An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
Summary This position is responsible for implementing an environmental management system to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at one or more locations. Key Responsibilities Supervise the Wastewater Supervisor and Wastewater Operators. Create and implement environmental programs. Write compliance plans. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for compliance. Develop and submit permit applications. Implement waste minimization programs. Ensure on-time reporting of all required compliance-based reports. Communicate any non-compliant issues. Environmental Programs Include Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Oil Pollution Act Safe Drinking Water Act Other local, state, and federal environmental regulations Additional Responsibilities Lead location management to ensure compliance. Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal regulators. Support spill response activities. Under the direction of the Area Environmental Manager, serve as an organizer, facilitator, analyst, and problem-solver on environmental compliance with the goal of zero environmental exceedances. Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering required. Experience 4+ years of environmental experience, or 2+ years of environmental experience and successful completion of the Tyson Foods Environmental Trainee Program. Food production industry experience is a plus. Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including: Word Excel PowerPoint Basic computer skills to utilize compliance databases such as eCAT and Incident Tracker. Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of Team Members. Bilingual skills are a plus. Special Skills Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to drive concurrent projects to completion. Comfortable influencing all levels of the organization. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and drive innovation. Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques.
Additional Information Supervisory Responsibility:
None Travel Requirement:
Up to 25% travel Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes Work Shift:
A Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range/Rate:
$112,000.00 - $188,000.00
Incentives:
Annual Incentive Plan:
Yes Long-Term Incentive Plan:
No Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson's total compensation package. Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member's relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here .
