Director, Environmental Compliance

LE043 Quality Technology Services, LLC - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Senior

Overland Park, KS

11-50 employees

About the position

As the Director of Environmental Compliance at QTS, you will oversee all environmental aspects from pre-development through construction and facility operations. This role involves identifying and mitigating environmental risks, developing strategies and policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various teams and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop Environmental policies, guidelines, procedures, and implementation plans for applicable programs for QTS data centers.
• Be responsible for regulatory compliance and interface with applicable agencies.
• Conduct and review audits of Environmental programs and develop recommendations for improvement to ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulations.
• Monitor and maintain environmental permits/programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Investigate and analyze incident reports involving environmental matters and ensure that corrective actions are shared.
• Keep current on professional training and safety certifications.
• Identify and evaluate development, operational, and sustainability risks for impact to the business.
• Analyze risk scenarios to determine their potential impact on the business and implement programs to mitigate those risks.
• Conduct assessments of existing Environmental programs to ensure alignment with QTS EHS policies.
• Assess training needs based on Environmental programs and ensure that workforce training activities are provided to meet legislative requirements.
• Identify, develop, and manage initiatives for Environmental excellence.
• Coach, mentor, and lead various internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all Environmental recordkeeping and reporting is accurate.
• Set and manage corporate-wide Environmental goals.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Sustainability Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in EHS technical, Earth Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Laws such as Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Impact Assessments, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
• Ten or more years' work experience in mission critical environment with involvement in EHS program or functions.
• Certifications from Board of Certified Safety Professionals/equivalent agency or ability to obtain certifications within two years.
• Experience in designing and implementing systems to manage EHS operational risks.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience communicating with Federal, State and Local Authorities regarding Environmental issues.
• Knowledge of facilities management, engineering, and construction.
• Analytical, data quality troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work across a matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave
• Military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Wellness program
• Bonus eligibility
• Equity eligibility