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Looking to be part of a growing organization focused on innovative transportation and logistics solutions with a passion for progress and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities? Penske Transportation Solutions is looking for a driven environmental professional to lead the development of compliance programs for nationwide new product offerings and oversee the environmental compliance at multiple locations.
Specifically, this role will lead the evaluation of maintenance and operational activities, identification of environmental risks and regulatory requirements, and development of practical and consistent procedures to be implemented across multiple states and operating environments. This position will be required to work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to develop, implement, and monitor repeatable and reliable solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
This role serves as the primary environmental resource for operational leaders, managers, technicians, and maintenance employees; and interacts with customers, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position is field based, reports to the Manager, Field Environmental Compliance and is part of the corporate environmental team supporting Penske Transportation Solutions.
Nationwide travel up to 70% of the time is required. Travel will include frequent overnight and multi-day trips to operational and customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. Travel schedules and destinations will be set by prioritization of regulatory and operational needs. A company service vehicle is provided for this role.
Major Responsibilities:
The Field Environmental Compliance Specialist major responsibilities include:
- Evaluating new product offerings related to delivering fleet service and repair to identify environmental risks, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and apply pragmatic, measurable, and consistent solutions and programs.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental compliance programs, procedures, and operating standards for new product offerings and Penske field locations. This will include standardized procedures, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, and training programs.
- Visiting field and customer locations to evaluate environmental compliance, perform audits, provide on-site guidance and training; help operational leaders address identified concerns in a timely manner; and attend and support environmental inspections conducted by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Working with field operational leaders, technicians, and maintenance employees; internal corporate departments; federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; contractors, service providers, and environmental consultants; and customers to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
- Researching, interpreting, and communicating environmental requirements for operations across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Maintaining accurate records and monitor and communicate program performance, identifying recurring compliance trends, and recommending improvements that can be applied across the nationwide network.
- Performing additional environmental projects and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational or Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
- At least three years of environmental compliance experience, preferably supporting multiple locations, vehicle maintenance, transportation, fleet services, or other field-based operations.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements involving hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and facility closures with the ability to research, understand, and apply environmental requirements across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures that can be successfully followed by field and maintenance teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operational teams, maintenance employees, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
- Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting operations across a large geographic area.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 70% of the time, including frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
- Flexibility to adjust travel schedules and destinations based on changing operational and program needs.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with environmental, health, and safety data-management systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting new product development, field service, and/or maintenance facilities is preferred.
- Professional certifications are preferred, including Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Registered Environmental Manager, or Registered Environmental Professional.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $66,900 – $102,000
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Other Corporate
Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2610022
Looking to be part of a growing organization focused on innovative transportation and logistics solutions with a passion for progress and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities? Penske Transportation Solutions is looking for a driven environmental professional to lead the development of compliance programs for nationwide new product offerings and oversee the environmental compliance at multiple locations.
Specifically, this role will lead the evaluation of maintenance and operational activities, identification of environmental risks and regulatory requirements, and development of practical and consistent procedures to be implemented across multiple states and operating environments. This position will be required to work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to develop, implement, and monitor repeatable and reliable solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
This role serves as the primary environmental resource for operational leaders, managers, technicians, and maintenance employees; and interacts with customers, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position is field based, reports to the Manager, Field Environmental Compliance and is part of the corporate environmental team supporting Penske Transportation Solutions.
Nationwide travel up to 70% of the time is required. Travel will include frequent overnight and multi-day trips to operational and customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. Travel schedules and destinations will be set by prioritization of regulatory and operational needs. A company service vehicle is provided for this role.
Major Responsibilities:
The Field Environmental Compliance Specialist major responsibilities include:
- Evaluating new product offerings related to delivering fleet service and repair to identify environmental risks, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and apply pragmatic, measurable, and consistent solutions and programs.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental compliance programs, procedures, and operating standards for new product offerings and Penske field locations. This will include standardized procedures, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, and training programs.
