Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.  

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, EHS, this role is responsible for developing and implementing solutions to environmental challenges, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainable practices. You will work on diverse projects, from pollution control to waste management, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to protect and improve our natural environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.  Your expertise in EPA and EPD compliance requirements and sustainability within a manufacturing company are crucial to our operations and will be highly valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop environmental procedures and programs for all departments and monitor compliance to reduce risks by evaluating the facilities for environmental risks
• Maintain contingency plans and procedures for controlling environmental issues per government regulations and insurance company requirements and create new processes to increase efficiency
• Develop inspection policies and establish regular inspection schedules
• Maintains EPA records of hazardous waste, air emission permits, water pollution discharge, etc.
• Monitors professional literature and attends seminars to stay current with governmental compliance requirements
• Works closely with in-house leadership to ensure all compliance issues are being maintained
• Works closely with the EHS team to immediately address and correct all Environmental incidents, concerns, and compliance issues by report findings and correction plans
• Diagnose environmental issues with the company's processes and identify areas of sustainability
• Identify Emission Inventory, perform monthly calculations and analysis with VOCs, etc.; and perform annual Tier II report, ensuring full accuracy
• Apply for federal and state grants as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience and knowledge of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Significant experience with Title V of the Clean Air Act
• Significant experience with RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
• Basic computer skills with both Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience and Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ESG
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and organizations within the company as well as with outside vendors
• Ability to drive and inspect outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with EPA and EPD compliance requirements and sustainability within a manufacturing company.

WORK CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

• Must work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, and noise
• Fast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods
• Must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent communication with people throughout each facility multiple times each week.
• Expect that there will be occasional early mornings, late nights, and Saturday needs

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.