REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Mesa County; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Mesa County is seeking a qualified manager for the Solid Waste Management Division to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations on the Mesa County Solid Waste Campus.

The role oversees permits, emissions monitoring, GCCS operation, and environmental sampling, while guiding community outreach and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in environmental studies, biology, geology, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (desired, but can be obtained after hire)
• CPR and First Aid certifications (desired, but can be obtained after hire)
• EPA Method 9 certification (desired, but can be obtained after hire)

Responsibilities

• Reviews facility permits, monitoring reports, applications, and related correspondence to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste regulations.
• Maintains regulatory compliance-related records and adheres to record retention requirements; tracks emissions and inspections.
• Update site plans and SOPs, including Stormwater, SPCC, Groundwater, and Engineering Design and Operations Plans.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Fieldwork

Oral & written communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in environmental studies/biology/geology/chemistry/engineering

Job description

Salary: $5,533.23 - $6,319.74

The position ensures the Mesa County Solid Waste Management Division complies with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the waste management activities conducted on the Solid Waste Management Campus. As such, the manager ensures all Campus activities adhere to requirements prescribed in site permits and the Engineering Design and Operations Plan. In addition, the manager oversees the landfill's contract for engineering consultant services and performs the field work necessary to maintain compliance. Fieldwork includes ensuring the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System is fully operational at all times; this requires monthly wellfield tuning, quarterly emissions monitoring, regularly replacing consumable parts, and emissions tracking. Other fieldwork includes but is not limited to conducting weekly/monthly inspections per the SPCC Plan, the Stormwater Management Plan, the Groundwater Monitoring Plan, and the site air permit; and assisting landfill operators with maintaining site conditions as called for in the various site plans. Finally, the position acts as a community resource and subject matter expert for solid waste disposal and handling, assisting residents with properly scheduling and disposing of hazardous and special wastes, and conducting facility tours for members of the public and regulatory entities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews facility permits, monitoring reports, applications, and associated correspondence to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste regulations.
• Maintains all regulatory compliance-related records and adheres to all record retention requirements. This includes maintaining accurate emissions tracking, preventative maintenance records for regulated equipment, and inspection related documentation.
• Update all relevant site plans and SOPs, Stormwater Management Plan, Spill Prevention and Control and Countermeasure Plan, Groundwater Monitoring Plan, Waste Tire Management Plan, Industrial and Special Waste Plan, and Engineering Design and Operations Plan.
• Contract administrator of the Engineering Consultant Services contract for the landfill, including annual environmental compliance planning, budget preparation and management, and scheduling of contractor services when required.
• Provides supervision of contractor activities for the collection of environmental and gas samples, liner testing, and any other delegated sampling, monitoring, or reporting activities.
• May be required to collect, properly preserve, package, and ship various environmental and waste samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assist the contractor with all technical document preparation and document review.
• Works directly with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulators to ensure all Mesa County Solid Waste Campus activities are in full compliance with relevant regulations.
• Serves as the SPCC Coordinator for all petroleum-related spills occurring at the Mesa County Solid Waste Campus.
• Oversees the Industrial and Special Waste Management Program for the Mesa County Landfill. Responsibilities include registration of industrial and special waste generators, ensuring all analytical testing protocols are followed, approving industrial and special wastes for landfill disposal, and providing regular plan updates per state and federal regulations.
• Conducts routine groundwater monitoring and sampling activities as required.
• Manages associated field logs, analytical data reports, agency correspondence, and compliance submittals.
• Inspects all site-specific stormwater management control features to ensure regulatory and permit compliance.
• Responsible to maintain all stormwater inspection records, which are subject to agency review, and submit required reports.
• Works in conjunction with the site manager to ensure all stormwater features are maintained and functioning properly and to ensure all daily, intermediate, and final cover is maintained and functioning properly.
• Monitors leachate levels and inspects the leachate holding pond including relevant equipment, ensuring compliance with waste impoundment regulations.
• Responsible for Title V air permit and EPA greenhouse gas compliance, including site inspections, data collection and interpretation, reporting to appropriate compliance agencies, and records management.
• Provides technical support with properly operating and maintaining the Methane Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) on a regular basis in order to achieve minimum performance standards.
• Duties related to GCCS include preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, observing and recording field conditions; collecting flow meter readings and gas concentration levels; managing, interpreting, and reporting data; and maintaining the well field, condensate sumps, and skid.
• Required to calibrate and utilize site gas monitoring equipment, including uploading program files to internet-based data management systems.
• Maintain EPA Method 9 certification and conduct onsite opacity testing.
• Works in conjunction with the site manager to ensure proper site dust control is maintained. Including operating the onsite water truck.
• Ensure compliance with the Mesa County Landfill’s radiological monitoring program.
• Inspect transfer stations and maintain inspection records.
• Works in conjunction with the site manager to ensure any issue found during the inspection is addressed.
• Host occasional safety meetings and conduct site-specific training for landfill staff.
• Provide assistance with hazardous waste characterization, sorting, and segregation activities at the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility as needed.
• Assists the Compost Site Manager with compost sampling activities as needed.
• Assist with community outreach campaigns by conducting tours for the public and participating in offsite outreach events.
• Research pertinent information and potential legislation in areas related to state, federal, or local environmental and waste disposal regulations to ensure facility compliance.
• Provides a monthly “compliance update” to the Solid Waste Management Division Director on current site conditions and compliance activities, planned inspections and sampling events, and required agency reporting.
• Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures to enhance professional knowledge of the solid waste and environmental compliance fields (may include some out-of-town travel and overnights).
• Mechanical aptitude and/or ability to learn maintenance on complex air control equipment and leachate/condensate/water pumps.
• Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies, biology, geology, chemistry, engineering, or related field and three (3) years of related experience.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
• Licenses and Certifications: OHSA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification (desired, but can be obtained after hire)
• CPR and First Aid certifications (desired, but can be obtained after hire)
• EPA Method 9 certification (desired, but can be obtained after hire)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 80 pounds with assistance. Employee must be able to maneuver in tight places, such as the crawl space under a building, climb ladders, step over obstacles, step on and off machinery, etc. Work is done both at a computer and in the field. Fieldwork must continue even during inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat and cold for a long duration, outside atmospheric conditions, traffic noise, and dust for sustained periods of time. The employee is frequently exposed to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Typical noise level of the fieldwork environment is loud, primarily from engines, equipment, machinery, and power tools. This position requires some travel and occasional overnights or weekends. In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position: A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment. A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance. Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question. Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed.

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability

Agency Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www.mesacounty.us

Mesa County is looking for innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic people dedicated to serving the citizens of Mesa County. If you want to have a challenging career and you have these qualities, let’s make great things happen together, come join Team Mesa! We have a demanding workplace that promotes teamwork, flexibility and initiative while at the same time encouraging a healthy work/life balance. If such an environment motivates you, please consider the exciting career opportunities we have available.