Environmental supervisor job description
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Example environmental supervisor requirements on a job description
Environmental supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in environmental supervisor job postings.
Sample environmental supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance standards, and safety protocols.
- Experience with environmental remediation, environmental sampling, and environmental testing.
- Ability to manage environmental projects effectively.
- Familiarity with industry-standard practices and procedures.
Sample required environmental supervisor soft skills
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
Environmental supervisor job description example 1
ATI Physical Therapy environmental supervisor job description
The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor must be able to work in compliance on remediation and industrial maintenance projects. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Job Responsibilities
+ Execution of field work involved in asbestos abatement projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
+ Direct and supervise project-assigned labor forces including the following job classification: foremen, equipment operators, hazardous waste technicians, and emergency response crews etc. to maintain competent completion of their duties.
+ Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related MER paper work including Timesheets, Daily Work Reports, Logs and Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting Forms.
+ Understand and enforce project's detailed scope-of-work to optimize strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
+ Work safely and ensure that the crew is working safely during all phases of performing the job duties required in the field.
+ Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions; involving squatting and crawling for possible extended periods.
+ Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand common danger placards / labels and hazardous warning literature including site safety plans.
+ The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which licensed.
+ Project work may require out of town travel for two weeks or more.
+ Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
+ Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
+ Work inside/outside year round in all types of weather.
+ May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours etc.
+ May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
+ Must be clean shaven at all times to allow immediate donning and seal of respirator.
Qualifications
+ Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills) and 2-3 years of experience supervising abatement projects.
+ Additional experience in related work (emergency response, manual labor, general construction, industrial cleaning) is preferred.
+ Qualified employees must possess the 40-hr abatement Supervisor's certification.
+ A valid driver's license is required.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Responsibilities
+ Execution of field work involved in asbestos abatement projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
+ Direct and supervise project-assigned labor forces including the following job classification: foremen, equipment operators, hazardous waste technicians, and emergency response crews etc. to maintain competent completion of their duties.
+ Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related MER paper work including Timesheets, Daily Work Reports, Logs and Daily Tailgate Safety Meeting Forms.
+ Understand and enforce project's detailed scope-of-work to optimize strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
+ Work safely and ensure that the crew is working safely during all phases of performing the job duties required in the field.
+ Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions; involving squatting and crawling for possible extended periods.
+ Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand common danger placards / labels and hazardous warning literature including site safety plans.
+ The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which licensed.
+ Project work may require out of town travel for two weeks or more.
+ Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
+ Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
+ Work inside/outside year round in all types of weather.
+ May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours etc.
+ May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
+ Must be clean shaven at all times to allow immediate donning and seal of respirator.
Qualifications
+ Requires High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing and reasoning skills) and 2-3 years of experience supervising abatement projects.
+ Additional experience in related work (emergency response, manual labor, general construction, industrial cleaning) is preferred.
+ Qualified employees must possess the 40-hr abatement Supervisor's certification.
+ A valid driver's license is required.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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Environmental supervisor job description example 2
City of Dallas Employees environmental supervisor job description
The Environmental Supervisor plans, oversees, directs, and ensures and execution of all environmental inspection, sampling, testing, and management for the City and its departments. Supervises employees and environmental specialists providing inspection and enforcement of environmental regulations for City departments, public and commercial construction, or other industrial facilities.
Public Works Department :
Responsible for overseeing the removal of illegal dumping from roadways and proper disposal of items; heavy coordination with other departments/entities, ability to provide technical direction, and monitor/document work activities. May be required to work in inclement weather conditions.
Essential Functions
1Plans, coordinates, assigns and evaluates environmental work performed by the staff and employees of the Environmental department; coordinates and facilitates work through crew leaders and gives technical direction as needed; reviews work for quality, evaluates work performance, and coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees.
2 Directs and coordinates work through subordinate supervisors, crew leaders, or team leaders; monitors daily work assignments ensuring all work is accounted for and completed and that sampling is done correctly; evaluates environmental findings and provides direction and decision on challenging issues.