- Visiting field and customer locations to evaluate environmental compliance, perform audits, provide on-site guidance and training; help operational leaders address identified concerns in a timely manner; and attend and support environmental inspections conducted by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Working with field operational leaders, technicians, and maintenance employees; internal corporate departments; federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; contractors, service providers, and environmental consultants; and customers to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
- Researching, interpreting, and communicating environmental requirements for operations across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Maintaining accurate records and monitor and communicate program performance, identifying recurring compliance trends, and recommending improvements that can be applied across the nationwide network.
- Performing additional environmental projects and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational or Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
- At least three years of environmental compliance experience, preferably supporting multiple locations, vehicle maintenance, transportation, fleet services, or other field-based operations.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements involving hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and facility closures with the ability to research, understand, and apply environmental requirements across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures that can be successfully followed by field and maintenance teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operational teams, maintenance employees, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
- Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting operations across a large geographic area.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 70% of the time, including frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
- Flexibility to adjust travel schedules and destinations based on changing operational and program needs.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with environmental, health, and safety data-management systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting new product development, field service, and/or maintenance facilities is preferred.
- Professional certifications are preferred, including Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Registered Environmental Manager, or Registered Environmental Professional.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $66,900 – $102,000
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Other Corporate
Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2610022
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- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services13
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- Consulting & Professional Services23
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of EPA regulations including Clean Air Act and RCRA requirements
- Experience preparing and managing environmental permits at federal or state level
- Proficiency with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or LIMS platforms
- CHMM, CEM, or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and managing regulatory agency inspections
Tips for Your Environmental Compliance Manager Job Search
Quantify your permit compliance outcomes
Hiring managers scan for specifics, not duties. List the number of permits you managed, violation reduction rates you achieved, or the scope of remediation projects you oversaw. Vague descriptions like 'managed compliance programs' won't differentiate you from dozens of other candidates.
List certifications before your degree
For environmental compliance roles, credentials like CHMM, CEM, or a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certificate often carry more immediate weight than your undergraduate major. Put your certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them before reaching your education history.
Filter openings by regulatory framework
Job postings for environmental compliance managers vary sharply by which regulations you'll own. Target listings that explicitly name the frameworks you know best, whether Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, or state-specific programs, rather than applying broadly to every environmental management opening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for agency-specific scenario questions
Interviewers at manufacturers and utilities frequently test how you'd handle a surprise EPA or state agency inspection. Practice walking through your inspection-readiness protocol step by step, including documentation control, employee notification procedures, and corrective action workflows, before you sit down with the hiring panel.
Negotiate using total regulatory scope
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the regulatory complexity you manage, not just headcount. A candidate overseeing multi-media permits across multiple facilities in different states can justify a higher offer than one focused on a single permit category, even with similar years of experience.
Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental compliance managers?
The companies hiring the most environmental compliance managers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Atlas Technical Consultants, and AECOM, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Energy, manufacturing, and environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant portion of total demand.
How many environmental compliance manager jobs are remote?
About 53% of environmental compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the role skews on-site given the need for facility walkthroughs and in-person agency coordination. Sub-areas that lean most remote include regulatory reporting, compliance program development, and environmental management system auditing for multi-site organizations.
How do you become an environmental compliance manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related field, then build hands-on experience in environmental health and safety or regulatory affairs roles. Earn field credentials like a CHMM or HAZWOPER certification to strengthen your candidacy. Progress typically moves from environmental coordinator or specialist to manager as you accumulate permit management, audit, and agency-interaction experience.
Can you get hired as an environmental compliance manager with little experience?
Entry points exist if you position yourself strategically. Roles titled environmental compliance coordinator or EHS specialist are the standard on-ramp, and many employers promote from within. Internships with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or industrial facilities carry real weight. A HAZWOPER certification or hands-on exposure to permit reporting software can compensate for limited years of direct compliance management.
What does the environmental compliance manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with HR focuses on your background and regulatory experience. A technical interview with the environmental or EHS director digs into specific regulation knowledge, past permit challenges, and inspection scenarios. Final rounds often include a panel with operations or legal stakeholders and may involve a case study or a facility walkthrough to assess your practical site assessment instincts.
Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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