Environmental Scientist – HazWaste - RCRA

Environmental Scientist – Haz Waste - RCRA

Executes day-to-day environmental compliance support for the Hazardous Waste (HW) Management Program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (`RCRA`). Supports installation-wide waste characterization, inspections, data management, reporting, and field services for hazardous, explosive hazardous waste (`EHW`), used oil, universal waste, and `PCB` waste streams. Supports a high-tempo program shipping approximately 120 tons of HW off-site annually and disposing of approximately 2,600 tons of EHW off-site annually.

Works within the requirements of the current RCRA permit covering the Central Storage Facility and permitted treatment operations including `APE 1236`, the Contained Detonation Chamber (`CDC`), and `OB/OD` operations.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Environmental Scientist – Haz Waste - RCRA
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Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Conduct HW compliance audits and inspections across accumulation, storage, treatment, and disposal sites; document findings and support corrective action tracking.
• Perform waste characterization profile sampling and coordinate field/lab testing (analysis) to support proper waste determinations and disposal actions.
• Execute all sampling and field/lab testing under a project-specific `QAPP` approved by the Contractor `QAM` and accepted by the NSWC Crane EP `QAM`, applicable `IEPD` (NAVFAC Midlant Crane or NSWC Crane), and the HW Media Manager prior to sampling.
• Support accurate hazardous waste determinations consistent with `40 CFR 261`. Use `EPA SW-846` methods appropriately. Where applicable, support analysis for ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity, `TCLP`, and `PCB` parameters.
• Provide sample result packages to the HW Media Manager within 7 days of receipt from the laboratory; maintain supporting documentation and data quality records.
• Draft technical inputs for Government HW permit applications, modifications, and permit reviews; draft technical inputs for required regulatory HW reports.
• Maintain and input HW program data into the HW database and RCRA Operating Record; support data calls and internal/external audit readiness.
• Support annual HW training by preparing materials, presenting content as directed, and tracking completion status.
• Draft technical inputs for HW plans, Government `SOPs`, and directives; provide other technical support as required by the program.
• Provide hazardous and industrial waste management field support, including HW pick-up coordination, empty container delivery, and used oil pumping support. Ensure HW pick-ups occur within 1 business day of request, consistent with program requirements.
• Support monthly operational tempo of approximately 100 containers picked up and/or delivered; operate Government-furnished vehicles (`GOV`) with lift gate and used oil collection capability as assigned and authorized.
• Support upkeep and inspection readiness of the RCRA-permitted HW storage facility, including housekeeping, staging organization, and documentation support.
• Maintain inventory awareness of Department of Transportation (`DOT`) approved shipping containers and spill response equipment supporting HW handling and spill team participation.
• Support quarterly independent audits of HW sites using current inspection criteria (e.g., `USEPA`, `IDEM`, `OPNAV M-5090.1`, `NSA/NSWC/NAVFACCRANEINST 5090.23` used oil guidance, and other DoD/DoN directives). Program scope includes 56 HW generation sites (over 130 waste profiles), 32 EHW accumulation sites, and 16 Conditionally Exempt Magazines (over 100 waste profiles).
• Provide quarterly inspection report inputs and support delivery timelines, including rapid out-brief support for significant/systemic findings to EP and HW Program leadership.
• Support management of a repository for industrial equipment containing `ODS`, `PCBs`, and other Universal Waste, including sorting, classification, packaging, and…