Manager I, Environmental Protection, Landfill

WM; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 91,350 - 116,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Portland, Oregon, seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist to oversee and assist with EP programs, ensure compliance, and coordinate with contractors and regulatory agencies. The role requires at least a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing environmental reports, providing technical guidance, and managing waste acceptance programs. A competitive compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of environmental protection related experience required.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and regulatory impact.
• Experience in managing environmental programs and waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement Environmental Protection programs.
• Prepare and review environmental reports.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance and regulatory negotiations.
• Provide technical direction for environmental projects.
• Secure environmental permits and approvals.

Skills

Knowledge of regulatory environment

Environmental protection experience

Compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, administer and assist in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area and districts. This position has a focus on managing the radiation waste acceptance program for the Area, which involves coordination with third party-contractors, waste acceptance managers, customers, and regulatory agencies. Serves as Area/district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and Area management and operations personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases and provides company related reporting.
• Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts. Grows environmental awareness and encourages positive forward-looking approaches to EP program. Serves as Market Area/districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
• Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with Area/district staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
• Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
• Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
• Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally, responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
• May administer customer waste approvals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• ☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $91,350 - $116,445 per year. This range represents a good faith estimate for his position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.