Environmental Specialist

circlek; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CircleK in Tempe, AZ seeks a qualified environmental compliance professional to monitor and improve release prevention and regulatory adherence. You will analyze data from internal and external sources, coordinate with divisional teams, and ensure timely reporting to state and federal agencies.

The role includes maintaining budgets and delivering operator training to store personnel. The ideal candidate holds a business-related degree, has strong MS Office skills, and possesses relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Intermediate math and strong analytical skills required.
• Certificates: Class A & B certifications; Automatic Tank Gauge System cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes environmental compliance and release prevention data to stay in regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with divisional teams and recommends repairs or inspections.
• Maintains site budgets and minimizes budget impacts through regulatory knowledge.
• Provides monthly certification to supervisor and agencies as Class B Operator.
• Develops training materials with outside vendors for site-specific training.

Skills

MS Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Class A & B certifications

Certification in Automatic Tank Gauge System

Job description

Essential Functions:

Proactively analyzes a variety of data from various internal and external sources to track and trend all environmental compliance and release prevention data; ensures the data is processed in full compliance with Performance Standards, State / Federal regulations, and Manufactures specifications / recommendations. Ensures that all violations are processed within 24 hours of receipt to remain compliant with State and Federal regulations and to avoid the addition of increased monetary penalties and or the possibility of delivery prohibition. Coordinates with divisional teams and makes recommendations as to necessary repairs or inspections. Ensures delivery of services and equipment are in compliance with company standards, state and federal regulations, and specific performance standards. Works with divisions to develop and maintain site level and geographic area budgets for operational compliance; works daily to minimize budgetary impacts through ongoing development of technical expertise and regulatory knowledge base. Analyzes the number of releases to cost of remediation to develop solutions to lower the number of releases and related costs. As certified Class B Operator, provides monthly certification to supervisor and regulatory agencies in assigned states that all sites and petroleum systems are monitored / maintained in full regulatory compliance and that store associates have met Class C Operator training requirements. Maintains historical documentation in internal systems. Conducts trend / risk analysis reports to determine areas of opportunity for company management; provides a variety of data and recommendations to assist the management team in developing strategy to lower company exposure by proactively addressing potential risk rather than reacting to events that occur. Monitors other corporate systems (e.g., Fuel Accounting/inventory records, Gasoline Maintenance, and Construction) on a daily basis to identify potential liabilities; collects and analyzes data to ensure that a release has not or will not occur and that documentation and follow-up has occurred and is in full compliance with standards. Ensures that State and Federal regulatory requests/inspections are addressed based on regulations; negotiates fine fees as necessary with regulatory agencies. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with supervisory personnel, co-workers, government representatives and other business professionals; resolves issues or requests using Company policy interpretation or knowledge of Federal and State law; Consults with supervisor about legal questions, obligations, policy interpretations and planned actions. Works with outside vendor to develop materials to provide site-specific Operator C training to Store Associates based on the fueling equipment used at each site. Ensures that C level training meets and is maintained per regulatory parameters and is administered within state specific deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Increases professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company plan guidelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Must be computer literate in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Intermediate math and analytical skills essential. Ability to effectively analyze and evaluate information to make decisions, solve problems and achieve goals. Ability to read, listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas in a clear and understandable manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to research and collect essential information from relevant sources and finding ways to verify, organize, classify, evaluate, and document the data. Certificates & Licenses: Class A & B certification from State/Federal programs preferred. Certification in Automatic Tank Gauge System preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:
Sit for long periods of time.
Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
View computer monitor
Hear and speak via telephone.
Reach forward and/or overhead
Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with dis