regulatory compliance and investigate findings.
• Plan and secure related environmental permits and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee district EP testing, investigations, and reporting.

Skills

Environmental protection experience

Regulatory knowledge

Data reporting

Training and guidance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Using established procedures under supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in multiple assigned districts within a Market Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within a Market Area.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
• Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
• May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
• 2 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Preferred Qualifications

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.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on site position is $96K - $120K This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

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.