Environmental Specialist I - Special Services

Job description

Position Purpose: This position provides specialized remedial and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to spill response, confined space entry, packaging, labeling, loading/unloading, transporting, and sampling/profiling of hazardous and non hazardous materials. All duties must be performed in strict compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Primary Duties /Responsibilities: Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures. Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation. Maintain a professional image to clients: answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems. Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies. Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paper work to expedite disposal of hazardous waste. On Call Emergency Response (Including Nights & weekends) Confined Space Entry Education / Experience / Background: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science discipline preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong team player Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines Punctual Mechanical Aptitude Strong customer service orientation Computer proficiency Ability to follow through on assignments. Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification Valid Drivers License Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement Physical Requirements: Ability to work in all atmospheric conditions Ability to lift 60 pounds Required to wear respiratory protection (clean shaven)