Hazardous Waste Scientist

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The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and hard-working Hazardous Waste Scientist to support regulatory compliance and safety of the hazardous waste program at Fort Belvoir. The appropriately qualified applicant will demonstrate experience and working knowledge of hazardous waste management and regulatory requirements.

This position is a full-time on-site position.  There is no telework availability with this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting hazardous waste satellite accumulation points and<90-day storage sites for compliance with state and federal requirements (RCRA)
• Operating a hazardous waste storage facility
• Scheduling and overseeing hazardous turn-ins, pick-ups, and documentation
• Properly packaging and storing hazardous waste
• Completing and maintaining facility inspection logs
• Preparing for visits from state hazardous waste inspectors and answering questions
• Preparing hazardous waste, non-hazardous solid waste, and universal waste for disposal, including preparing waste profiles, bills of lading, shipping/tracking paperwork, and labeling as necessary
• Transporting hazardous waste from temporary storage units within the installation.
• Ensuring compliance of transportation and disposal of hazardous waste disposal agents is maintained
• Maintaining cradle to grave records of waste transported and disposed of off site
• Maintaining inventories of hazardous waste received
• Verifying training requirements are met prior to receiving or managing hazardous waste
• Maintaining digital records (database) of hazardous waste documents, personnel, and organization records
• Consolidating compatible waste streams to optimize utilization of container capacity
• Developing and submitting equipment maintenance / repair requests
• Maintaining cleanliness of the hazardous waste facilities
• Preparing reports and documentation
• Assisting with spill response
• Reviewing manifests prior to government signature and maintaining manifest records/files

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 2 Years of Related Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in hazardous waste management activities
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
• Must be a US Citizen capable of passing a National Agency Check, which will be required to gain access to Government IT Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have good oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience completing hazardous waste turn-ins, shipping, and tracking documents; as well as container labeling
• Experience conducting daily operations of a hazardous waste program
• Must have strong computer skills and capability to prepare and update reports and other documentation
• Must have experience developing and maintaining hazardous waste management procedures and practices
• Must have thorough knowledge of safety procedures for proper waste handling
• Must have thorough knowledge of OSHA and State and Federal Hazardous Waste regulations
• Initial 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current annual 8-hour refresher training
• Preferable to possess certifications required under Department of Transportation (DOT) HM 181, HM 215a, and HM 126f
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) generator training covering waste profiling, manifesting, and management requirements
• OSHA forklift operator training
• Military experience and familiarity with relevant military facilities and organizations
• Current National Agency Check (NAC) and eligibility to obtain Government IT system access

Additional information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Security Eligibility – This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance or Position of Public Trust associated with this position. This offer of employment also is contingent upon meeting and adhering to the following conditions prior to and during your employment:
• Your ability to successfully complete the forms and provide documents necessary for your security review and/or clearance processing, as directed by Corporate Security (PERSEC), which may include the SF 86 Personnel Security Questionnaire, credit release, and other forms.

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