Landfill Environmental Specialist

About the role

Modern Disposal is seeking a motivated Environmental Specialist to support our landfill and waste management operations. This role is integral to maintaining compliance, efficiency, and environmental performance across our facilities, with a focus on waste profiling, approvals, and environmental compliance. The successful candidate should have an understanding of landfill operations, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage environmental data and processes using Microsoft-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and manage waste profiles for incoming materials
• Conduct waste characterization and approval in accordance with facility permits and regulatory requirements
• Assess waste streams through detailed review of analytical reports, SDS information, and generator documentation to determine compliance with MSW landfill acceptance criteria and to identify when special handling or alternative disposal methods are required
• Ensure compliance with federal (EPA/RCRA) and state (NYSDEC) regulatory requirements, permits, and operating plans
• Support and oversee environmental control systems, including: Stormwater management and SWPPP compliance; Petroleum Bulk Storage and SPCC Plan compliance; Leachate collection, handling, and disposal systems; Landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS)
• Assist with sampling, monitoring, and reporting for stormwater, leachate, and landfill gas programs
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems using Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Analyze environmental and waste data to support compliance reporting and operational improvements
• Coordinate with operations staff, customers, transporters, and regulators to ensure proper waste handling and documentation
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities
• Provide technical guidance to operations on waste acceptance and environmental compliance
• Identify and implement improvements to waste approval workflows and environmental monitoring programs

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; 2+ years of experience in waste management, landfill operations, or environmental compliance preferred.

Technical Skills: Experience with waste profiling, approvals, and characterization; Knowledge of stormwater, leachate, and landfill gas systems and monitoring requirements; Strong understanding of federal (EPA/RCRA) and New York State (NYSDEC) regulations; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially: Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, tracking systems); SharePoint / Teams (document management and collaboration); Word / Outlook / PowerPoint (communication and reporting); Experience with environmental data tracking and reporting systems; AutoCAD (ACAD) experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or the ability to obtain; Experience at landfills (MSW landfills in particular), transfer stations, or waste processing facilities; Familiarity with NYSDEC Part 360 regulations and landfill permitting requirements; Experience with environmental monitoring programs and compliance reporting; HAZWOPER (40-hour) certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance