Waste Compliance Specialist Job at GHD in Saint Paul

Job Title

Waste Compliance Specialist at GHD

Company

GHD

Job Description

The Waste Compliance Specialist will support our growing Environmental Health & Safety work, conducting field investigations, data analysis and compliance‑driven project work to address contamination issues and protect communities.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze environmental data using established tools and guidelines.
• Develop personal capabilities through training, coaching, and maintaining relevant professional accreditation.
• Apply HSE policies and procedures to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
• Manage client relationships, coordinating work with senior colleagues and key customers.
• Collect and test samples in accordance with statutory and best‑practice frameworks.
• Execute project management tasks within agreed plans to deliver project goals.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and environmental risk management activities.
• Interpret data to provide solutions analysis, generate insights, and prepare analytical reports.
• Prepare bid documents, RFPs and tender submissions as required.
• Participate actively in communities of practice to build expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• Experience of 3‑6 years in related environmental or compliance roles.
• Managerial experience supervising junior colleagues for 7‑12 months.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $60,500 – $100,875 (based on experience & location)

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 3 months.
• Paid time off: 16 days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Holiday pay for 9 company holidays, scheduled annually.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $250 annually for eligible health‑related items.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.