Environmental Compliance Specialist/Landfill

Monitor and coordinate environmental compliance activities and regulatory requirements for assigned department and/or facility; ensure maintenance of and compliance with assigned local, state and federal permits, licenses and registrations; exercise responsibility for monitoring and reporting associated with permits, licenses, and registrations, and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

This position involves working in a hazardous work environment and is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Monitor and coordinate environmental compliance activities and regulatory requirements for the assigned department and associated facilities; coordinate the storage, handling and disposal of unauthorized, hazardous and contaminated wastes.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for conducting environmental compliance activities; implement policies and procedures, adhere to deadlines.
3. Oversee and monitor compliance program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures, and provide training when applicable.
4. Prepare and file regulatory notices and documentation regarding environmental compliance issues with local, state and federal agencies.
5. Coordinate and implement field tasks associated with air, soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring and reporting in compliance with applicable permits, local, state and federal requirements.
6. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations related to the provision of environmental health protection and related services.
7. Participate in the development and implementation of landfill and convenience center related standard operating procedures and quality assurance programs.
8. Organize, schedule and implement environmental compliance activities and in other related assigned areas of responsibility.
9. Monitor and inspect facilities regularly to ensure compliance with permits, local, state and federal requirements.
10. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; prepare statistical reports as required; maintain and file compliance reports on time in accordance with established deadlines.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the environmental compliance.
2. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
3. Maintain, review, and monitor electronic database for quality assurance.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university inin environmental science, geology, or engineering; and

Three (3) years of administrative regulatory compliance experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Environmental:
Office and field environment with travel from site to site; possible exposure to inclement weather conditions, and exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, fumes and toxic materials.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying; standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time and walking on uneven surfaces.