Environmental Compliance Specialist – Hazardous Waste

Job Summary

The Environmental Compliance Specialist – Hazardous Waste environmental program compliance through hazardous waste management, regulatory inspections. The position helps maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and installation requirements while developing accurate environmental records, maps, and analytical products.

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Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Duty Station: Jacksonville, FL (Onsite)

Travel: Up to 15% contingent on business needs

• Review, internally QA/QC, and prepare waste profiles, turn-in packages, waste characterization documentation, DD Form 1348-1 disposal documents, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests (UHWMs), and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) notifications for Government review and signature.
• Verify analytical data, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and generator knowledge used to characterize new and recurring waste streams; confirm correct RCRA/EPA waste codes and DOT shipping descriptions before transfer to the 90-day CAA.
• Compare hazardous waste documentation and management practices against RCRA (40 CFR Parts 260–279), 49 CFR Parts 171–180, MCO 5090.2, Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements, applicable MCSF-BI plans, ESOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct targeted unannounced spot checks and weekly observations/inspections of approximately 60 tenant- and Contractor-operated SAAs and the 90-day CAA across the MCSF-BI installation.
• Physically inspect drums and containers for proper segregation, compatibility, structural condition, closure, labeling, waste codes, and accumulation information; document deficiencies and provide immediate corrective guidance when appropriate.
• Track recurring compliance trends, prepare root-cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions or targeted training; elevate unresolved deficiencies and disputed findings to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within required time frames.
• Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready hazardous waste records, manifest logs, biennial reporting data, inspection records, and training records in designated systems including EESOH-MIS and HMMS.
• Prepare and submit the Weekly SAA Inspection and Deficiency Log and Monthly Contractor Compliance Report, including deficiency trends, Contractor Error Scorecards, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action recommendations.
• Review profiles, labels, and turn-in paperwork supporting the monthly consolidated hazardous waste disposal event, historically involving approximately 60–70 drums of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
• Develop, update, and deliver four formal environmental compliance training sessions per year for SAA operators and waste handlers; maintain attendance rosters and provide on-the-spot corrective training during inspections.
• Meet contract quality and timeliness standards, including a minimum 95% first-pass technical accuracy rate for required deliverables, timely correction of substantive errors, and support for zero Major or Critical regulatory findings attributable to Contractor-monitored sites or operations.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Active and Valid Driver’s license throughout the duration of employment and reliable transportation for daily movement around Blount Island.
• Strong reporting, training, corrective-action, and records-management skills.
• Ability to obtain DBIDS, CAC, MCEN access, and a favorable Tier 1 investigation.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste requirements, including 40 CFR Parts 260–279, and the ability to apply requirements to waste characterization, accumulation, documentation, and inspections.
• Working knowledge of DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171–180), MCO 5090.2, and applicable Florida hazardous waste, used oil, and universal waste requirements.
• Ability to review analytical data, SDSs, generator knowledge, waste profiles, EPA waste codes,…