Environmental Project Specialist

WM•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

WM is seeking an Environmental Project Specialist to coordinate all onsite activities at client locations related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, and other related services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves supervising and planning the activities of onsite personnel, serving as a liaison between the client and vendors for service issues, and maintaining pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business, or related field, or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) with two (2) years of relevant work experience.
One (1) year of relevant work experience (in addition to the education requirement).
RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience required.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain such within 30 days of employment.
TWIC Card or ability to obtain prior to starting.
Valid Driver's License.
Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience required.
Proficient with the applications of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
Supervisory and team building skills.
Creative problem solving and innovative thinker.
Effective and concise communication.
Adept decision making.
Strategic thinking.
Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
Strong business acumen and financial knowledge.
Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste, and non-hazardous waste from client site, including profiling, scheduling, manifesting, and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting.
Resolve all issues in a timely manner.
Assist with client and vendor financial obligations, including invoicing, reporting, and contracts.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations.