Hazardous Waste Coordinator

BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Hazardous Waste Coordinator for an on-site position for our NASA Environmental Support Services (NESS) contract located in Greenbelt, MD and Wallops Island, VA. The on-site HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR will provide overall coordination and implementation of a comprehensive hazardous waste program including regulated and hazardous waste management for waste streams including hazardous waste, other regulated waste, used tires, and TSCA waste generated including waste construction and demolition in accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 61, 260 through 279, and 761. Waste quantities include but are not limited to lab packs, drum waste, bulk solids and liquid wastes. The position provides comprehensive support for hazardous and regulated waste management, including but not limited to, hazardous waste labeling and markings, hazardous waste pick-up, on-site transportation, waste characterization profiles, sampling, classification, packaging, manifesting, and tracking of all waste management data from cradle-to-grave.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• This position requires experience with 40 CFR Parts 260 – 268 and Part 279 requirements including but not limited to Use Oil, Hazardous Waste Management System, Standards Applicable to Waste Generators, Transportation and Land Disposal Restrictions.

• The job requires ability to remotely manage waste generation activities at multiple geographically separate sites, experience performing “self lab pack” operations, waste profile approvals and coordinating off site waste shipments with multiple generators.

• This individual must have experience evaluating real and personal property identifying environmental liability and potential materials of concern and have experience with material reclamation and precious metals recovery regulations.

• The job requires experience implementing hazardous materials and waste information systems in vastly different work environments

• The on-site Hazardous Waste Coordinator must have experience in the following areas:

  • Prepare permit license renewals for Maryland

  • Maintain all waste management/disposal records; execute waste characterizations and associated waste profile documentation, waste generation, waste sampling, and waste pick-up requests.

  • Develop, prepare, and maintain the Plans, including the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan for each Central Accumulation Area (CAA) and the GSFC Waste Analysis Plan,

  • Sampling: Conduct hazardous waste characterization sampling and analyze at certified or approved laboratory.

  • Inspections: Conduct and document weekly inspections of each CAA, and annual inspections of all SAA or Waste Collection Sites (WCS)

  • Training: Review and provide updates to GSFC –RCRA and ICP Annual Training (WFF) and GSFC-Hazardous Waste Management Training annually and perform on-the-job waste management training for Center hazardous waste generators

  • Waste Handling: Arrange for pickup of waste (hazardous, regulated, universal, TSCA and POL waste, and Regulated Garbage) within 72 hours of receipt of a valid request from generator; maintain agreements, correspondence and schedule with a permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal Facility (TSDF) for offsite disposal of regulated waste within required time limits; conduct real and personal property preliminary environmental liability assessments of NASA owned property or property that is projected to be transferred to NASA; maintain preparedness to control and remove petroleum and other hazardous materials spills at the CAAs, etc

Key Qualifications

o U.S. Citizenship is required

o Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required.

Knowledge:

· Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and develop solutions.

· Demonstrate exceptional program management skills and abilities.

· Ability to lead and counsel employees, able to resolve difficult or sensitive matters.

· Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally.

· Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data and skillfully gather and analyze information.

· Must be able to prioritize assignments to use time efficiently.

· Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, and be responsive to management direction.

Knowledge and experience of Federal Environmental laws and regulations

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team.

Experience & Education

o Experience: Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a Hazardous Waste Coordinator.

o Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in environmental science or environmental management is required.

Physical Requirements

o Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks

o Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc.

o Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs.

o Working conditions:

o Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)

o Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach

o Able to work on rough terrain when necessary

o Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights

o Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness

o Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

o Competitive compensation packages

o Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!

o Discretionary bonus

o *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge

o *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability

o *Employer provided Life insurance

o *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits

o *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays

o Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match

o Tuition reimbursement & professional development

o Employee referral program

o Employee discounts

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Pet insurance discount

*Applies only to full-time employees

*BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.