Environmental Specialist

Republic Services; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 68,200 - 93,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee discount programs

EAP

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Environmental Manager in data collection and reporting, and to operate environmental systems across divisions. This role may supervise field staff on construction and technical issues.

The position emphasizes environmental regulation knowledge, compliance, and coordination with management and regulators, with responsibility for training staff and guiding projects and vendors.

Qualifications

• 4 years knowledge/experience related to environmental science, engineering, geology or related science.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Promotes the Company’s safety standards and works with honesty and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and track environmental monitoring at relevant locations and maintain facility records.
• Assist with storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training per SWPPP/ISWGP.
• Coordinate audits, monthly environmental reports, and environmental sampling/reporting.
• Oversee projects and coordinate with external vendors for environmental systems.
• Supervise landfill monitoring and gas/leachate system operations and maintenance.
• Provide environmental training to Technicians, Landfill Managers, and staff.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Written and oral comms

Interpersonal comms

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Regulatory interpretation

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Specialist supports the Environmental Manager in the collection and reporting of data and is responsible for the operation of environmental systems in a direct and/or supervisory role. The Environmental Specialist may supervise and interact with field staff on a variety of construction and technical issues across multiple divisions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations. May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records. Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility‑specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).
• Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
• In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.
• Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.
• Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
• Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
• Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
• Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
• May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years knowledge and/or experience related to environmental science, engineering, geology or related science.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $68,200.00 to $93,700.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits information at https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.