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Compliance Officer I

Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/12/2026

DSWA is accepting applications for a full time Compliance Officer I position for the Cherry Island Landfill (CIL) located in Wilmington, DE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position includes a full benefit package including State of DE Pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurances, and other benefits. Please visit our website at www.dswa.com and submit an employment application online to apply. Current DSWA employees can also apply via the ADP Internal Job Board.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to monitor waste stream at landfills and waste stations for compliance of federal, state and the Solid Waste Authority, solid waste laws, rules and regulations.

This is a safety sensitive position and requires drug testing as a condition of employment

Job Duties: Include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducts investigations of possible violations of DSWA regulations and issues violations and fines when applicable.
  • Conducts inspection on collection vehicles and on waste loads transported by collection vehicles.
  • Conducts investigations on disposal sites, illegal dumping at facilities, transfer stations and prepares written or oral reports of findings or possible violations.
  • Maintains documentation on investigations, follow-ups, and daily activities.
  • Assists in the review license applications for solid waste collectors.
  • Picks up and delivers sensitive material for DSWA.
  • Prepares necessary photographs, violations, documentation, and findings for testifying in legal proceedings.
  • Communicates orally and in writing with employees and the public.
  • Monitors surveillance recorders, cameras, traffic safety and speed at the DSWA facilities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Monitors traffic safety and issues notices of violation for infractions.
  • Monitors and enforces State of Delaware policy’s on the disposal of yard waste and issue notices of violation and fines for infection.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in investigations. Must possess a valid driver’s license and First Aid & CPR certification (Certification training provided by DSWA). Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques and procedures. Knowledge of hazardous waste. Knowledge of safety procedure and protocols. Knowledge of Delaware roads. Ability to understand, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to use DSWA computer programs to monitor waste activities. Skill in first aid and CPR. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to use monitoring security and camera equipment.

Physical Requirements: This position requires standing, walking, sitting, gripping or feeling with hands, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling. This position requires lifting more than 100 pounds. This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more),color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point),depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships),ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). This position risks exposure to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards and burn hazards.EOE

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