3 Oversees and ensures the implementation of plans and schedules; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis and evaluates enforcement actions against public and private operators; maintains transparency with management, city officials, vendors, and other agencies.
4 Uses and manipulates software applications to analyze data, understands environmental impact, and develops reports to provide management information; submits regulatory reports as required; provides customized reports for regulatory agencies.
5 Performs, oversees, and provides professional input on samples and analysis; collects field samples, analyzes samples, ensures the appropriate use of sampling equipment and facilitates professional environmental sampling and analysis.
6 Coaches, advises, counsels, and instructs employees; identifies training needs for employees, reads and interprets various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints, and applies technical terminology of the specialization assigned. Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
7 Interviews, evaluates, and makes selection or recommendations on selections on candidates for filling positions or enforcing terminations.
8 Hears and resolves complaints from employees or groups of employees; refers group grievances or serious complaints to higher level supervisors or managers; gives first level of disciplinary actions; makes recommendations on other disciplinary actions.
9 Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; develops and implements new and updated standard operating procedures.
10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
* Bachelor's degree in any field.
EXPERIENCE:
* Two (2) years of experience in any of the following areas:
* Environmental site inspection
* Environmental/industrial waste control
* Air quality/air emissions inventory
* Wastewater collection/pretreatment discharges monitoring
* Basic chemical analysis
* Water sample collection
* Hazardous materials handling
* Instrument calibration and verification
* Industrial facility stormwater compliance
* Industrial facility operational permitting
* Bioassessment sampling
* NTCOG Wet Weather Program
* Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL Program)
* IDDE Investigations
* Dry Weather Programs
AND
* Two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)
EQUIVALENCIES:
* High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
* An associate degree in any field plus four (4) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
* A master's degree or higher in a physical science or environmental science field including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE:
* Valid driver's license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENT:
* Subject to varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and twenty-four (24/7) emergency call-out.
Supplemental Information
The salary listed on the job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
Public Works Department :
Responsible for overseeing the removal of illegal dumping from roadways and proper disposal of items; heavy coordination with other departments/entities, ability to provide technical direction, and monitor/document work activities. May be required to work in inclement weather conditions.
Essential Functions
1Plans, coordinates, assigns and evaluates environmental work performed by the staff and employees of the Environmental department; coordinates and facilitates work through crew leaders and gives technical direction as needed; reviews work for quality, evaluates work performance, and coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees.
2 Directs and coordinates work through subordinate supervisors, crew leaders, or team leaders; monitors daily work assignments ensuring all work is accounted for and completed and that sampling is done correctly; evaluates environmental findings and provides direction and decision on challenging issues.
3 Oversees and ensures the implementation of plans and schedules; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis and evaluates enforcement actions against public and private operators; maintains transparency with management, city officials, vendors, and other agencies.
4 Uses and manipulates software applications to analyze data, understands environmental impact, and develops reports to provide management information; submits regulatory reports as required; provides customized reports for regulatory agencies.
5 Performs, oversees, and provides professional input on samples and analysis; collects field samples, analyzes samples, ensures the appropriate use of sampling equipment and facilitates professional environmental sampling and analysis.
6 Coaches, advises, counsels, and instructs employees; identifies training needs for employees, reads and interprets various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints, and applies technical terminology of the specialization assigned. Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
7 Interviews, evaluates, and makes selection or recommendations on selections on candidates for filling positions or enforcing terminations.
8 Hears and resolves complaints from employees or groups of employees; refers group grievances or serious complaints to higher level supervisors or managers; gives first level of disciplinary actions; makes recommendations on other disciplinary actions.
9 Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; develops and implements new and updated standard operating procedures.
10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
* Bachelor's degree in any field.
