Director I, Environmental Protection

I. Job Summary
 

Responsible for identifying and controlling company liability and associated costs for groundwater and associated media, optimizing WM landfill capacity and development costs, and implementation of company-wide environmental protection programs and policies within a defined geographic area of coverage.  Support and provide leadership of certain corporate technical programs focused on asset protection and management of enterprise risk. While this is a remote position, the preferred location is based out of Ohio, Michigan or Pennsylvania. 
 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards relating to the protection, control, and management of groundwater, surface water and the vadose zone (i.e., unsaturated zone(s) below ground surface) within a defined geographic area of coverage. Additional areas of responsibility include management and evaluation of leachate, landfill gas, gas condensate, etc. when they are a threat to surface water, groundwater, or the vadose zone.
• Actively participates in the strategy and approval of the operating and capital budget for the Groundwater and Technical Programs group and review and approval of proposed modifications to groundwater-related remedial reserves.
• Direct and manage internal and external (consultant) company resources. Manage asset development within the defined geographic area of coverage including facility impact determinations, expansion investigation scope and interpretation, groundwater/surface water permitting, regulatory negotiations, monitoring program development/change/optimization review and due diligence of potential property acquisitions.
• Design and implement strategic project plans in response to more complex compliance and liability issues and problems. Responsible for interpreting environmental data, directly responding to NOVs or proposed Consent Orders, and commenting and directing responses to proposed regulatory rule revisions related to our areas of responsibility within the company.
• Organize and execute routine communications with Area management regarding both significant development projects as well as to ensure compliance and consistency with company-wide environmental protection programs.
• Plan, organize and manage the groundwater and related-media portion of an environmental protection program within a defined geographic area of coverage. Under senior management direction, work toward predetermined goals and objectives.
• Monitor emerging issues in environmental regulatory requirements. Initiate and participate in developing the company’s response to new or changing regulations on a State, regional, and national basis.
• Direct communication with local, state, or national stakeholders to discuss program or project objectives that meet WM objectives of environmental protection or performance.

III. Qualifications

Must live and work in the U.S.

 A. Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, or in lieu of degree, 
• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of hydrogeology and landfill-related experience
• 10+ years landfill-related experience
• Specific certification, licensing, or registration is required by at least one nationally recognized organization and one or more state organizations in the field of groundwater/ hydrology, geology, or geologic engineering.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher
• Minimum of 10+ years of hydrogeology and landfill-related experience
• MS Office familiarity, general computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Familiarity with statistical methods. Research skills. A working knowledge of the company’s operations and business hierarchy.  

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Office: This job primarily operates remotely.
• When not working remotely, normal setting for this job is an office setting at WM facilities (e.g., landfill and hazardous waste sites, transfer stations, market area offices, etc).
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements when working in the field outside an office setting.

• 20-25% travel is anticipated the first year of employment; subsequent travel may be comparable but variable depending on location and significance of key projects 

   

   

  Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $150,920 - $176,100. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

   

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.