Environmental Program Manager | San Francisco, Hybrid, 100% Employee Owned

THE ROLE

Develops and implements programs to ensure the company complies with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and policies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responds to environmental compliance issues in a timely manner through working collaboratively with operations and environmental staff.
• Monitors Company activity to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits and policies.
• Manages internal environmental reviews which may include inspections and/or sampling and analysis.
• Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with environmental requirements.
• Supervises the administration of Company environmental information management systems.
• Works with system administrators to monitor system usage and data, make recommendations for system updates based upon new and/or revised regulations, analyze reports, and ensure timely input of action items.
• Develops and implements environmental policies and procedures that support the environmental management program and management by objectives (MBOs). Monitors compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Manages complex environmental projects that involve regulatory, technical, operational, and financial considerations and include external stakeholders such as regulators, consultants, and legal counsel.
• Participates in preparation of permit applications and permit development/review processes.
• Applies subject matter expertise to develop training and implementation programs to comply with new regulatory requirements.
• Monitors proposed environmental regulatory requirements to assess impacts to Company.
• Prepares regulatory summaries to communicate scope and effects of proposed requirements.
• Monitors and evaluates regulatory inspection results and enforcement actions. Prepares periodic written reports on regulatory inspection violations and enforcement activities and on environmental highlights.
• Manages corporate environmental resources so that team members act as technical advisors and provide oversight assistance for Environmental Programs including solid waste, hazardous materials, hazardous and universal waste, household hazardous waste collection, organics, air, groundwater, and stormwater.
• Manages Phase I and II environmental site assessments performed for acquisitions. Performs and manages regulatory due diligence to identify potential gaps in environmental compliance at companies being acquired.
• Travels to multiple locations for on-site visits and environmental audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education and Experience

• Four years’ experience in compliance and/or permitting areas.
• Experienced managing staff and teams.
• Experienced applying project management knowledge and techniques to achieve objectives.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft 365, and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety systems, Locus preferred.
• Knowledge of Learning Management systems, Cornerstone, preferred.
• High school degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

IDEAL CANDIDATE - The qualifications listed are typical of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of successful employees within this classification.

Skill and / or Ability to:

• Promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generate innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrate ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing; listen to and understand various viewpoints; share relevant information timely; provide constructive feedback; maintain professionalism.
• Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engage with others and establish trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promote collaboration and assist others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Consistently build and share knowledge and expertise about current job through reading, new experiences, and exposure to new ideas.
• Listen to and build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure commitments are met.
• Develop strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develop recommendations and actionable plans.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• an ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• the largest Employee Owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• a creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• an inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,585.00 - $130,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Environmental Health & Safety systems? Locus preferred
• Do you have experience with Learning Management systems? Cornerstone, preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Environmental compliance: 4 years (Required)
• Environmental permitting: 4 years (Required)
• Environmental audits: 4 years (Required)
• Microsoft suite: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94111