Hazardous Waste Specialist II

HSG, LLC•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Herndon Solutions Group (HSG) is seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist II to serve as the senior technical and program-administration resource for regulated and controlled waste management at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). Based primarily at Lewis Field in Brook Park, Ohio, the Specialist leads complex waste determinations, compliance records and reporting, shipment and vendor coordination, chemical reuse and Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) support, and program improvements. The role evaluates regulatory compliance risks, considers alternative waste-management approaches, and develops technical recommendations to support effective program administration and regulatory compliance. The Specialist supports both Lewis Field and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (GRC-ATF), works closely with environmental staff to promote consistent execution across sites, and reports to the designated HSG Project Manager/Site Lead. The position exercises independent judgment within delegated authority when evaluating complex compliance matters, prioritizing corrective actions, and recommending improvements to management and Government personnel. This is primarily an on-site position at the designated reporting location, with routine local travel between Lewis Field and GRC-ATF as operational needs require. The position supports GRC core business hours. Work may take place in office, laboratory, industrial, warehouse, utility, construction, outdoor, and active-facility environments. The Specialist performs inspections, sampling oversight, and limited waste-handling activities incidental to the primary compliance-administration duties, and may participate in emergency readiness and response coverage, including after-hours support when required.

Requirements

At least five years of progressively responsible experience in hazardous-waste management, environmental compliance, or related regulatory programs, including evaluating compliance requirements, resolving complex technical issues, and recommending corrective actions.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training and required refreshers.
DOT Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper training and required refreshers.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and required refreshers.
Applicable NASA SATERN and site-specific environmental, safety, spill-response, stormwater, POL, and waste-management training based on assigned duties.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain required NASA facility access.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers.
Ability to adapt to new ideas, innovations, environments, and situations.
Ability to uphold high standards and support quality work by the team.
Ability to lift, carry, or move 30 pounds or more; climb stairs; bend, stoop, twist, and reach; and stand or walk for two hours or more at a time.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work in varying weather and site conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental management, engineering, occupational safety, or a related discipline.
Five or more years of hazardous-waste compliance experience, including support for federal or similarly complex regulated facilities.
Experience with 40 CFR Parts 260–279, 40 CFR Part 761, Ohio EPA requirements, HMMS, RCRA Info reporting, self-lab-pack operations, and multi-generator waste programs.
Experience procuring or managing laboratories, transporters, TSDFs, spill-response contractors, or other environmental service providers.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned regulated and controlled waste-management functions, including complex waste determinations, waste profiles, sampling strategies, disposal pathways, manifest administration, PCB and used-oil requirements, and multi-site compliance coordination.
Review and approve the technical completeness of waste-characterization packages, analytical data, profiles, manifests, land disposal restriction forms, shipping documentation, exception reports, generator records, and inspection findings before Government action or signature, as applicable.
Develop sampling plans, coordinate NELAP-certified analytical services, evaluate results, and recommend compliant management options.
Coordinate permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facilities and receiving-facility agreements, shipment schedules, cost estimates, subcontractor performance, return documentation, discrepancy resolution, and follow-up.
Prepare or support RCRA Biennial Reports, PCB annual document logs, hazardous-waste contingency plan updates, compliance and status reports, and audit-ready operating records.
Administer chemical reuse center activities, evaluate unused materials for reuse, and review HMMS authorization requests and Safety Data Sheets for environmental compliance implications.
Evaluate HMMS requests for potential air, TSCA, waste-disposal, storage, and related environmental constraints; document recommendations and coordinate issues with the appropriate functional-area lead.
Conduct or oversee accumulation-area inspections and complex field evaluations; assess findings, recommend response priorities, and track corrective actions through closure.
Provide technical consultation and coordination for petroleum, oil, and lubricant inspections, spill documentation, inventory validation, and corrective-action follow-up.
Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, work instructions, inspection protocols, records controls, training materials, and performance metrics for assigned waste-management functions.
Analyze program trends, recurring deficiencies, shipment issues, costs, and workload data, and present recommendations to the Project Manager, Site Lead, and Government program personnel.
Mentor and coordinate with the Hazardous Waste Specialist I and Environmental Compliance Specialist I to support continuity and consistent practices across Lewis Field and GRC-ATF.
Exercise senior-level judgment in selecting compliant approaches for waste characterization, sampling, documentation, shipment, and corrective actions; determine when further analysis or escalation is needed.
Lead complex assignments and remain accountable for the technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and defensibility of assigned work products.
Provide technical recommendations while referring regulatory negotiations, commitments of Government resources, and policy decisions to authorized personnel.