Manager-Waste Management Program

About the Role

The Manager-Waste Management Program is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s waste management program. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while supporting organizational safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. This role serves as a subject matter expert and primary operational authority for waste management activities and represents the organization in regulatory and accreditation matters. Performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field required.
• Minimum three years of experience in management of waste and environmental regulatory compliance and managing environmental health and safety programs with professional and technical staff required.
• Experience in Environmental Health, Fire and Life Safety or Emergency Management preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of The Joint Commission standards for Waste Management, Life Safety, Emergency Management, Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety related to the environment of care as well as other regulatory agency requirements.
• Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Access; operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Able to safety operate equipment and instruments related to duties.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Preferred Skills

• Current Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for emergency response is required.
• Certification as Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials Manager, Safety Professional, or Registration as Professional Engineer or Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Emergency Management preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required at time of hire.

Pay

Pay Range: $108,160.00 - $164,590.40/annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001. Loma Linda University Shared Services is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management. We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!