Environmental Protection Specialist
- LocationPhiladelphia, PA, United States
- Work typeOn-site
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted9 November 2026
- SourceWaste Management's careers page (Oracle Recruiting)
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At a glance
- Experience2+ years
- EducationHigh school diploma
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About the role
I. Job Summary
Using established procedures under supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in multiple assigned districts within a Market Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel. Generally, this position is responsible for districts within a Market Area.
Position will cover the territory of Southeast Pennsylvania into Delaware.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
- Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
- Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
- Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
- Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
- May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
- 2 years of environmental protection related experience (in addition to education requirement)
B. Preferred Qualifications
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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