Hazardous Waste Facility Manager

Environmental Compliance Consultants • Eielson AFB, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc. (ECC) is seeking an experienced, hands-on RCRA Hazardous Waste Facility Manager to lead daily operations at its hazardous waste management facility at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is the primary on-site management position and is responsible for facility operations, regulatory compliance, contract performance, and client satisfaction. The manager leads a team of five and oversees the collection, characterization, processing, storage, documentation, and preparation of hazardous and other regulated waste for transportation and disposal. The position combines active participation in daily facility work with management and supervisory duties, requiring technical knowledge of RCRA regulations, leadership, organization, and customer service.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional weekend or after-hours support as needed. ECC offers stable, year-round employment in Alaska and opportunities for professional growth. Compensation is $70,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in hazardous waste management; at least 2 years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste characterization, profiling, manifesting, and disposal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead personnel while actively participating in day-to-day operational activities.
• Experience with hazardous waste tracking systems, regulatory documentation, and electronic data management.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain the required certification.
• Ability to meet military installation access requirements, pass a pre-employment drug screening including marijuana, and complete applicable occupational medical evaluations.
• Willingness to work on-site at Eielson AFB, Alaska, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional weekend or after-hours support when needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in daily waste collection, acceptance, characterization, segregation, sampling, processing, storage, and preparation for off-site shipment and disposal.
• Work alongside facility personnel as operational needs require, providing leadership and technical support, resolving challenges, and ensuring safe, efficient, compliant work.
• Manage, supervise, train, and develop a team of five employees, promoting accountability, productivity, safety, and teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA, EPA, OSHA, applicable Alaska regulations, and contractual requirements; conduct inspections, maintain records, and address compliance concerns.
• Perform and oversee waste profiling, manifest preparation, shipping documentation, regulatory reporting, and accurate data entry and tracking in EHSO-MIS and other required systems.
• Serve as ECC’s primary on-site representative and maintain positive relationships with military personnel, contractors, and ECC leadership while meeting contract requirements and performance expectations.
• Deliver classroom-based hazardous waste accumulation point management and regulatory compliance training to military, contractor, and facility personnel.
• Plan and coordinate resources, work assignments, waste shipments, and operational priorities to support an efficient, compliant facility.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $70,000 to $90,000 per year based on qualifications and experience.
• 12 paid federal holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Stable, year-round employment in Alaska.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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