EPR Program Lead: Regulatory & Cross-State Rollout

Recology; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Recology is seeking a program-focused professional to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs across California, Oregon, and Washington, with emphasis on California SB 54. The role covers day-to-day project management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and reimbursement coordination in a cross-functional setting.

The position is hybrid, expecting three days in the Sacramento office and two days remote, with collaboration across Operations, Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, project management, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business, Sustainability, or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory programs and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates implementation of packaging EPR programs across CA, OR, WA; plans for new programs.
• Tracks milestones, timelines and deliverables across workstreams.
• Translates regulatory requirements into actionable business, operational, and compliance plans.
• Identifies risks, gaps, dependencies, and emerging issues; escalates as needed.
• Monitors regulatory developments, rulemaking activities, and evolving EPR requirements.
• Participates in industry and stakeholder meetings to support compliance efforts.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and develops processes, guidance, and tools for EPR execution.
• Synthesizes regulatory updates and communicates impacts to stakeholders.
• Aligns EPR strategies and compliance across programs and states.
• Manages relationships with PROs and oversees funding activities and forecasting.
• Maintains tools, trackers, dashboards, and performance metrics for EPR programs.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Environmental compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Recology is seeking a program-focused professional to implement Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs across California, Oregon, and Washington, with emphasis on California SB 54. The role covers day-to-day project management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and reimbursement coordination in a cross-functional setting.

The position is hybrid, expecting three days in the Sacramento office and two days remote, with collaboration across Operations, Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs