Environmental Waste Analyst (Special Waste)

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Rutland (VT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Employee Assistance Plan

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Waste Analyst to review waste characterization profiles and confirm data accuracy to determine acceptability at disposal facilities. The role protects environmental integrity and ensures regulatory compliance while maximizing client responsiveness.

Hiring range is $60,000-$75,000 with room for advancement; remote/hybrid options exist and some travel to Rutland, VT is anticipated for training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field and 1–4 years in solid waste or related environmental industry.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Reviews waste characterization data and laboratory reports for accuracy against regulations and permits.
• Determines waste acceptance at disposal facilities and enforces corporate policies.
• Communicates with customers to clearly address issues and provide timely responses.
• Develops guidelines for specific waste streams and streamlines processes.
• Maintains data in a database and provides research and statistical analyses as requested.
• Travel to company offices within the Northeast for training and operations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Waste Analyst is responsible for the technical review of waste characterization profile information and confirming accuracy of applicable analytical data. The incumbent will determine if a waste is acceptable at the proposed disposal facility based on regulations, facility permits and proposed management method. This role protects our disposal facilities environmental integrity, ensures compliance with regulations, and enforces corporate special waste acceptance policies, while maximizing efficiencies and responsiveness for our clients.

Hiring range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 based on experience with a career path and room for advancement.

Remote/Hybrid working options available. Preference given to applicants located within our operating footprint. Anticipated travel to Rutland, VT for training as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops a thorough understanding of special waste departmental processes and procedures to provide timely communications, reports, and additional research as required.
• Engages customers to gain a clear understanding of issues presented and manages the communication process with customers ensuring clear; concise information is provided addressing all questions or concerns.
• Reviews all submitted special waste documents and laboratory reports to ensure accuracy and completeness against regulations and landfill permits.
• Responds efficiently and precisely to customer correspondence, including calls and emails, to ensure Casella customers feel supported and valued.
• Collaborates with other members of the Special Waste team to collect all necessary information from customers, assess appropriate disposal options, and prepare approval for communication across the company.
• Communicates waste acceptance needs or risks with sales, landfill operations and environmental staff prior to approval.
• Develops guidelines for specific waste streams as needed to improve process.
• Reviews and is responsible for issuance of all waste approvals according to best practices, policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains information in a database ensuring all data is complete and accurate and provides research, reports, and other statistical analyses as requested.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline special waste process tools and develop an implementation plan.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Analyst: Has 1-4 years of progressive experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. Demonstrates a solid understanding of compliance and an ability to manage time and resources to meet permitting and regulatory deadlines.
• Manager: Has 4-8 years of progressive experience in solid waste, chemistry, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of compliance, proficiency in obtaining and maintaining permits for assigned locations, and a working knowledge of regulatory affairs. Exhibits an ability to take on increasing responsibility and additional locations with more complexity. Oversees and provides guidance to Environmental Analysts within assigned locations. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, and corporate leaders.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree and 1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A valid driver’s license and an ability to travel among company regional offices throughout the Northeast is required.

Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance along with a strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is necessary. High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills are expected. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is needed.

Although not required, an Advanced Degree or certificate, Professional Engineering (PE) License, or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification is preferred.

Attributes

Analytically minded, passionate, team-oriented individual who possesses the critical combination of precise attention to detail with an ability to see the larger picture. Outstanding problem-solving skills, adaptability, and data collection and presentation skills combined with the ability to work comfortably with others is necessary.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.