Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Sales.
• Support local plant and sales personnel, as well as Division leaders.
• Educate personnel on behaviors and tasks necessary for environmental compliance.
• Create environmental solutions to support business needs, identify environmental risks, and develop strategies to minimize their impacts.
• Manage the use of consultants to improve return and minimize costs.
• Conduct Inspections and Audits.
• Conduct frequent inspections and audits to assess regulatory and environmental management compliance, control significant environmental risks, and ensure the adequacy of environmental management systems.
• Support Business Growth.
• Evaluate new lines of business and potential acquisitions for environmental issues and compliance.
• Manage environmental due diligence activities.
• Represent Vulcan on Environmental Matters.
• Proactively establish relationships with agencies regarding new legislation, regulations, and compliance issues.
• Participate in state and local trade associations and collaborate with our Government and Community Relations group on local community activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, or a similar technical area is preferred. An advanced degree in some aspect of environmental studies is desirable.
• Experience: Experience in the environmental area is preferred. Hands-on experience in engaging personnel and coaching is preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Must have expertise in environmental regulatory compliance and the ability to review regulatory requirements, assessing their applicability and impact to the field. Must have strong knowledge of the federal and state environmental regulatory process and experience with environmental regulatory areas (RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, etc.).
• Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Technology Skills: Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software packages relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Compensation: This is a salaried position. The base salary range for this role, including the regional supplement, is between $80,000-$90,000 annually.