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Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
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Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
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Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
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File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
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Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
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Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
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Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
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Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
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Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
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Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
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Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.
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Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
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Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.
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Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.
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Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
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Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
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Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines.
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Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
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Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.
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Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
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Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.
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Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
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Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
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Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
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Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
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Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
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Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
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Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks.
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Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.