Transportation Department HazMat/HazWaste Coordinator

Seventh Dimension•Coronado, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Department HazMat/HazWaste Coordinator manages the lifecycle of hazardous materials and hazardous waste within the LOGSU-1 Transportation Department. Reporting to the Transportation Division Officer, this role ensures compliance with all environmental regulations governing the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials. Responsibilities include regulatory coordination, inspections, recordkeeping, and inventory control. This position is critical to ensuring environmental compliance, safety, and operational continuity in support of Naval Special Warfare missions.

Requirements

Experience: Federal, state, and local hazardous material/waste regulations
Experience: Managing HAZMAT inventory and compliance programs
Experience: Ability to operate 4,000, 6,000, and 10,000-pound forklifts (including rough terrain forklifts)
Valid forklift operator’s license
Navy Hazardous Waste Facility Operator (A-493-0076) or equivalent 40-hour course
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) certification (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 262 compliance)
Hazardous Waste Management
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Environmental Management Systems Awareness
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)
24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification (or OSHA-equivalent training)
Valid state driver’s license with ability to operate vehicles up to 5 tons
Skills: Equipment tracking skills
Clearance: Secret
Must be able to operate Government vehicles and equipment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must maintain high attention to detail and accuracy
Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Must have knowledge of logistics, inventory, and compliance systems
Must be capable of operating within classified environments and systems (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) / Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET))
Must comply with all safety, environmental, security, and workplace regulations
Ability to lift and handle hazardous materials safely
Capability to stand, walk, and perform inspections for extended periods
Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment
Ability to work in industrial, warehouse, and outdoor environments
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Responsibilities

Manage hazardous materials and hazardous waste in accordance with “cradle-to-grave” regulatory requirements
Oversee ordering, storage, labeling, tracking, and disposal of HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations
Coordinate and support regulatory inspections (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Navy inspections)
Identify and correct compliance deficiencies in coordination with environmental authorities
Maintain proper segregation, labeling, and containment of hazardous materials by hazard class
Ensure disposal occurs within 90-day storage limits or stricter applicable standards
Maintain Authorized Users List (AUL) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all authorized materials
Maintain records for the Hazardous Material/Waste Program including: Training documentation, Inspection logs, Disposal manifests and waste profiles, Storage and compliance documentation
Coordinate with Hazardous Material Minimization Center (HAZMINCEN) for material requisition
Conduct weekly inspections of accumulation areas at designated facilities
Ensure availability of spill response equipment and verify emergency systems