Environmental Compliance Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management, the Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for leading Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Goodwill) ’s environmental compliance programs related to Non-Disposable Items (NDI) and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) while overseeing the Hazardous Waste Yard and supervising assigned staff. This position ensures the safe identification, handling, sorting, storage, processing, and disposal of regulated materials in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Environmental Compliance Manager develops and delivers employee training programs on the proper diversion and management of NDI and HHW materials to reduce landfill waste and support environmental sustainability initiatives. The role conducts compliance audits at all donation-receiving locations, monitors program effectiveness, implements corrective actions, and provides guidance to leadership and staff on environmental compliance matters. As a subject matter expert, the Environmental Compliance Manager promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship while ensuring the efficient operation of environmental programs and continuously upholding and advancing Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Hazardous Waste Yard, ensuring the safe handling, storage, processing, and disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Non-Disposable Items (NDI) in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and efficient program operations.
• Observes, reports, and takes corrective action on conditions that present safety risks to employees, program participants, customers, or the organization.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for Goodwill's environmental compliance programs, providing guidance and support to leadership and staff on NDI, HHW, and Certified Electronic Waste (CEW) requirements.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers employee training on NDI, HHW, and CEW programs in accordance with organizational policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures consistent implementation and standardization of NDI and HHW collection, sorting, storage, and processing stations at all donation-receiving locations.
• Conducts regular audits of donation centers, retail stores, outlets, and processing facilities to evaluate employee knowledge, operational compliance, record retention, hazardous waste management practices, CEW handling, and program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans for locations requiring additional support or compliance improvements.
• Reviews audit findings, tracks trends, and implements process improvements to strengthen environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and landfill diversion efforts.
• Maintains required records, manifests, logs, training documentation, and reports related to HHW, NDI, and CEW programs.
• Monitors hazardous waste accumulation timelines and coordinates the timely transportation, recycling, treatment, or disposal of regulated materials through licensed vendors and approved facilities.
• Conducts hazardous waste identification and characterization activities, including sampling and evaluation of unknown materials, to ensure proper segregation and management of incompatible substances.
• Coordinates, when necessary, the transportation and delivery of qualifying HHW materials to approved household hazardous waste collection facilities.
• Promotes environmental sustainability initiatives by maximizing opportunities for reuse, repurposing, recycling, and diversion of donated materials from landfills.
• Attends and successfully completes all required internal and external training necessary to maintain professional competency and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Always act safely and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee medical and claim information in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
• Provide medical referrals and support to employees.
• Work independently with sound judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.