Job Title: Environmental Protection Manager – Hazardous WasteLocation: Arlington, Oregon, United StatesEmployment Type: Full-timeRelocation Assistance Available - YesJob ID: 3335801Remote Work: Not Available

Position Overview:

Our Award Winning Client, a nationally recognized organization within the renewables and environmental industry, is seeking a highly experienced Environmental Protection Manager – Hazardous Waste to oversee and implement environmental compliance initiatives across a designated facility. This role is integral in driving regulatory adherence and guiding operational teams on environmental protection standards across various media, including waste, air, and water systems.

This position requires a strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory environments and demands hands-on leadership in environmental assessments, permitting, compliance training, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement organizational environmental programs at assigned facility, functioning as the primary contact for internal stakeholders and external regulators on compliance and incident matters.

• Serve as the site liaison for environmental incidents, permitting, and expansion projects, encompassing broad regulatory frameworks for air, water, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

• Monitor and investigate regulatory compliance; provide expert analysis, documentation, and enforce corrective measures as needed.

• Guide and support on-site teams in resolving environmental issues by coordinating with internal departments and external regulatory bodies.

• Prepare, secure, and manage environmental permits and documentation to maintain operational compliance.

• Oversee field testing, environmental assessments, and waste stream evaluations, including petroleum products, stormwater, leachate, landfill gas, groundwater, and wastewater.

• Deliver technical oversight to consultants and staff during implementation and improvement of environmental protection strategies.

• Maintain detailed tracking of environmental performance using internal software tools such as Cycle and Dakota Tracer.

• Coordinate and deliver training programs to facility personnel to ensure adherence to environmental compliance requirements.

• Provide budget input for environmental protection projects and initiatives at the facility level.

Supervisory Scope:

May include oversight responsibilities such as contributing to employee evaluations, workload distribution, performance feedback, and involvement in hiring or disciplinary actions—when required in coordination with regional EP leadership.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of a degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of additional relevant experience.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental protection and regulatory compliance roles.

Certifications & Requirements:

• Must possess sound knowledge of environmental regulations relevant to hazardous waste operations.

• Ability to wear level C PPE and a respirator when required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

• Experience working with data systems and environmental tracking tools.

• Demonstrated research capabilities and familiarity with statistical methods.

Work Environment:

This position involves both office work and field operations at a hazardous waste landfill or other outdoor environmental setting.

Candidate Snapshot:

• Years of Experience: 7 to 10+ years

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience)

• Willingness to Travel: Frequently

Benefits & Perks:

• Full health and wellness benefits

• Paid relocation support

• Exposure to cutting-edge sustainability and compliance work

• Career growth in a mission-driven organization

• Training, tools, and team resources provided for success

Job ID: 3335801

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.