EXPERIENCE:
* Two (2) years of experience in any of the following areas:
* Environmental site inspection
* Environmental/industrial waste control
* Air quality/air emissions inventory
* Wastewater collection/pretreatment discharges monitoring
* Basic chemical analysis
* Water sample collection
* Hazardous materials handling
* Instrument calibration and verification
* Industrial facility stormwater compliance
* Industrial facility operational permitting
* Bioassessment sampling
* NTCOG Wet Weather Program
* Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL Program)
* IDDE Investigations
* Dry Weather Programs
AND
* Two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)
EQUIVALENCIES:
* High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
* An associate degree in any field plus four (4) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
* A master's degree or higher in a physical science or environmental science field including two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE:
* Valid driver's license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENT:
* Subject to varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and twenty-four (24/7) emergency call-out.
Supplemental Information
The salary listed on the job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
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Environmental supervisor job description example 3
W M Holdings Inc environmental supervisor job description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
**I. Job Summary**
Supervise and conduct operation and maintenance activities at all assigned closed landfills.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
+ Possess a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, treatment systems and controls, groundwater, and surface water systems as well as other ancillary equipment and other site maintenance requirements.
+ Manage site operation and maintenance activities within assigned site budgets. Notify District Manager if activities will cause a variance to annual budgeted amounts.
+ Supervises landfill staff, contractors and consultants and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
+ Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates, conducts, and implements repairs, maintenance, and inspections of closed landfill systems.
+ Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.
+ Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
+ Direct supervision of (1-2) full-time employees, including operators.
+ Direct supervision of third-party contractors and consultants
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
+ Experience: 1 year of relevant work experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper training and First aid. Not required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent technical degree and one (1) three (3) years of landfill O&M, Landfill construction or equivalent environmental field experiences is preferred.
+ Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.
+ Possess written and verbal communication skills and computer skills (e.g., MS office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Including, but not limited to "App" based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics.
+ Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is landfill/outdoor.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the workday.
• This position is primarily field based with 75% of work being outdoors on closed landfills and 25% office work.
• Assigned to multiple facilities in the Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Travel for site inspections or meetings, training, or program administration purposes will be necessary 3 to 6 times per quarter, and that travel will require overnight stays.
**Benefits**
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.-
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
**I. Job Summary**
Supervise and conduct operation and maintenance activities at all assigned closed landfills.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
+ Possess a solid working knowledge of all site-specific system operation and maintenance requirements including landfill gas management systems and controls, leachate management systems and controls, treatment systems and controls, groundwater, and surface water systems as well as other ancillary equipment and other site maintenance requirements.
+ Manage site operation and maintenance activities within assigned site budgets. Notify District Manager if activities will cause a variance to annual budgeted amounts.
+ Supervises landfill staff, contractors and consultants and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
+ Supervises and monitors daily landfill operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates, conducts, and implements repairs, maintenance, and inspections of closed landfill systems.
+ Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.
+ Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:
+ Direct supervision of (1-2) full-time employees, including operators.
+ Direct supervision of third-party contractors and consultants
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
+ Experience: 1 year of relevant work experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Preferred: OSHA 1910.120 Hazwoper training and First aid. Not required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent technical degree and one (1) three (3) years of landfill O&M, Landfill construction or equivalent environmental field experiences is preferred.
+ Equipment operating, health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge, and supervisory experience may be required.
+ Possess written and verbal communication skills and computer skills (e.g., MS office and Power BI familiarity) and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Including, but not limited to "App" based technologies to facilitate digital inspections, reporting and data/analytics.
+ Some knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA and/or automation and control systems is beneficial.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is landfill/outdoor.
• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) part of the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements part of the workday.
• This position is primarily field based with 75% of work being outdoors on closed landfills and 25% office work.
• Assigned to multiple facilities in the Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Travel for site inspections or meetings, training, or program administration purposes will be necessary 3 to 6 times per quarter, and that travel will require overnight stays.
**Benefits**
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.-
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
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