The Waste and Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for managing the collection, disposal and tracking of Mayo Clinic Health System’s municipal solid waste (MSW), regulated medical waste (RMW), hazardous waste (HW), recyclable material, wastewater, and other wastes in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal standards. The role is charged with aligning departmental operations with institutional mission, vision, and strategic objectives. Facilitates and oversees improvement projects, leads multidisciplinary teams, performs financial analysis, problem solves, and enhances teamwork and collaboration. Coaches, counsels and develops staff. Monitors quality management initiatives and controls providing updates, feedback, and support. Maintains compliance with standards outlined by Mayo Clinic and regulatory agencies (Joint Commission, OSHA, ERTKA, FDA, ADA, etc.). Performs duties independently and initiates judgement in handling a variety of management issues. The Waste and Environmental Compliance Manager serves as a key member of the leadership team with a focus on planning, developing team members, development and implementation of policies and systems. The Waste and Environmental Compliance Manager partners and collaborates with multiple disciplines including Physicians, Department Chairs, Division Chairs, Section Heads, Administrative, and Allied Health Leaders in all shields and across all sites. Fosters partnerships and participates with industry leaders in developing best practices.

Requires a high school diploma or GED Equivalent. Five years experience in a Healthcare related setting required. Required completion of the CMIP course (Certificate of Mastery in Infection Prevention) or willing to obtain within 1 year of employment. Required T-CHEST or CHEST certified or willing to obtain within 1 year of employment, required T-CSTC or CSTC certified or willing to obtain within 1 year of employment. Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical, financial, organizational, technical, communications, and problem-solving skills are required; ability to facilitate change process and work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated Project management experiences, team building, problem solving, and organizational skills are required. Travel is required. Excellent communication, organizational and human relation skills Broad based knowledge of office support and computer systems including excel spread sheets, data bases and work load management tools.