Sustainable Materials Management Associate

SCS Engineers is seeking a Sustainable Materials Management Associate in Pasadena, TX. The role involves providing sustainability analysis, regulatory compliance guidance, and outreach support for waste reduction and recycling programs. Responsibilities include conducting waste audits, training clients, and preparing reports. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required. The position is office-based, with fieldwork primarily in LA County, requiring presence in the Pasadena office five days a week.
The Sustainable Materials Management (“SMM”) Associate will be responsible for providing sustainability analysis, support, and outreach support for projects being conducted for private and public clients. This individual will provide regulatory compliance knowledge and/or guidance. The SMM Associate will work with clients to improve the management and profitability of waste reduction, recycling, composting and special waste programs. You are expected to be in the Pasadena office 5 days/week unless you are doing field work. Field work will mainly be in LA County.

How You Can Make An Impact
• Plan, organize and coordinate sustainable development activities and programs.
• Complete waste audits and characterization studies to assess the success or needs of diversion programs and document consumption patterns.
• Assess client programs and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and suggest and/or implement improvements as needed.
• Assist with the design and implementation of recycling and waste programs.
• Train and educate clients on sustainability programs and compliance.
• Analyze collected data to determine compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare data validation and calculations for reports and in support of client compliance.
• Compile data for and prepare a variety of reports, studies, and related information for decision-making purposes as required by the client and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant regulations and requirements and inform clients of any new or revised regulations and requirements that may impact them.
• Develop, design, and deliver sustainability messages, website, promotional, and public relations material about sustainability and related activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients as needed.
• Draft client proposals by interacting with clients to understand their business objectives, and to deliver solutions that meet the client’s technical needs and requirements.
• Meet with key stakeholders
• Create and collect survey data as needed by clients.
• Participate in health and safety training as required.
• Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field required.
• 3 months to 2 years of relevant experience required. Consulting experience specific to the solid waste industry, including recycling, organics, and zero waste preferred.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies such as CalRecycle, Local Enforcement Agencies, Depts. Of Public Works, and knowledge of the State’s solid waste laws and permit process is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced expertise using Excel is desired.
• A valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required due to field work.

Pay Range

USD $68,640.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

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