Regional Environmental Affairs Director

Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we’re missing is you. Apply today! About the role Regional Environmental Affairs Director – Midwest Region, Chicago, IL The Role Reporting to the Midwest President, the Regional Environmental Affairs Director is a brand-new role with the opportunity to lead environmental, sustainability, and compliance activities across the region, its facilities, and communities. This exciting position will design our regional sustainability and environmental strategy ensuring local accountability, strong community involvement and partnership, and engagement from all functions. The Environmental Affairs Director will interface with both existing and potential customers, effectively communicate sustainability visions and goals, and lead all efforts to uphold our sustainability promise. Your work will include: Strategically establish community partners within the Midwest region to create mutually beneficial relationships, a positive brand image, and engagement from our teams. Grow our site environmental leaders to own the local work with their own community partners. Support growth within the region to advance sustainable waste management services through community and governmental relations along with permitting efforts. Educate and support the regional sales teams on sustainability & environmental affairs to grow business and exceed customer and sales expectations. Spearhead our key environmental performance indicators and corrective actions and rally the team to ensure expectations are met. Liaise with the Corporate Environmental team to influence enterprise policy and procedure ensuring standardization, consistency, and flawless execution. Through direct and indirect reporting relationships, lead the Midwest Environmental team, growing and developing talent, and ensuring we have a strong pipeline of experts. The opportunity to present to executive leaders, staff, customers, and governmental reps to educate, influence, and push our sustainability agenda forward. Proactively engage with our Midwest sites to resolve and prevent environmental issues, using lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset. Candidate Profile: We are looking for a passionate leader who wants the opportunity to take on a role that will have a significant impact on sustainability! Through their work they have the unique platform to both grow the business, educate our workforce, and build meaningful partnerships with the community. The successful candidate must have 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in diverse environmental areas including compliance, permitting, stack tests, sustainability, climate change, etc., and be located in the Chicago area (or willing to relocate). Additionally, it would be great if the candidate had: Experience developing and/or negotiating permit applications and with a focus on Title V air operating permits and solid waste facility permits. Experience with corporate strategy development and implementation Executive level experience with Profit and Loss management Experience in interpreting and analyzing State and Federal regulations, specifically with those impacting the waste to energy industry. Detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory programs (e.g. RCRA, Clean Air Act, etc.). Experience in a Lean / Continuous Improvement environment Successful experience interacting with Federal, State and local regulators, legislators, permitting agencies and other community organizations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in related scientific (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) disciplines. Masters degree preferred. 10+ years’ related experience Ability to travel ~35% In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below. All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $157,000.00 - $224,400.00 USD per annum Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees. Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit