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About the role

Job Description - Environmental Compliance Specialist Marion

Sign on bonus of $5,000 (1/2 after 30 Days, 1/2 after 90 Days)

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

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment

Position Description:

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

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Ensuring compliance with the facility's air quality permits including review and analysis of continuous emission monitoring systems data; emission testing data, Oregon DEQ and USEPA agency report preparation and submittals.
• Providing oversite of solid waste permit requirements as well as oversite of Ash RCRA characterization program including sampling, testing and reporting.
• Providing oversite water permit program compliance including sampling, testing and reporting.
• Providing environmental permitting support.
• Tracking of regulatory updates; 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 Environmental Manager.

Position Requirements:

The successful candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in science (biology, chemistry, environmental science) or engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent field 7 years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

In addition, successful candidates are preferred to have 3+ years' experience in:

• 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.
• Overseeing air compliance programs including Title V Air Operating permits, emission test programs, continuous emission monitoring systems, reporting and recordkeeping.
• Compliance at municipal solid waste management facilities or other equivalent industrial or utility operations.
• Oversite of RCRA Waste Characterization programs including waste sampling, analysis and reporting.
• Oversite of permit conditions for solid waste, stormwater, wastewater, radiation, and related disciplines.
• Dealing with federal and state agencies (USEPA and/or ODEQ) is an advantage.
• 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.
• 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.

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Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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