Environmental Specialist (Hazardous Waste)

Job description

Position Purpose

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

Primary Duties/responsibilities

Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures. Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation. 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.

Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste. Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness. 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 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 Valid Driver's License Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement