Hazardous Waste Specialist - Environmental Health and Safety - UTK

The primary function of this position is to provide support to the Hazardous Waste Program within EHS for collecting, segregating, over packing, storing, and offering up hazardous waste for disposal that is generated by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The responsibilities also include performing satellite accumulation area inspections and central accumulation areas maintenance and weekly inspections. Primary duties will involve managing chemical waste and biological waste, mixed waste, and radiological waste as assigned.

This position will prepare and complete inspection reports, waste profiling and corrective actions for findings encountered. The position may also provide other support, including spill response, hazardous material shipping, training, and support in the resolution of other hazardous material, chemical and waste issues on campus. The position responsibilities include performance of duties at UTK, UT Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM), and UT College of Medicine (COM).

The Hazardous Waste Specialist will contribute to the preparation of the annual report to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and preparing the annual hazardous waste reduction plans for IAMM and UTK campuses. This position will keep all Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs) clean, orderly, and well stocked. The Hazardous Waste Specialist must be able to obtain RCRA Hazardous Materials Management, DOT Hazardous Material Shipping, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, and IATA Certifications within the first year after hiring.

This position may also be assigned to activities not described above which fall into the category of other EHS duties.

The primary function of this position is to provide support to the Hazardous Waste Program within EHS for collecting, segregating, over packing, storing, and offering up hazardous waste for disposal that is generated by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The responsibilities also include performing satellite accumulation area inspections and central accumulation areas maintenance and weekly inspections. Primary duties will involve managing chemical waste and biological waste, mixed waste, and radiological waste as assigned.

This position will prepare and complete inspection reports, waste profiling and corrective actions for findings encountered. The position may also provide other support, including spill response, hazardous material shipping, training, and support in the resolution of other hazardous material, chemical and waste issues on campus. The position responsibilities include performance of duties at UTK, UT Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM), and UT College of Medicine (COM).

The Hazardous Waste Specialist will contribute to the preparation of the annual report to Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and preparing the annual hazardous waste reduction plans for IAMM and UTK campuses. This position will keep all Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs) clean, orderly, and well stocked. The Hazardous Waste Specialist must be able to obtain RCRA Hazardous Materials Management, DOT Hazardous Material Shipping, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, and IATA Certifications within the first year after hiring.

This position may also be assigned to activities not described above which fall into the category of other EHS duties.

• Support hazardous waste management programs for UTK, IAMM, and COM.
• Collect, transport, package, store, and coordinate disposal of hazardous waste.
• Coordinate hazardous waste shipments and maintain required regulatory records and documentation.
• Conduct required weekly inspections of Central Accumulation Areas (CAAs) and perform routine hazardous waste collections.
• Inspect Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs), student housing, laboratories, and other campus facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Respond to chemical spills and coordinate spill response, cleanup contractors, and vendors.
• Perform and assist with laboratory chemical cleanouts.
• Conduct incident assessments, document findings, and track corrective actions through closure.
• Develop environmental procedures, guidelines, plans, and Safety Manual documentation.
• Prepare required hazardous waste, Tier II, waste minimization, and regulatory reports.
• Interpret and communicate applicable TOSHA, TDEC, EPA, and other environmental regulatory requirements.
• Provide hazardous waste management and compliance training to faculty, staff, students, and…