Environmental Specialist

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF – Environmental Specialist 1

• 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

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• 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.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.