The Manager of Safety supports the Association’s engagement with Federal, State, and Local safety and motor carrier regulators, staying abreast of draft and finalized safety regulations and standards. The Manager is deeply involved in the details, understanding and communicating the intersection of industry and standards and safety regulations. Providing resources for member company executives as well as the staff responsible for safety and standards, the Manager works independently to educate and guide best practice, promoting the highest standards of safety and compliance within the recycling and waste management industry. This role involves advising on developing, implementing, and maintaining safety protocols and standards in line with OSHA and FMCSA regulations. The Manager will work closely with various member and committee stakeholders to support industry meetings, policy drafts and member companies to understand the safety and standards environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on changes in regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.
• Represent the Association on various committees and with specified regulatory bodies.
• Ensure member companies have access to information on the consistent application of safety standards.
• Represent the organization in industry meetings, conferences, and working groups related to safety standards.
• Prepare and present detailed industry safety reports to Association leadership.
• Recommend best practices and innovative solutions to enhance safety and compliance.

Location: DC-based preferred, U.S.-based travel up to 20%

• Minimum of three years of experience in policy development.
• Proven track record of engaging regulatory agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in political science or public policy.

Certifications Preferred:

• Experience with OSHA and US DOT Regulations and ANSI standards.

About National Waste & Recycling Association

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is the voice in the nation’s capital for the private sector waste and recycling industry that is essential to maintaining the quality of American life. The delivery of waste and recycling services impacts all residential, commercial and industrial properties on a daily basis. Our mission is to promote and protect the waste and recycling industry through the strategic application of award-winning, results-driven advocacy; our values include honesty, transparency and accountability; and our vision is to become the most decorated trade association in America. NWRA’s goal is to create a favorable business climate where our members can prosper and provide safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible services and jobs that benefit communities throughout America. Association members operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and can be found in most, if not all, U.S. congressional districts. Waste and recycling facilities number nearly 18,000 scattered throughout the U.S., mirroring population centers. Our nearly 700 members are a mix of publicly-traded and privately owned local, regional and Fortune 500 ...national and international companies. NWRA represents approximately 70 percent of the private sector waste and recycling market.

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