Household Hazardous Waste Specialist

Hennepin County•Hennepin County, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Solid Waste division seeks a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Specialist to manage Household Hazardous Waste collection event collections, and to oversee the development and implementation of disposal contracts for hazardous waste materials. This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Environmentalist, Senior. In this position, you will coordinate Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events; review event invoices and program documents. Write and submit state and contractual notifications. Schedule collection events and review, approve, and direct event logistics; work with the Education & Outreach division on event communications. Schedule and coordinate with contractors (e.g., waste management, operational staff, county staff, and other partners). Review, establish, and audit on-site safety and regulatory compliance; review wastes delivered for acceptability. Coordinate and maintain medicine program. Review and sign shipping documents; enter and file all pertinent data and paperwork. Compile and report on each year's collection event data and financials. Participate in the development and management of hazardous waste disposal contracts. Participate in the development and implementation of product stewardship initiatives. Conduct technical review on proposed federal, state, and local laws, rules, or policies affecting county HHW and medicine collections.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or chemical engineering or a closely related field and two years of experience in hazardous waste management or industrial chemical testing and analysis.
Associates degree in a field closely related to the assignment and four years of experience in work related to the assignment.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or a Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) or the ability to become certified within two years of employment.
Experience managing HHW collections, including identification, sorting, packaging, and shipping hazardous wastes.
Experience in chemical safety.
Experience developing, managing, and evaluating HHW disposal contracts and agreements.
Experience evaluating programs by collecting and analyzing outcome data.
Project management experience within a hazardous waste setting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to hazardous waste.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Ability to organize programs and maintain effective relationships with municipal officials, contractors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events; review event invoices and program documents.
Write and submit state and contractual notifications.
Schedule collection events and review, approve, and direct event logistics; work with the Education & Outreach division on event communications.
Schedule and coordinate with contractors (e.g., waste management, operational staff, county staff, and other partners).
Review, establish, and audit on-site safety and regulatory compliance; review wastes delivered for acceptability.
Coordinate and maintain medicine program.
Review and sign shipping documents; enter and file all pertinent data and paperwork.
Compile and report on each year's collection event data and financials.
Participate in the development and management of hazardous waste disposal contracts.
Participate in the development and implementation of product stewardship initiatives.
Conduct technical review on proposed federal, state, and local laws, rules, or policies affecting county HHW and medicine collections.