Environmental Compliance Auditor

I. Job Summary 
Under minimal supervision, plans and conducts environmental compliance audits of various entities to determine compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements, programs and internal policies with a focus environmental regulations and capacity. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Plan and conduct internal audits to determine compliance with Federal and State regulations. 
   
• Review facility operations and records to ensure adequacy of internal controls, compliance with procedures, consistency with established laws, rules and regulations and guidelines applicable to overall compliance for the operation. 
   
• Prepare audit reports, and implement administrative and technical audit procedures for audit program activities. 
   
• Review and verify audit corrective actions and action to prevent reoccurrence for all audit findings. 
   
• Reviews, prepares, or maintain audit protocols relevant to federal and state operations. 
   
• Provides regulatory review and develops guidance documents as needed.
• Interact effectively with all levels of site's management and operational personnel to audit safe work practices and safety programs. 
   
• Perform other duties which may be assigned as time or circumstances necessitate. 
   

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
This job has no supervisory duties. 

 

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

 

A. Education and Experience 
 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience. 
   
• Experience: Five (5) years of previous relevant compliance experience (in addition to education requirement). 
   

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

Preferred based on a focus in: 
 

• Environmental - CPEA or equivalent auditing certification 
   
   

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

• Working knowledge of solid and hazardous waste industry is preferred. 
   

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; 
   
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rare; 
   
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rare; 
   
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rare; 
   
• Travel may be required: 60% of the time; 
   
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting. 

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $77,000 - $112,815. 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. 

Benefits 
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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