Environmental Compliance Supervisor

I.  Job Summary

Supervise and conduct operation and maintenance activities at all assigned closed landfills.

II.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned, as required.

• Through on-site training, be able to demonstrate a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, treatment systems and controls, groundwater and surface water systems as well as other ancillary equipment and other site maintenance requirements.

• Manage site operation and maintenance activities within assigned site budgets.  Notify District Manager if activities will cause a variance to annual budgeted amounts.

• Supervises contractors and consultants. Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.

• Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals. 

• Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.

• Coordinates, oversees repairs, maintenance, and inspections of closed landfill systems.  

• Collects/Reviews weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.

• Direct supervision of third-party contractors and consultants

III.  Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees.  This includes:

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A.  Education and Experience

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (accredited).

Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of previous relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).

B.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Preferred:  OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper training and First aid.  Not required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Studies or equivalent technical degree and one (1) three (3) years of environmental field experiences is preferred.

   

• Health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.

   

• Possess written and verbal communication skills and computer skills (e.g., MS office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software.  Including, but not limited to “App” based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics.

   

• Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.

 Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

•    Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity part of the work day.

•    Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day.

•    Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the work day.

•    Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the work day.

•    This position is primarily field based with 40% of work being outdoors on closed landfills and 60% office work.

•  Assigned to multiple facilities in the Greater Mid Atlantic (GMA) area, which include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia for site inspections or meetings, training, or program administration purposes will be necessary 3 to 6 times per quarter, and that travel will require overnight stays.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.