Compliance Leader

Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.

Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.

Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.

Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.

Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.

Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.

Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.

Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.

Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.

Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.

Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization.

Develop or implement environmental compliance plans for programs, such as air quality, storm water, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.

Oversee internal reporting systems such as corporate compliance hotlines and inform employees about these systems.

Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.

Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.

Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.

Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.

Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.

File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.

Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.

Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.

Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.

Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.

Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.

Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.

Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.