Environmental Manager - Req. ID: 2902 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Denali Water Solutions LLC

Company Overview:

Denali is a leading organic recycling company on a mission to Replenish the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers become resilient, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels. Our services and products touch thousands of acres, hundreds of locales, millions of tons of material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S. Denali is active across the United States, with corporate offices in Dallas, Texas and Arkansas. For more information visit – denalicorp.com.

Job Summary:

Denali is seeking an Environmental Manager to support our land application program for food processing residuals and biosolids in the Northeast U.S. region, particularly in the states of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This position will report to the Environmental Director of the Northeast Region. The Environmental Manager will oversee compliance with current environmental permits and prepare additional permit applications for land-based permit programs, as well as serving as a business partner to the Operations team in the areas of farmer relations, land base management, and community outreach.

Location: Hybrid position but physically based near Lancaster, PA (Southcentral PA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support efforts to maintain and obtain new land application permits in multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and permit conditions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and farming partners to ensure permit compliance.
• Conduct internal site inspections and participate in site inspections with regulatory agencies.
• Form relationships within the surrounding agricultural communities of the operations and locate, build, and manage a land base for beneficial reuse of biosolids and food processing residuals on local farms.
• Support the environmental team to provide technical information and presentations to regulatory agencies, municipal clients, and the public as needed.
• Assist administrative staff with load tracking and sample analysis.
• Other work as directed.

Qualifications:

• Outgoing, self-starter who can create value while working independently but also on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in agricultural science, earth science, or related environmental degree.
• Ability to prepare and submit permit applications for regulatory approval and implementation.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used in agricultural farming operations.
• Knowledge of concepts related to nutrient, soil, and crop management.
• Knowledge of regulations related to land application of biosolids or non-hazardous residuals in multiple states.
• Experience with obtaining and maintaining permits or approval from state agencies for land application of organic by-products such as biosolids, industrial residuals, or animal waste.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean MVR.
• Ability to travel and stay away from home several times a month.
• Proven success communicating with farmers, customers, sales team and corporate management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with digital mapping and GIS software (or ability to learn).

Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees. Accordingly, the Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees that is free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.