EPR Strategy & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

Recology; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recology is seeking a Regulatory Program Manager to support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives across California, Oregon, and Washington, with a primary focus on California SB 54. The role involves day-to-day project management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and reimbursement coordination to ensure compliance.

This hybrid position requires a 3-day-per-week office presence, with the remainder work from home.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, project management, waste and recycling operations, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Business, Sustainability, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory programs, compliance requirements, and project implementation practices.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently under general direction.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Experience managing complex projects involving regulatory, operational, financial, or compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs (including California SB 54, Oregon RMA, and Washington RRA) recycling systems, or producer responsibility organizations (PROs) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates implementation of packaging EPR programs across California, Oregon, and Washington and plans for new and emerging EPR programs, including batteries, textiles, and other covered product categories.
• Tracks milestones, timelines, deliverables, and implementation progress 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 program requirements.
• Participates in industry working groups, regulatory workshops, stakeholder meetings, and advisory processes to support Recology's implementation and compliance efforts.
• Coordinates cross-functional implementation teams and develops internal processes, guidance, and tools to support EPR program execution.
• Synthesizes regulatory updates and communicates impacts, action items, and business implications to stakeholders.
• Aligns EPR strategies, processes, and compliance approaches across multiple programs and states.
• Manages relationships and coordination with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), including responses to program requests and updates.
• Oversees EPR funding activities, including eligible cost tracking, reimbursements, reporting, financial documentation, and forecasting of anticipated funding impacts.
• Maintains tools, trackers, dashboards, and performance metrics related to EPR programs and funding.
• Reviews program plans, technical updates, agreements, compliance requirements, and jurisdictional exemption requests.
• Partners with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs to assess impacts and ensure compliance.
• Coordinates reporting activities, data collection, required submissions, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Prepares leadership updates, implementation materials, meeting documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

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 Regulatory Program Manager to support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives across California, Oregon, and Washington, with a primary focus on California SB 54. The role involves day-to-day project management, regulatory monitoring, reporting, and reimbursement coordination to ensure compliance.

This hybrid position requires a 3-day-per-week office presence, with the remainder work from home.