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INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Analyst is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and permit requirements and acting as the local technical expert with regards to engineering and environmental concepts for assigned locations. The incumbent will apply engineering principles to prepare technical reports, conduct periodic tests, audits, or inspections of organizational processes, collect, and analyze samples, investigate incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action as necessary.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in frequent field site visits, completes data collection, analyzes findings, and interprets findings by producing technical reports, tabulating data, and preparing charts, graphs, and sketches in support of facility engineering and compliance projects.
• Collaborates with facility management to maintain local, state, and federal permits for assigned facilities by identifying permitting needs, anticipating permit renewals, preparing, and submitting applications within an appropriate time frame, and managing electronic and hard copy filing of documents.
• Interacts professionally with regulators, customers, and members of the public with regard to facility permits and environmental compliance.
• Coordinates and manages third-party contractors and consultants in the completion of low and medium complexity engineering and construction projects. Participates as a team member in higher complexity and long-duration development projects.
• Identifies and corrects compliance issues by working with facility managers to coordinate process improvements and follow-up self-inspections.
• Evaluates significance of hazards and determines proper disposal and management methods for facility operations.
• Collaborates with facility and regional management to obtain and report collected data in support of company and facility goals relating to safety, compliance, financial performance, and sustainability.
• Oversees ongoing compliance of environmental programs by coordinating required environmental training and performing self-inspections to ensure complete and successful monitoring and environmental sampling by internal and external resources.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new or revised environmental resource programs, policies, procedures, methods of operation and provides recommendations for enhancements to ensure effective systems and services are in place.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related degree.
• 1-4 years of work experience in solid waste or related environmental industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• A valid driver’s license and an ability to travel among company regional offices throughout the Northeast.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Degree or certificate, Professional Engineering (PE) License, or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification is preferred.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail, organizational, listening, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is needed.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions:

Analyst: Has 1-4 years of progressive experience in solid waste or related environmental industry. Demonstrates solid understanding of compliance and an ability to manage time and resources to meet permitting and regulatory deadlines.
Manager: Has 4-8 years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of compliance, proficiency in obtaining and maintaining permits for assigned locations, and a working knowledge of regulatory affairs. May spend as much as 20% of the job working on regulatory affairs. Exhibits an ability to take on increasing responsibility and additional locations with more complexity. Oversees and provides guidance to Environmental Analysts within assigned locations. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, and corporate leaders.
Regional Manager: 8-10+ years of progressive experience in solid waste, civil/environmental engineering, or related environmental industry. Serves as a leader of authority with expert level knowledge of company procedures and state regulations. Communicates technical information in public meetings, internal training, and industry conferences. Manages internal and external resources for multidisciplinary projects spanning multiple years. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining permitting, compliance, engineering, and regulatory affairs for facilities with complex operations within an assigned region of the company. May spend as much time as 20-40% of the job working on regulatory and legislative affairs. Oversees and provides guidance to Analysts and Managers within assigned region. Serves as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies. Is skilled at building key partnerships with division, location, region, and corporate leaders.