Environmental Project Specialist

Coordinates all onsite activities at client location in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following federal, state and local regulations. Supervises and plans activities of onsite personnel, serves as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues, and maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous waste, universal waste and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections and reporting, resolving all issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.
• Operate an articulated water truck, dump truck and dozer.

• Required Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • 1 additional year of relevant work experience beyond the education requirement.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Experience with RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance.
  • 24-hour HAZWOPER certification (or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Manifesting and profiling hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience.
  • Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required (urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing or alcohol testing).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Any further relevant certifications or experience.

• Repetitive motions.
• Eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Sitting.
• Talking.
• Hearing.

Job operates in a mix of office and plant/field environments, routinely requiring use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401(k), Paid Vacation, Holidays and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.