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Environmental Specialist
Job in
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35298, USA
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Waste Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:
Environmental Specialist
- Land Compliance (Downtown Birmingham)
- 80/20 (office/field) - Field work includes site and plant visits. 40-hour work week (4 days in office, one flex day--usually Mon/Fri, ~7a-4p).
- Have a rotation for being on-call for their spill lines (not common, but need to be available)
Job Description:
Actalent Services utility clients are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented environmental affairs specialist to manage and oversee hazardous waste operations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves training, manifest management, waste profiling, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to maintain environmental compliance and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Include hazardous waste management, universal waste management, used oil management, PCB management, and hazardous materials management.
- The Level 2 Environmental Specialist will be responsible for overseeing land environmental compliance support for the Company's generation and transmission facilities and infrastructure.
- You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and minimize environmental impacts.
- This position requires working knowledge of environmental regulations, strong project management skills, and the ability to provide environmental leadership within the organization.
Environmental Compliance:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including compliance programs related to waste management, profiling and reporting, and hazardous materials handling.
- Conduct environmental audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Stay updated on evolving environmental regulations and proactively implement necessary changes.
Environmental
Risk Management:
- Assess and mitigate environmental risks associated with company operations.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental best practices and safety protocols.
Additional Skills &
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience/knowledge with land environmental compliance regulations such as RCRA, CERCLA, Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, PCBs, etc.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management software (e.g., RCRAInfo, SharePoint), and data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- DOT hazardous materials training and certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, OSHA 40-hour) are a plus.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.
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