As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary

Under the direction of senior management, responsible for developing, enhancing and implementing the company's environmental program, policies, procedures and systems within a designated Group. Collaborates in the development of national (company-wide) Environmental Protection (EP) programs that serve to promote environmental stewardship. Works with senior management at the Corporate, Group and Area levels to increase the consistency and effectiveness of the EP programs across the company.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, organizes and manages the environmental protection program within assigned Group and across all Market Areas.

Utilizes and manages Market Area and Group team of EP Managers and Specialists. Provides program tools and technical guidance to team ensuring consistent direction for the EP program.

Researches and analyzes proposed legislation that may impact company operations. Provides assistance and technical direction to field operations in all areas of environmental protection and operational impact. Recommends solutions and changes to field operations where necessary.

Works closely with field operations trouble shooting problems and issues, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance of the EP program. Assists in permitting and expansion projects including project management, application preparation, document review, plan writing and final permit negotiations. Manages the development of new technology for increased profitability while controlling environmental impact.

Develop, analyze, audit, summarize and publish EP performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Works with governmental agencies and representatives as company representative of EP. Monitors new developments in environmental regulatory requirements. Initiates and actively participates in developing the company’s response. Ensures compliance through incorporating and applying this information into the tactical business planning.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages and supervises a team of 2 or more employees.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Must live and work in the U.S.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in a related discipline

• Experience: 10 years environmental experience, 5 years proven leadership experience

B. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• 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.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day;

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day;

• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;

• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements a portion of the work day or week;

• Normal setting for this job is an office setting, landfill and hazardous waste sites.

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. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran