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Manager I, Environmental Protection, Landfill

WM
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
I. Job Summary

Under moderate supervision, administer and assist in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned Area and districts. This position has a focus on managing the radiation waste acceptance program for the Area, which involves coordination with third party-contractors, waste acceptance managers, customers, and regulatory agencies. Serves as Area/district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitor and investigate compliance status providing training and specific recommendations to site, district and Area management and operations personnel.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases and provides company related reporting.
- Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned Market Area/districts. Grows environmental awareness and encourages positive forward-looking approaches to EP program. Serves as Market Area/districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues, permit applications and expansion projects over the broad media water, air and waste regulatory frameworks.
- Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Coordinates with Area/district staff on action plan resolution and regulatory agency negotiations. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
- Provides technical and project direction to outside consultants, site and Area staff on EP program implementation, improvement and maintenance and in the resolution of any current or potential environmental issues.
- Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
- Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing field EP testing, investigations, assessments and guidance. Additionally, responsible for related activities involving management of petroleum products, leachate, landfill gas, sanitary and industrial wastewaters, stormwater and groundwater related to the collection, transportation and/or disposal of wastes.
- May administer customer waste approvals.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
- 5 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirements).
- Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

B. Preferred Qualifications

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.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $91,350 - $116,445per year. This range represents a good faith estimate fort his position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
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.


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