Environmental Protection Manager at WM

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Protection Program Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Guidance, Environmental Reporting, Data Tracking Systems, Corporate Policy Implementation, Incident Notification, Permit Applications, Water Regulatory Frameworks, Air Regulatory Frameworks, Waste Regulatory Frameworks, Compliance Monitoring, Regulatory Analysis, Action Plan Resolution, Agency Negotiations, Environmental Permitting

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

About the Job Under moderate supervision, administer and assist in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area and districts. Serves as Area/district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and MA management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for not more than one Area and may only be responsible for several districts within a larger Area. The Environmental Protection Manager will oversee 4 Landfills mostly located in the Richmond/Fredericksburg area or within a days travel. Candidate will need to be at the specific sites 4 - 5days a week. Position will eventually have a total of 16 - 18 sites which will include landfills, transfer stations as well as Recycle and Hauling facilities. Position maybe hired as an Environmental Protection Manager or a Environmental Protection Specialist depending on skills and background. What You'll be Doing Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting. Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts. Grows environmental awareness and encourages positive forward-looking approaches to EP program. Serves as Market Area/districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks. Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with MA/district staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations. Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Market Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues. Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation. Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally, responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes. May administer customer waste approvals. What does it take to be an Environmental Protection Manager with WM? A. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. 5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements). Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance. B. Preferred Qualifications 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.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. About our 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The manager will administer and assist in implementing Environmental Protection programs, serving as the primary contact for technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments for field operations personnel and management. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting required environmental reports, maintaining data tracking systems, and overseeing field EP testing and investigations related to waste management activities.