Environmental Compliance Specialist

Plateau Software • Coolbaugh Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plateau is seeking a Subject Matter Expertise and Operational Support for Tobyhanna Army Depot. This is a full-time Regulatory Compliance Specialist with subject matter expertise (SME) in support of Tobyhanna Army Depot operations which includes the identification and consolidation of chemical data for analysis and reporting to HQ Army, local and federal regulatory agencies. The SMEs will document chemical constituents, physical properties of hazardous material that enter the installation using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as the source of chemical information. Other responsibilities will include submitting SDS's to representatives in the offices of Industrial Hygienist, Environmental and Safety for approval to use at shop levels prior to chemicals being brought onto installations. The SMEs will create issue and transfer materials/kits within the Hazardous Material Inventory & Disposal System (HMIDS), to include printing material labels based upon the sites requirements/business practices. They will be responsible for tracking expiration dates on materials, properly updating expiration dates within HMIDS and/or sending to the Lab for proper testing and/or waste disposal. The SMEs will be responsible for operation of the waste module to include tracking waste containers from point of generation at accumulation areas to manifesting off-site, to include printing waste labels etc. The contractor shall perform annual threshold determinations for amounts of certain chemicals utilized, report each chemical that exceeds prescribed thresholds and calculate releases for an entire calendar year. The SMEs will assist the Hazardous Materials Program Manager (HMPM) in implementing an Issue Point Operator Inventory Program (IPOIP). The IPOIP ensures all inventories are correct at the issue points (IP) and minimizes inconsistencies between Issue Point Operators (IPO) resulting in improved data integrity for environmental/regulatory reports. The goal is to have all IPOs meet the standard of maintaining accurate inventory for their IP. Specific SME duties associated with the IPOIP include: a) Preparing reports listing expired material in each IP (excluding B15, DRMO) and hazardous materials (HM) on the default shelf prior to monthly inspections. b) Reconciling IP inventories through HMIDS so that physical inventories match HMIDS data. c) Coordinating HMIDS training for new and existing TYAD IPO personnel to include the steps to conduct in-depth inventory analyses that meet TYAD IPOIP standards. d) Developing, editing, and providing updated inspection/training materials to IPOs on an annual basis or as needed with the oversight of the HMPM. e) Assisting in performing monthly HM inspections as needed. This includes visually checking IP inventory and comparing data to HMIDS, ensuring the Issue Point Inventory Completion Sheet is being signed off and that the monthly inventories are being conducted, and ensuring the IPs are stocked with HAZMAT INFO CARDs placed in an accessible area. f) Communicating findings to the HMPM who will discuss relevant matters with supervisory personnel and/or IPOs and recommend initiation of Corrective and Preventive Action Requests (CAPARS) to abate issues. g) Developing and coordinating a Cost Center Inventory Program (CCIP) to assist cost centers (CC) in keeping accurate inventory. This could include working with the CCs regarding purging of Authorized Use Lists as stated in TYADs Mission Directives/TYAD Regulations and developing reports to measure program success. The CCIP would be implemented after the IPOIP meets all standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Eligibility to receive Common Access Card (CAC) and National Agency Check w/ Inquiries (NACI) may be required.
• DoD environmental reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to assume responsibility for project tasks and complete them in a timely fashion.
• Ability to evaluate issues and identify corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate strong leadership skillset in high performance Army Installation.
• Ability to progress with little oversight (High Speed – Low Drag)
• Strong communication skills with management and workforce
• Adapts easily to change.

Responsibilities

• Identify and consolidate chemical data for analysis and reporting to HQ Army, local and federal regulatory agencies.
• Document chemical constituents and physical properties of hazardous material using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Submit SDS's to Industrial Hygienist, Environmental and Safety representatives for approval before chemicals are brought onto installations.
• Create, issue, and transfer materials/kits within the Hazardous Material Inventory & Disposal System (HMIDS).
• Print material labels based on site requirements and business practices.
• Track expiration dates on materials and update them in HMIDS or send to the Lab for testing/disposal.
• Operate the waste module to track waste containers from generation to off-site manifesting.
• Print waste labels.
• Perform annual threshold determinations for chemical amounts utilized.
• Report chemicals exceeding prescribed thresholds and calculate annual releases.
• Assist the Hazardous Materials Program Manager (HMPM) in implementing an Issue Point Operator Inventory Program (IPOIP).
• Prepare reports listing expired material and hazardous materials on default shelf prior to monthly inspections.
• Reconcile IP inventories through HMIDS.
• Coordinate HMIDS training for new and existing TYAD IPO personnel.
• Develop, edit, and provide updated inspection/training materials to IPOs.
• Assist in performing monthly HM inspections.
• Communicate findings to the HMPM.
• Develop and coordinate a Cost Center Inventory Program (CCIP).

Benefits

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
• Consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Commitment to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed