Director – EPR Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide regulatory and technical advice regarding the creation and execution of extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory standards.

• Formulate policies and proposals.

• Prepare guidance for producers and maintain reporting category definitions for covered materials as per CAA’s sanctioned program plan in each state where it is the authorized PRO.

• Supervise the development and upkeep of reporting and fee categories across various states.

• Offer technical support to Producer Services, Data and Analytics, and Materials Management teams.

• Lead efforts in regulatory analysis and back national harmonization projects.

• Create and maintain material reporting categories, including definitions, examples, and reporting guidance across states.

• Keep state-specific reporting categories updated and aligned with the national reporting framework.

• Assist in the development of reporting categories for new states where CAA becomes the authorized PRO.

• Create producer guidance materials and interpretive memorandums concerning covered materials.

• Establish and document case histories for material definitions, tracking changes in interpretive guidance.

• Perform regulatory analyses of covered materials, focusing on product exemptions, exclusions, and alternative compliance pathways.

• Develop tools for conducting producer compliance reviews and evaluate product exemptions and compliance risks.

• Execute producer reporting reviews to guarantee reporting accuracy.

• Identify trends in under- or over-reporting within producer submissions.

• Offer recommendations regarding end-of-life material management and recycling design.

• Engage in industry forums and regulatory discussions on sustainable packaging design and materials management.

• Collaborate with Producer Services, Materials Services, and Data and Analytics on material reporting, regulatory interpretations, material definitions, compositional analysis, fee-setting, and eco-modulation criteria development.

• Report directly to the VP of EPR Regulatory Compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in public policy, sustainability, environmental science, materials science, or a related field).

• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, government relations, policy analysis, or operational roles in EPR program implementation or similar fields.

• Strong understanding of the packaging regulatory environment, including labeling, transportation, and trade regulations.

• Experience in statutory and regulatory interpretation and compliance analysis.

• At least 5 years of management experience.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for translating complex data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including remote employees.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to CAA’s startup nature.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.