Environmental Compliance Specialist

Colorado State University; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist to support the U.S. Army Hawaii Environmental Compliance Program at Schofield Barracks, HI.

The role focuses on inspections, waste management, and hazardous materials handling to ensure compliance with environmental laws and DoD regulations. Responsibilities include site inspections, hazard analysis of waste streams, spill response support, and developing reports with corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in hazardous material/waste management and supporting environmental compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections of industrial facilities to evaluate compliance and report non-conformities with corrective actions.
• Identify and analyze waste streams and determine regulatory status and management requirements.
• Assist in waste management including hazardous, universal, non-RCRA regulated waste and recyclables.
• Review procedures to identify recycling opportunities and make management recommendations.
• Support spill response and cleanup actions for hazardous material/waste incidents.
• Visit sites to minimize generation of hazardous waste through proper management practices.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Environmental compliance inspections

Report writing

HAZWOPER certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA HAZWOPER certification

Job description

Wahiawa, HI

Full time

Job Description

The Environmental Compliance Specialist position, located at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii , is responsible for providing technical support to the U.S. Army Hawaii Environmental Compliance Program to assess compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Full consideration date: October 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

• Environmental Compliance Inspections: Perform site inspections of USARHAW industrial facilities to evaluate the efficiency of their compliance programs. Create and submit reports identifying areas of non-compliance and recommended corrective actions.
• Waste Stream Identification and Analysis: Assess and characterize waste streams associated with industrial activities to determine their regulatory status and recommend applicable management requirements.
• Waste Management: Assist USARHAW units/activities with managing the waste generated from their operations to include hazardous waste, universal waste, non-RCRA regulated waste, and recyclable materials.
• Pollution Prevention: Review procedures and processes to identify new recycling opportunities and provide management recommendations.
• Hazardous Material/Waste Spills: Provide support to the USAG-HI Installation Response Team to assist in spill response and cleanup actions.
• Hazardous Waste Minimization: Perform site visits and technical review of hazardous material management procedures and waste generating processes to ensure proper management of materials and minimize the unnecessary generation of hazardous waste.

Decision Making:

• Evaluate the efficiency of USARHAW industrial facilities' compliance programs.
• Assess and characterize waste streams associated with industrial activities to determine their regulatory status.
• Review procedures and processes to identify new recycling opportunities

Supervision:

None

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.
• In order to be eligible for a CAC, a non-U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years for the required Tier 1 HSPD-12 CAC credentialing background investigation.
• Additional CAC eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/520046p%20DoDI%20DoD%20Investigative%20and%20Adjudicative%20Guidance%20for%20Issuing%20the%20Common%20Access%20Card.pdf?ver=2020-05-01-092718-907.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Must have or be able to obtain OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Must be able to pass a medical clearance exam to wear a respirator and perform hazardous material or waste spill cleanup actions.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50-pounds.

Minimum Qualification:

• Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in hazardous material/waste management or similar experience supporting environmental compliance programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience of experience working in solid and hazardous waste management.
• Knowledge of and experience with conducting inspections to assess industrial activities’ compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with federal, DoD/Army solid and hazardous waste regulations.
• Experience in hazardous materials management.
• Experience in characterizing, managing, and minimizing hazardous waste generated at industrial facilities.
• Experience writing technical reports and standard operating procedures.
• Experience working with personal computers and conventional software programs (word processors, spreadsheets, and databases).
• Experience working in highly structured organizations, such as governmental agencies, the military or corporations, with established lines of authority, procedures, and protocols.

Salary Range

68,000

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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