Hazardous Waste/Hazardous Materials Technician - ASL

Ahtna•Seaside, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Ahtna Solutions is seeking to fill positions for the Hazardous Waste Program Operational and Compliance Support Program for the Presidio of Monterey (POM). The incumbent will be knowledgeable of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, licensing/permitting requirements, policies and precedents which affect programs and related issues in the areas of Spill Prevention and Response, recycling, Pollution Prevention Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Solid Waste Disposal Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and general hazardous waste operations. The pay rate for this position is $46.67/hour.

Requirements

High school diploma
Previous experience with hazardous materials and waste handling
Knowledgeable about warehouse safety and how to store waste properly
Previous experience with preparing waste manifest documents
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
Ability to complete the appropriate training to include OSHA Lead Awareness Training
Forklift Experience
Experience with DOT hazardous waste shipping requirements
Ability to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS’s)
Hazmat Training and/or Certifications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER or 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
CPR/1st Aid Certified
Experience working on projects with Federal clients
Associate degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline with direct hazardous waste handling experience.
Knowledge and experience with Alaska Native cultures
Shareholder Preference: Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendents, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Responsibilities

Providing customer service to Presidio of Monterey (POM) tenants as needed to facilitate hazardous waste disposal
Supporting the POM Hazardous Waste Manager in the warehouse and in the field
Tracking incoming waste and creating waste profiles
Documenting waste electronically via Army/DoD proprietary tracking software
Packing and labeling containers
Creating DOT proper shipping names (PSN)
Ensuring waste is stored properly in the warehouse
Track holding times for incoming waste
Assist in preparing waste for disposal, including packaging
Assist with reviewing various documents, such as waste profiles, manifests, etc.
Ensure all documents required to be preserved are scanned and filed electronically and hardcopy as needed
Ensure all documents are received as required
Provide assistance reviewing projects/actions that have hazardous waste requirements
Information data collection and compiling in support of regulatory and Army/DoD reporting
Provide training/compliance assistance to any tenant or Directorate as needed for hazardous materials or hazardous waste
Conduct hazardous materials compliance inspections at various facilities throughout POM properties
Inspect hazardous materials shall be at least quarterly and also on an as-needed basis in response to compliance requests or complaints
Document inspection findings and corrective actions
Re-inspect as necessary to ensure corrective actions are implemented
Track and conduct required tank inspections at POM properties
Tanks shall be inspected at least monthly
Assist with tank closure documents as needed
Identify all tenants at POM properties that have operational requirements to store hazardous materials to support inventory
Develop and document hazardous materials inventory (Only required to be done once, and then updated as needed) for Program Manager review/approval
Develop and draft Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) for Program Manager review/approval in accordance with Army Regulation 200-1, Department of Army Pamphlet 710-7 (Hazardous Materiel Management Program), Installation Management Command HMMP Guidance
Develop and draft Hazardous Materials Authorized Use List (AUL) for Program Manager review/approval
Provide support to POM Fire (first responder) and respond to any hazardous materials or hazardous waste spills during normal business hours to provide onsite environmental guidance as needed and document incidents
Information data collection and compiling in support of regulatory and Army/DOD reporting.
Assist with developing hazardous materials language and guidance for Presidio of Monterey Environmental Division webpage