Senior Director, Environmental Compliance & Strategy

Veolia; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia Water New Jersey (VWNJ) seeks a Senior Director of Environmental Compliance to lead strategic environmental programs, governance, and regulatory relations. The role covers air, drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous materials across VWNJ operations, with executive oversight of labs and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in environmental compliance, 7+ years in leadership, and a proven ability to align regulatory requirements with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental disciplines.
• 12+ years of environmental compliance experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Experience developing compliance systems and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of environmental professionals.
• Interface with regulators and advocate practical compliance.
• Oversee environmental permitting, auditing, and reporting.
• Develop and implement environmental governance and management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives across VWNJ.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental compliance

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

Project management

Analytical skills

MS Office / Google

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Veolia Water New Jersey (VWNJ) seeks a Senior Director of Environmental Compliance to lead strategic environmental programs, governance, and regulatory relations. The role covers air, drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous materials across VWNJ operations, with executive oversight of labs and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in environmental compliance, 7+ years in leadership, and a proven ability to align regulatory requirements with business objectives.