Lead Hazardous Waste Specialist

AECOM•Arlington, VA

1d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Environmental Business Line is seeking an experienced Lead Hazardous Waste Specialist to support regulatory compliance and safety for a federal hazardous waste program in Arlington, Virginia. The role oversees operations at a 90-day hazardous waste storage facility and works on-site with one mid-level staff member. The position is hybrid: on-site Monday through Thursday and working from home on Fridays. The specialist supports a hazardous waste program on a military installation by operating and maintaining the storage facility, providing RCRA compliance and regulatory guidance, coordinating waste drop-offs and removals, and maintaining associated records. Duties also include preparing wastes and shipping documentation for disposal, maintaining cradle-to-grave records and inventories, supporting inspections and spill response, and preparing reports and facility maintenance requests. The position requires a BA/BS and four years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, along with hazardous waste management experience. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to pass a National Agency Check for access to government IT systems. A valid driver’s license is required, and employment is contingent on passing AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review. Relocation and sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

BA/BS and four years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience in hazardous waste management activities.
Experience completing hazardous waste turn-ins, shipping and tracking documents, and container labeling.
Experience conducting daily operations of a hazardous waste program.
Ability to pass a National Agency Check required for access to Government IT Systems.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice To Haves

At least seven years of hazardous waste field experience at a DoD or federal installation.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Certifications required under Department of Transportation HM 181, HM 215a, and HM 126f.
RCRA generator training covering waste profiling, manifesting, and management requirements.
RCRA Biennial Report data collection and reporting experience.
OSHA forklift operator training.
Military experience and familiarity with relevant military facilities and organizations.
Strong computer skills and ability to prepare and update reports and documentation.
Experience developing and maintaining hazardous waste management procedures and practices.
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures for proper waste handling.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA and state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide RCRA compliance support to a hazardous waste program on a military installation.
Operate a 90-day hazardous waste storage facility.
Schedule and oversee hazardous waste turn-ins and pick-ups, including documentation.
Package and store hazardous waste properly.
Complete and maintain facility inspection logs.
Prepare for state hazardous waste inspector visits and answer questions.
Prepare hazardous waste, non-hazardous solid waste, and universal waste for disposal, including waste profiles, bills of lading, shipping and tracking paperwork, and labels.
Transport hazardous waste from temporary storage units within the installation.
Maintain cradle-to-grave records of waste transported and disposed of off-site.
Maintain inventories of hazardous waste received.
Verify training requirements are met before receiving or managing hazardous waste.
Maintain digital records of hazardous waste documents, personnel, and organization records.
Consolidate compatible waste streams to optimize container capacity.
Develop and submit equipment maintenance and repair requests.
Maintain cleanliness of hazardous waste facilities.
Prepare reports and documentation.
Provide support during spill response activities.
Review manifests before government signature and maintain manifest records and files.