Remote Environmental Compliance Manager – Ambulance Services

Rural Metro Fire Department; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking an Manager of Environmental Services to develop, implement, and oversee environmental programs for compliance and sustainability within the ambulance sector. The role requires knowledge of aviation and EMS environmental regulations, plus experience in program management and cross-functional coordination.

The position involves travel up to 50% across the United States and offers a compensation range reflecting DOE, with remote work options for qualified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Several years of experience in environmental management, preferably within air and ground medical transportation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including those specific to aviation and emergency medical services.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Certifications in environmental management (e.g., CEM, CHMM) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with CERS and SMARTS CA specific web based environmental solutions

Responsibilities

• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations applicable to the air and ground ambulance industry
• Regulatory Liaison: Serves as the primary point of contact for environmental regulatory agencies, maintaining awareness of changes in regulations and facilitating communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Environmental Audits: Conduct regular environmental audits to assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with local operations leadership and teams.
• Waste Management: Develops and oversees waste management programs, including hazardous waste disposal.
• Spill Response Planning: Develop and maintain spill response plans for both air and ground operations, ensuring timely and effective response to minimize environmental impact.
• Environmental Training: Provide training to employees on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.
• Environmental Risk Assessments: Coordinates environmental impact assessments for new projects, operations, or changes to existing processes, ensuring potential environmental risks are identified and mitigated.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and internal management. This includes engaging legal for “Notices of Violation” when they occur.
• Position requires some travel within the United States (up to 50%).

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CERS

SMARTS CA

Job description

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking an Manager of Environmental Services to develop, implement, and oversee environmental programs for compliance and sustainability within the ambulance sector. The role requires knowledge of aviation and EMS environmental regulations, plus experience in program management and cross-functional coordination.

The position involves travel up to 50% across the United States and offers a compensation range reflecting DOE, with remote work options for qualified