Environmental Specialist

City: Santa Clara • Location: 1052 – Recology South Bay • Subsidiary: Recology San Mateo County

About the role

The Environmental Specialist reviews special waste applications and analytical reports and ensures that required plans and permits are current and that the Company is in compliance with environmental policy, including management by objectives (MBOs). This position regularly instructs and directs helpers by assigning, reviewing, and checking work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits necessary reports and information to local governments/agencies.
• Conducts compliance inspections of facilities and operations and brings issues to management as needed.
• Maintains compliance management database (LOCUS) and ensures that compliance binders and required documents on site are complete and up to date.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with regulators and accompanies them during inspections.
• Maintains facility records as needed to ensure compliance with permits and regulations.
• Samples water, soil, air, compost, and hazardous waste material for laboratory analysis using appropriate equipment and regulatory procedures.
• Assists with compliance and permitting activities of the Corporate Environment and Planning Department, including preparation of correspondence, reports, and applications; scheduling and attending meetings; setting up and maintaining files; researching contract service providers/consultants; and other activities as directed.
• Prepares manifests for hazardous waste disposal shipments and submits Hazardous Waste Disposal Fees, Hazardous Waste Generator Fees, EPA ID Questionnaires, and Manifest Fee Returns.
• Evaluates incoming materials for acceptability consistent with Company waste acceptance guidelines.
• Represents the Company to regulatory agencies and the general public as needed; answers inquiries by correspondence, telephone, and in person.
• Assists with design and presentation of environmental, permitting, and compliance-related training.
• Assists in the development of testing protocols, such as odor control and waste characterization testing, and participates in testing as required.
• Travels to multiple locations for on-site visits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in compliance and/or permitting areas preferred.
• Experience with solid and/or hazardous waste preferred.
• Knowledge of technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications, and programs in environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Proficiency with computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

About Recology

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.