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Senior Manager, Environmental Protection

Waste Management

Tempe, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Communications, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Impact, Environmental Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Operational Support, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Staff Training, Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Tempe, AZ
POSTED
2 days ago

I. Job Summary

This role leads the development and continuous improvement of environmental programs to support all field operations. The responsibilities include building and enhancing the environmental program framework and elements to address process improvement needs, changes in environmental regulations and promotion of a continued strong environmental culture within the organization.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Monitor for changes in federal environmental regulatory requirements. Initiate and participate in developing the Company’s response to new or changing regulations on a national basis. Develop technical guidance on new regulatory requirements to ensure consistent interpretation and action by WM operations.
  • Assist in development of environmental policies, directives, standards and guidance that serve to effectively communicate and ensure implementation of the WM Environmental Management System (EMS) elements and communicate Company expectations for management of environmental aspects not always served by regulation.
  • Continually improve and manage Information Services for compliance assurance, self-assessment, corrective/preventive measure tracking, and environmental metrics.
  • Develop and/or enhance existing environmental training programs including the Environmental Professional Learning Series (EPLS) and Environmental Compliance Awareness Program (ECAP). Develop additional training curriculum as needs/priorities are identified. Conduct environmental training of employees at various levels as needed.
  • Provide technical and regulatory assistance to field operations as needed on significant environmental risk impacts and agency and company-identified issues through resolution, which includes both correction and prevention from recurrence.
  • Develop and execute routine communications with Corporate and Area management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide environmental protection programs.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree,

B. Preferred Qualifications

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    • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
    • 4 years relevant work experience
    • 7 years environmental experience with at least 5 years of proven leadership related experience
    • 2 years solid waste/landfill experience


    IV. 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.

    V. 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 the Company

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    Waste Management

    Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 21 million municipal, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. and Canada. We have invested in developing waste solutions for a changing world. Today, this includes not just disposal and recycling, but personal counseling to help customers achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

    Waste Management is North America’s largest residential recycler and a renewable energy provider. We recover the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity, called landfill-gas-to-energy. Waste Management’s fleet of natural gas trucks is the largest heavy-duty truck fleet of its kind in North America. With the largest network of recycling facilities, transfer stations and landfills in the industry, our entire business can adapt to meet the needs of every distinct customer segment.

    As North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management services, our mission is to maximize resource value while minimizing impact in order to further both economic and environmental sustainability for all of our stakeholders.

    COMPANY SIZE
    10,000 employees or more
    INDUSTRY
    Other/Not Classified
    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
    Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
    FOUNDED
    1968
    WEBSITE
    https://careers.wm.com/us/en