Landfill Position

At EcoSouth, we’re fueled by innovation and dedication to sustainability within the construction industry. As a Post Collections Compliance Specialist, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our landfill operations adhere to stringent environmental standards. You’ll take charge of regulatory monitoring, conduct thorough inspections, and prepare detailed reports to uphold our commitment to safe and responsible waste management. Your role is essential in coordinating with regulatory agencies, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

We’re proud to offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where career growth is not just a promise but a reality. Our competitive compensation package includes 401(k) matching, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and an employee assistance program. At EcoSouth, you’ll find opportunities to innovate and collaborate, all while making a tangible impact. Join us in our mission to build a sustainable future, and let’s advance together.

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with solid waste, air, water, and environmental regulations applicable to landfill operations
• Maintain landfill permits and ensure operational adherence to permit conditions
• Interpret regulatory requirements and communicate compliance obligations to site personnel

Monitoring & Reporting

• Oversee groundwater, surface water, leachate, landfill gas, and storm water monitoring programs
• Review sampling data and identify trends, exceedances, or compliance concerns
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual)

Inspections & Audits

• Conduct routine internal compliance inspections of landfill operations
• Prepare for and support regulatory agency inspections
• Track findings, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate compliance records, logs, and monitoring data
• Ensure proper document retention in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Support permit renewals, modifications, and expansions

Training & Communication

• Provide compliance training to site staff and contractors
• Serve as a point of contact for regulators, consultants, and internal teams
• Assist with environmental awareness and compliance culture initiatives

Incident & Corrective Action Management

• Respond to environmental incidents, spills, odors, or gas exceedances
• Coordinate corrective actions and root cause analyses
• Support enforcement response actions and regulatory correspondence as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of landfill and solid waste regulations
• Experience with environmental monitoring and compliance reporting
• Strong organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently in a field environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of landfill or solid waste compliance experience
• Familiarity with RCRA Subtitle D and state solid waste regulations
• Experience with groundwater, leachate, or landfill gas monitoring
• Regulatory inspection and audit experience
• Professional certifications (e.g., SWANA, CHMM)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular work at an active landfill site
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Occasional lifting of sampling or monitoring equipment

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off