Purpose:

Responsible for maintaining Landfill's environmental programs in compliance with applicable federal and state, safety and environmental laws, regulations and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate disposal of special handling waste [residual wastes, contaminated soils, treatment plant sludges, asbestos, etc., e.g., and all documentation involved with these wastes.
Monitor and implement environmental policies and waste management protocols.
Update Landfill compliance, environmental and regulatory information and submit to proper agencies such as DEP, etc.
Promote and maintain sales and customer relationships including reports and site visits with residual waste customers ensuring compliance with regulatory permits.
Communicate disposal projects amongst environmental department, hauling foreman/dispatch and the weighmasters to ensure we do not exceed daily tonnage.
Coordinate and assist with DEP Permit applications and accurate reporting.
Track DEP forms internally and for our customers such as Form 26R, 25R, wood processing,
Assist management with implementation of recycling program, education program, facility tours, promotion and marketing.
Oversee the management of the railyard and disposal of rail waste.
Perform as Weighmaster, as needed.
Must attend all assigned workshops, trainings, and be or become a PA Public Notary.
Practice workplace safety.
Foster positive company/employee communication.
Any other task or duty as assigned or required by Management and/or Board of Directors.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Minimum two year college degree in environmental related field or two years of work related field. Must obtain PA Recycling Professional Certification within three years of hire. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, especially Excel. Must be able to read, interpret, and relay DEP regulations. Must be organized, detail oriented, and be able to prioritize to meet deadlines. Must stay proficient in applications as technology progresses, and implement new technology as it is developed.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Occasional exposure to electrical, chemicals, fumes, moving parts and equipment in both heat and cold extreme weather conditions.

May be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin irritation.

Requires working in an office environment as well as frequent visits to off-site customers.

Must be a self-starter and self-motivator.

Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Working hours are subject to the demands of the job and may frequently extend well beyond the normal workweek.

Must possess judgment skills and ability to make sound decisions.

Must possess effective communication skills.

Must be able to understand, speak and write the English language.

Must be able to deal very well with the public.

Must adhere to the on-site safety plan and occupational practices to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and visitors.

Requires light to medium physical strength.

Physical demands require frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and eye/hand/foot coordination. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

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