Environmental Specialist

Republic Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement plan matching

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

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

You will collect and track environmental monitoring, assist with audits, and help manage compliance programs, reporting to improve environmental performance and safety.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations.
• May supervise field staff on construction and technical issues across divisions.
• Performs site audits, analyzes monthly environmental reports and assists with sampling and reporting.
• Oversees projects and coordinates vendor activities for environmental systems.
• Ensures compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

multitasking

Education

4+ years related field experience

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.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• 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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: 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.