Environmental Director Req 3922

About Denali

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel, and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society's reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with scalable solutions across the nation. Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

About the Role

As the Regional Environmental Director for the Southeast, you will serve as the primary environmental and regulatory authority for our industrial and municipal biosolids and residuals programs across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. This senior leadership role is designed for a mature, self-motivated leader who thrives in a highly independent environment. You will direct and oversee all environmental compliance, permitting, agronomic management, and land application activities, ensuring operational excellence and sustainable practices.

In this position, you will act as the bridge between complex regulatory requirements and on-the-ground operations. You will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, sales, and municipal and industrial customers to support company growth and compliance. Your day-to-day involves managing a geographically dispersed team, developing strategic stakeholder relationships with farmers and regulators, and driving the acquisition and maintenance of the agricultural land base necessary to support our mission.

Our Culture & Values

At Denali, the work we do begins and ends with you. We strive to ELEVATE our employees to be their best, both at work and at home. Our culture is built on a commitment to helping you thrive in all aspects of life:

• Employee: We value you as the backbone of our success, offering competitive compensation, safety, flexibility, and rewards.
• Learning: We are committed to your growth through our Ascend Employee Development Program and access to thousands of professional courses.
• Environment: We are dedicated to keeping waste out of landfills, ensuring you can be proud of the positive environmental impact you help create.
• Valued: We foster a culture of care, inclusivity, and safety where you always feel like you belong.
• Advancement: We believe in succession planning and providing opportunities for you to grow and climb higher in your career.
• Together: We are stronger when we work together, offering opportunities to give and receive support within our workplace and broader community.

Apply to Join Our Team

If you are ready to lead a team that is making a tangible difference in the sustainability landscape, we invite you to apply. Join us in transforming organic materials into resources that feed, fuel, and replenish the earth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Denali to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees. We will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We affirm our desire to maintain a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination.