Director, Environmental Protection & Compliance

I. Job Summary

Responsible for identifying, and controlling company liability and associated costs to comply with environmental regulations and operating permits at our network of assets (landfills, transfer stations, hauling companies, materials recovery facilities, etc.). Responsible for developing the environmental compliance strategy for the company and driving implementation with Corporate and field partners.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Develops and implements company-wide environmental protection and compliance programs and policies.
• Builds Environmental Management Systems which focuses on preventing, correcting, and ultimately reducing potential environmental, regulatory and community impacts associated with our operational activities. These systems include but are not limited to programs that proactively assure compliance, communication of regulatory updates through alerts, self-inspection systems, and notice of violation and significant event tracking systems. Builds training programs centered around environmental performance and compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Develops key performance indicators to understand leading indicators of performance.
• Partners with field environmental protection leads and specialists to understand risks and build programs centered around these risks with a focus on integrating environmental functions into the core of our business.
• Partners with the Corporate Environmental Management group on landfill gas, air, groundwater, and stormwater/leachate management trends/issues.
• Partners with Compliance Audit Services to understand issues identified in audits and ensure issues are corrected on a timely basis. Integrates system-related risks into the broader environmental compliance strategy.
• Directs and manages internal and external (consultant) company resources in meeting program objectives.
• Designs and implements strategic project plans in response to more complex compliance and liability issues and problems. Responsible for interpreting environmental data, directly responding to NOVs or proposed Consent Orders, and commenting and directing responses to proposed regulatory rule revisions related to our areas of responsibility within the company.
• Organizes and executes routine communications with Area management regarding significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide environmental protection programs.
• Monitors emerging issues in environmental regulatory requirements. Initiate and participate in developing the company’s response to new or changing regulations on a regional basis.
• Directs communication with local, state, or national stakeholders to discuss program or project objectives that meet WM objectives of environmental protection or performance.

III. Qualifications 

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Must live and work in the US. 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. accredited), or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance programs (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications 

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

☒ Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits 

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $144780 - $195510. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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