Hybrid EPR Program Lead: Compliance & Implementation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Recology in California is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Program Manager to lead day-to-day implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs across California, Oregon, and Washington, with a focus on SB 54. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and translate regulations into actionable plans.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder communication, and tracking of funding and reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, project management, waste and recycling operations, or 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 with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

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

Waste & recycling operations

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Public Policy/Business/Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Recology in California is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Program Manager to lead day-to-day implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs across California, Oregon, and Washington, with a focus on SB 54. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and translate regulations into actionable plans.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder communication, and tracking of funding and reimbursements.