Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

An Actalent utility client is 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 could include hazardous waste management, universal waste management, used oil management, PCB management, 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.

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.

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.

Environmental science, environmental compliance, compliance, Microsoft Office, environmental regulations, environmental remediation, hazardous waste management, phase i site assessments, phase ii environmental site assessments, DOT regulations, environmental health & safety, bill of lading, permitting, hazmat, RCRA.

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

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.

• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.