Environmental Services Branch Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a full-time Hazmat Branch Manager to lead environmental emergency response operations and branch personnel in the Great Bend, KS area. The Branch Manager oversees hazardous materials incident response, industrial cleaning, regulatory compliance, and workforce management. This is a 24/7 on-call, field-active leadership position. Base salary: $93,600 per year; billable overtime earnings average approximately 40% above base annually.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $93,600 per year (salaried, exempt); billable overtime provides significant additional earning potential averaging approximately 40% above base
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company-paid basic life insurance ($25,000) and employer-paid dependent life coverage for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with employer match: 100% on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%, after one year of service
• Two weeks paid vacation accruing after 90 days, increasing to three weeks after five years; five days sick pay accruing after 90 days

Key Responsibilities - Hazmat Branch Manager

• Direct hazardous materials emergency response operations including spill containment, incident recovery, and all required regulatory agency reporting
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage branch personnel; ensure all employees maintain current HAZWOPER and required safety certifications
• Oversee and participate in confined space entry operations and industrial tank cleaning projects on a regular basis
• Implement and maintain operational processes to achieve regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and safety program objectives
• Participate in 24/7 on-call emergency response rotation and travel regularly to customer sites, incident locations, and company facilities throughout the region

Qualifications - Hazmat Branch Manager

• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or management experience in field operations
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to pass MVR, background, and pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol screenings
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week with 24/7/365 on-call availability for emergency response
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English; willingness to travel throughout the Great Bend area and surrounding Kansas region
• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in environmental services, hazardous materials, or emergency response strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications - Environmental Emergency Response Operations Manager

• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification (29 CFR 1910.120) or ability to obtain upon hire
• Experience managing industrial cleaning, tank cleaning, or confined space entry projects
• Working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and KDHE hazardous materials regulations
• Prior experience submitting incident reports to local, state, or federal regulatory agencies
• CDL or operational experience with response vehicles and pressure washing equipment

Physical Requirements - Hazmat Branch Manager

• Ability to lift, carry, and move drums and materials; operate shovels and pressure washing equipment in field conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely at elevated heights in industrial environments
• Must be able to wear and work in respiratory protection equipment; clean-shaven where respirator seal is required per OSHA 1910.134
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including Kansas heat and severe weather, and in confined spaces on active job sites
• Regular travel and field deployment required; shift hours vary based on emergency response demand

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