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Spec, Environmental Compliance

Employer
Covanta
Location
Brookings, Oregon, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 30, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Join us in creating a sustainable future and becoming a protector of tomorrow!

We currently seek a dedicated individual who will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and programs at the Marion County facility in Brooks, Oregon.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and meeting required regulatory submittal deadlines at the plant.

Responsibilities include the review and analysis of continuous emission monitoring systems data; OR and USEPA agency report preparation and submittals; environmental permitting support; tracking of regulatory updates; coordinating with the Regional Environmental Managers for the West Region; and providing assistance with maintenance of key environmental records and documents.

This position involves activities such as: performing environmental compliance assessments, completing plant walkdowns and inspections, documenting compliance status, making recommendations to help achieve compliance, and providing and/or facilitating training on compliance management requirements, as needed.

The individual will coordinate their responsibilities with the plant Facility Manager as well as the Regional Area and Environmental Managers.

This position involves activities such as: performing environmental compliance assessments, documenting compliance status, making recommendations on corrective actions required to achieve compliance, training on compliance management requirements and client interactions.

Competitive salary, Annual Bonus Pay, and Comprehensive Company Benefits are included.

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a minimum of Bachelor of Science in science (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent field and at 5 years of experience in the environmental permitting/compliance field or equivalent experience in similar operations; preferably in air quality compliance. 7 years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an environmental professional responsible for compliance at municipal solid waste management facilities or other equivalent industrial or utility operations.

Specific areas of compliance experience include air compliance, stack testing, continuous emission monitoring, solid waste, storm-water, water, radiation, and related disciplines.

Demonstrated experience developing permit applications and/or negotiating permit conditions for new permits and/or modification of permits required with a focus on Title V air operating permits for major sources is preferred.

Demonstrated experience dealing with federal and state agencies (USEPA and/or ODEQ) is an advantage.

Desired:

Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience.

Specific knowledge and experience with Title V permits and reports, management of air emission test programs and associated reports, greenhouse gas regulations and reporting, municipal solid waste facility permits, ash RCRA sampling and characterization testing and reports and application of continuous emission data to permit conditions.

Proven capability in communicating with diverse levels of regulatory personnel in different disciplines including air, solid waste, water, and others as required.

Proven capability in communicating corporate messages to community groups and local officials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Detailed knowledge of environmental regulatory programs (e.g. RCRA, Clean Air Act, Solid Waste, GHG, Boiler MACT, etc.).

The individual must have strong written and oral communication skills, an ability to work cooperatively within the regulatory framework, and strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office applications.

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf ). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.

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