Water and Waste Programs Manager (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range:

$117,800 - $176,700

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

PURPOSE:

Ensure Dairyland facilities (generation, administrative, and service centers) comply with environmental rules and regulations related to water and waste disposal. Responsible for regulatory planning, permit acquisition, regulatory compliance, and training activities within the wastewater, storm water, surface water, groundwater, drinking water, oil spill prevention, hazardous waste, emergency spill response and cleanup, aboveground/underground storage tanks, coal combustion byproduct management, e-waste recycling, and Community-Right-to-Know disciplines for all Dairyland facilities. Establish and oversee Dairyland’s Environmental Management System program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Supervise the acquisition of and maintain wastewater and storm water permits and associated compliance reports required for the operation of new and existing facilities. Develop necessary permit information individually, and through work with other Dairyland personnel, consultants, and regulatory personnel. Participate at public hearings and meetings and submit statements on name before State and/or Federal agencies.

· Direct and maintain wastewater, surface water, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water compliance programs for facilities. Ensure water discharge monitoring systems and data analysis systems meet standards required by State, Federal, and local regulators. Perform data analyses and prepare compliance reports for State and Federal agencies.

· Direct and maintain hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal guidelines, including the creation and maintenance of personnel manuals, related guidelines, and requirements. Conduct regulatory mandated training required of personnel who perform hazardous waste duties. Track hazardous waste generation and prepare required reports for State and Federal agencies.

· Manage coal combustion byproduct (CCB) and e-waste recycling programs. Develop, maintain, and administer contracts with CCB marketers. Establish programs to investigate and develop new markets for CCB’s.

· Direct and maintain emergency spill response and oil spill prevention, control and countermeasure plans for all facilities. Conduct spill risk assessments and regulatory mandated training for personnel. Direct oil and hazardous substance spill clean-ups, including the work of consultants and contractors, and to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules. Function as liaison with State and local emergency government personnel. Obtain and maintain emergency spill response certification.

· Perform or direct environmental property assessments prior to purchase or sale. Prepare reports and make recommendations to management as to the environmental liability associated with sale or purchase of such properties. Remain current with assessment standards.

· Direct and maintain aboveground/underground storage tank compliance program. Monitor and report compliance activities and advise management of regulatory compliance schedules and options.

· Direct and maintain Emergency Planning and Community-Right-to-Know compliance program. Prepare reports for State and Federal agencies.

· Review federal and state proposed legislation and administrative rules pertaining to all areas of responsibility. Evaluate impact on DPC and report same for management action. Communicate with administrative agencies regarding pending rules; provide technical expertise and lobby for legislation and administrative rules affecting DPC.

· Implement and oversee Dairyland’s Environmental Management System program, including use of Intelex software for environmental permitting and compliance activities associated with facilities.

· Represent Dairyland through active liaison with regional utilities, task forces, and utility environmental groups, and at speaking engagements with the public and technical groups as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or Chemistry with minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in progressive water quality disciplines. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be knowledgeable in environmental pollution control monitoring and instrumentation, with experience in field sampling. Experience with Environmental Management Systems. Possess or ability to obtain both WDNR Wastewater Operator Certification and Solid Waste Disposal Facility Operator Certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer use, statistical and mathematical analysis, written and verbal communication.
• Customer service skills necessary.
• Ability to read and understand complex documents.
• Hydrogeology, hazardous waste, and HAZMAT spill response training desirable.
• Knowledge of environmental law and power plant operations is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Emergency spill response certification must be acquired and maintained.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to operate/manipulate various water sampling/testing equipment, chemical abatement equipment, and able to wear a respirator.

Environmental Demands:

Occasionally work around fume/odor hazards, and dust hazards. Outdoor work may include hiking in uneven treacherous terrain, working in extreme cold, heat, or wet conditions.

Dairyland Benefits:

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

About Dairyland Power Cooperative

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.