Environmental Specialist

About the Role

The Entry-Level Environmental Specialist will support day-to-day regulatory compliance, hazardous waste tracking, and recordkeeping for thermal treatment operations, working directly with facility leadership and senior safety personnel. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental reporting, internal auditing, and regulatory alignment with EPA and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & Recordkeeping: Assist in maintaining and updating the facility's Permit Operating Record, waste analysis plans, contingency plans, and employee training logs.
• Hazardous Waste Handling Support: Learn and assist with hazardous waste characterization, labeling, manifesting, storage time limit tracking, and recordkeeping under 40 CFR Parts 260–270 and 30 TAC Chapter 335.
• Operational Monitoring: Assist with tracking permit conditions, thermal treatment unit operating parameters, and environmental monitoring data.
• Compliance Inspections: Participate in routine internal compliance audits and self-inspections.
• Reporting Assistance: Support senior staff in gathering data and preparing routine regulatory reports (e.g., Biennial Reports, exception notifications, permit deviation reports).
• Training & Safety Support: Assist in delivering and tracking required initial and annual refresher training (RCRA, safety, environmental) for facility personnel.
• Regulatory & Emergency Prep: Help support regulatory inspection readiness and participate in emergency preparedness planning for energetic materials handling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, safety, and engineering staff to ensure day-to-day activities align with regulatory permits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic coursework or familiarization with federal (EPA/RCRA) and state environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Microsoft Excel, Word).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific/technical field (completed or near completion).
• Experience: Entry-level (0–2 years of relevant internship, co-op, or academic lab/project experience).
• Prior internship or academic project experience related to industrial compliance, hazardous waste handling, or environmental sampling.
• Initial RCRA or OSHA 24/40-Hour HAZWOPER coursework/certification.
• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain facility clearance.
• Willingness to learn specialized hazardous waste, air emissions, and thermal treatment protocols on the job.

Key Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong document organization abilities.