About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance, this onsite position manages the routine environmental compliance program at GreenWaste including but not limited to environmental monitoring, regulatory reporting and regulatory compliance for the company.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Support execution of GreenWaste’s environmental compliance program
Present comprehensive and engaging environmental training programs for our Operations Team that meets regulatory requirements and standards.
Track environmental compliance related costs and manage to budget.
Implement company processes for recordkeeping, environmental compliance and reporting as assigned including: SWPPPs, SPCCs, HMBPs, SWFP, SQG/LQG, NOVs, CERs, TRI, ACF, CAA, Title V, PERP, CQA, NPDES, IGP, Title 14, RCRA, CERCLA, CEQA and all applicable requirements related to waste, recycling, hauling, composting, anerobic digestion and ancillary operations
Manage environmental compliance databases (EHS Insights or similar)
Conduct site inspections at various company locations in accordance with an environmental site audit program
Data management - including collection, evaluation, interpretation, analysis, QA/QC, synthesis, and presentation.
Ability to draft and generate memos, letters, technical reports and proposals
Collect samples of stormwater, groundwater or air for testing
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience in regulatory interpretation and negotiation in California Air, Water and/or CEQA regulations
Experience in environmental compliance, waste and recycling experience preferred.
Ability to handle odors, dust or other environmental conditions typically encountered in industrial facilities
Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate well with team members at all levels of the organization, as well as outside regulators and oversight agencies

Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing work environment.
Proficient at maintaining documentation controls.
Strong understanding of business operations.

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
QISP experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel and SharePoint

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or comparable
Current and valid driver’s license (Class C)
4+ years of environmental compliance experience
Air and groundwater compliance project experience in California

Language Skill

Proficient in English (verbally and in writing) is required. Familiarity with Spanish is considered highly favorable

Physical Demands:

Ability to physically push, pull and lift 25-30 lbs.
Ability to sit or stand at a desk in an office environment for 6-10 hours a day
Travel up to 50% of the time through different facilities.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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