Republic Services

Environmental Specialist

Republic Services$68K — $93K *
Dixon, IL 61021In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in environmental science or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations (air, water, solid waste).
  • Proficient in time management and multitasking.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities with a focus on value addition.
  • Interpersonal skills for effective communication across departments.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and report environmental monitoring data for compliance purposes.
  • Conduct site audits and analyze environmental reports with the Environmental Manager.
  • Manage landfill operations including gas extraction and leachate systems.
  • Oversee vendor activities related to environmental systems.
  • Coordinate air and water monitoring to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct training for staff on environmental practices.
  • Assist with project management for construction compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and EAP access.
  • 401(k) with company match and ESPP options.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Specialist supports the Environmental Manager in the collection and reporting of data and is responsible for the operation of environmental systems in a direct and/or supervisory role. The Environmental Specialist may supervise and interact with field staff on a variety of construction and technical issues across multiple divisions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations. May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records. Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility-specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).

  • Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.

  • In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.

  • Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.

  • Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.

  • Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.

  • Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.

  • Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.

  • May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling.

  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills required.

  • Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.

  • Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4 years knowledge and/or experience related to environmental science, engineering, geology or related science.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $68,200.00 to $93,700.00* which reflects theminimumwagein multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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