Job description
GreenCircle Environmental Solutions is seeking a results‑driven Waste Management Specialist to join our Seattle operations. This role leads waste reduction initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with customers and internal teams to optimize waste services. You’ll drive sustainable practices across our client portfolio while upholding the highest safety and environmental standards.
As a key member of our operations team, you will translate complex regulations into actionable programs, mentor staff, and deliver measurable improvements in diversion rates, cost per ton, and service reliability.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement waste management strategies to reduce waste generation and increase diversion rates.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, EPA) and maintain necessary permits.
- Manage daily operations for waste collection, sorting, recycling, and disposal services, including route optimization and service quality.
- Coordinate with customers to assess needs, provide technical guidance, and resolve issues to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Monitor KPIs such as diversion rate, landfill avoidance, cost per ton, and service reliability; generate regular reports for leadership.
- Lead continuous improvement projects (source separation, organics recycling, hazardous waste handling) to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Liaise with vendors, haulers, and municipal agencies to ensure permits, training, and safety compliance.
- Develop and deliver staff training on safety, regulatory compliance, and proper waste handling practices.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in waste management, sustainability, or environmental compliance.
- Strong knowledge of RCRA, DOT, OSHA and local/state regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience in data management and reporting (Excel, ERP, GIS preferred).
- Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- HAZWOPER certification or equivalent hazardous waste training is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20% and lift up to 50 lbs as required.