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Environmental Compliance Specialist

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $35.50–$53.25 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How would you report environmental performance to senior leadership so they actually pay attention?

What they are checking: Whether they can translate technical data into risks and costs that leaders care about.

How do you train clinical and facilities staff on environmental safety without boring them?

What they are checking: Whether they can make training practical and relevant for staff with very different jobs.

What sustainability work have you done, like recycling, waste reduction or energy conservation?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect compliance work with the system's sustainability goals.

Tell me about a time you found a compliance issue that others had missed. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they have the attention to detail and courage to raise issues that others overlooked.

What would you do

A facility you audit pushes back on a finding because fixing it would be expensive. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold firm on compliance while helping find practical, affordable solutions.

A new environmental rule is proposed that could affect hospitals. How do you track it and prepare the organization?

What they are checking: Whether they stay ahead of regulatory change and communicate it before it becomes a problem.

This role is hybrid and covers facilities across the Midwest. How would you manage compliance across many sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize oversight across many locations without being at each one.

About the work

Which federal and state environmental regulations do you think matter most for a large health system, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they know the rules that apply to hospitals, such as RCRA hazardous waste and Clean Air Act requirements.

Walk me through how you'd audit a hospital's hazardous and pharmaceutical waste program.

What they are checking: Whether they can run a practical audit that finds real compliance gaps, not just paperwork issues.

Tell me about an impact assessment you've done. How did you weigh the risks and costs?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify risk and quantify it to support decisions, which the posting asks for.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 11491 Support Operations Division - Facilities: System Facilities Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 40 hour work week; M-F; hybrid; Midwest Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: Collaborate with leadership across the continuum to direct the development, planning and implementation of Atrium Health’s environmental safety programs, policies and procedures related to federal, state, and local regulations. Assist with development and implement ation of environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure organization sustainability. Coordinate aspects of sustainability: pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy as it pertains to environmental compliance. Perform auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental safety performances for A dvocate Health facilities to Senior Leadership and regulatory agencies. Perform impact assessments to identify and reduce the organization’s risks and financial costs. Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organization, of the impact of emerging environmental safety issues, whether legislative or best practice. Assist with training of Atrium Health staff at all levels in environmental safety issues and responsibilities. Responsible for environmental safety reporting. Assist with identifying and developing environmental safety metrics that will indicate the effectiveness of the program. Direct/Consult with Advocate Facilities in regard to Environmental Safety. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: None Required. Education Required: ​ Bachelor’s degree required , ​   Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree. Experience Required: Minimum three (3) years experience in related safety field. Demonstrate d knowledge of regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) code requirements and/or compliance, and the progressive application of those standards as applicable. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required . Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. ​​ Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. ​ Exposed to a normal office environment. ​ Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds of material and various types of equipment. ​   ​​ Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions ​ May be subject to hazards (e.g., chemicals, mechanical conditions, etc.) and atmospheric conditions (e.g., dust, fumes, etc.). DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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