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Environmental & Wastewater Compliance Manager

Aleron
United States, New York, Buffalo
Jan 20, 2026
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Environmental & Wastewater Compliance Manager to join our client on a Full-Time Direct hire opportunity available in Batavia NY Salary: $120k - 130K Responsible for environmental compliance and wastewater operations, including oversight of a Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant (WWPTP) and contract operators. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations while driving continuous improvement in environmental performance. Key Responsibilities Serve as subject matter expert for environmental compliance. Ensure compliance with EPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and related regulations. Manage environmental permitting (air, water, waste) and regulatory reporting (TRI, Tier II, NPDES, DMRs, emissions inventories). Lead internal audits and support external regulatory inspections and third-party audits. Analyze environmental performance data; implement corrective actions and continuous improvements. Develop and standardize environmental policies, procedures, KPIs, and training programs. Coordinate spill response, remediation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Promote waste reduction, water conservation, and energy efficiency initiatives. Provide environmental training and mentoring to EHS and plant teams. Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance impacts. Oversee WWPTP operations and act as liaison between plant operations and wastewater providers. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 5 years minimum experience in environmental compliance, wastewater operations, or regulatory support. Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Working knowledge of environmental regulations, data analysis, and risk assessment. Experience developing reports, policies, and compliance programs. Ability to operate in a union environment with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Flexible schedule availability; on-call support as required. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply