Environmental Specialist II

Job description

Position Purpose

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading & coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Sample and profile waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures. Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading & coordinating transportation. Knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipment to ensure efficient disbursement and storage. Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.

Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies. Ensure completion of all paperwork in compliance with U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and VES-TS policies and procedures. Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness to completion of project(s) in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred Prior work experience in the hazardous waste/related industry required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

40-hour HAZWOPER Certification A valid Driver's License Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement Environmental Specialist II Competency Test