Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

The Environmental Specialist reviews special waste applications and analytical reports and ensures that required plans and permits are current and that the Company is in compliance with environmental policy including management by objectives (MBOs). Regularly instructs and direct helpers by assigning, reviewing, and checking work. This position is reviewed regularly by the supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits necessary reports and information to local governments/agencies.
• Conducts compliance inspections of facilities and operations and brings issues to management as needed.
• Maintains compliance management database (LOCUS) and ensures that compliance binders and required documents on site are complete and up to date.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with regulators and accompanies them during inspections.
• Maintains facility records as needed to ensure compliance with permits and regulations.
• Samples water, soil, air, compost, and hazardous waste material, etc. for laboratory analysis using appropriate equipment and regulatory procedures
• Assists with compliance and permitting activities of the Corporate Environment and Planning Department including the preparation of correspondence, reports, and applications, scheduling and attending meetings, setting up and maintaining files, researching contract service providers/consultants and other activities as directed.
• Prepares manifests for hazardous waste disposal shipments and submits Hazardous Waste Disposal Fees, Hazardous Waste Generator Fees, EPA ID Questionnaires, and Manifest Fee Returns. Evaluates incoming materials for acceptability consistent with Company waste acceptance guidelines.
• Represents the Company to regulatory agencies and the general public as needed. Answers inquiries by correspondence, telephone, and in person.
• Assists with design and presentation of environmental, permitting, and compliance related training.
• Assists in the development of testing protocols, such as odor control, waste characterization testing, etc. and participates in testing as required.
• Travels to multiple locations for on-site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in compliance and/or permitting areas preferred.
• Experience with solid and/or hazardous waste preferred.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications, and programs in environmental compliance.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.