Environmental Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Environmental Analyst is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and meeting permit requirements and for serving as the local technical expert on engineering and environmental concepts for assigned locations. The incumbent will apply engineering principles to prepare technical reports, conduct periodic tests, audits, or inspections of organizational processes, collect and analyze samples, investigate incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action as necessary.

Remote opportunity, but must sit within our current operating footprint.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction for any employer. We cannot provide visa sponsorship or assume existing sponsorships.  

Hiring range: $54,000 - $69,000 based on experience. 

Responsibilities

• Participates in frequent field site visits, collects data, analyzes findings, and interprets them by producing technical reports, tabulating data, and preparing charts, graphs, and sketches in support of facility engineering and compliance projects.
• Collaborates with facility management to maintain local, state, and federal permits for assigned facilities by identifying permitting needs, anticipating permit renewals, preparing and submitting applications within an appropriate time frame, and managing electronic and hard copy filing of documents.
• Interacts professionally with regulators, customers, and members of the public regarding facility permits and environmental compliance.
• Coordinates and manages third-party contractors and consultants in the completion of low and medium-complexity engineering and construction projects. Participates as a team member on higher-complexity, long-duration development projects.
• Identifies and corrects compliance issues by working with facility managers to coordinate process improvements and to follow up on self-inspections.
• Evaluates the significance of hazards and determines proper disposal and management methods for facility operations.
• Manages the internal environmental management tracking system (ETMS) database and supports geographic information system (GIS) projects across the operating footprint. 
• Collaborates with facility and regional management to obtain and report collected data in support of company and facility goals relating to safety, compliance, financial performance, and sustainability.
• Oversees ongoing compliance of environmental programs by coordinating required environmental training and performing self-inspections to ensure complete and successful monitoring and environmental sampling by internal and external resources.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new or revised environmental resource programs, policies, procedures, and methods of operation, and provides recommendations for enhancements to ensure effective systems and services are in place.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services, and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree and 1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel among the company's regional offices throughout the Northeast are required.

 

Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance, along with a strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations, is necessary. High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills are expected. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is needed.

 

Although not required, an Advanced Degree or certificate, a Professional Engineering (PE) License, or a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification is preferred. 

Only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, TN Visa holders, or applicants with authorized temporary work status may apply. U.S. work authorization is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.