Environmental Management Specialist

Bristol Bay Native Corporation; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

SpecPro Sustainment & Environmental, LLC is seeking an Environmental Management Specialist to support the Duluth, MN EPA laboratory. The role involves administrative and laboratory tasks, with exposure to hazardous elements and on-site duties for SHEM compliance.

The position requires two years of college, several science courses, and proficiency in MS Office. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks are necessary. Preferred: laboratory waste mgmt and HAZWOPER training.

Qualifications

• Completed two years of college education.
• Completion of at least four college courses in biological sciences, chemistry, physical and/or environmental sciences.
• Demonstrated education and/or experience in a laboratory, such as laboratory course(s).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and the Internet.
• Experience in administrative support functions, including recordkeeping and filing, and managing electronic and hardcopy records or databases.
• Strong written, oral, and electronic communication skills, including telephone etiquette, presentation abilities, and effective multimedia technical communications.
• Ability to pass corporate and federal background checks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SHEM team with technical and administrative duties to support on-site implementation of national and local SHEM regulations.
• Research and prepare reports on safety, health, and environmental rules and topics.
• Assist with SHEM program meetings and written reports in Microsoft Word.
• Assist in maintaining office records and preparing project documents, including data entry in Microsoft Access and Excel.
• Create and present safety, health, and environmental compliance training materials to staff.
• Maintain SHEM training records.
• Support SHEM programs including chemical inventory, waste management, eyewash testing, hazard communication, industrial hygiene sampling, safety walkthroughs, and related records.
• Develop safety and health-related communication materials (bulletins, posters, PowerPoint).

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Administrative support

Written/oral communication

Background checks

Driver’s license

Education

Two-year college education

Four college courses in biological/chemical/ environmental sciences

Laboratory experience/education

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Internet

Job description

SpecPro Sustainment & Environmental, LLC (SSE) is seeking an Environmental Management Specialist to provide support to the Division Program Operations Staff (D-POS) of the Duluth-EPA laboratory in Duluth, MN.

The Program Operations team provides leadership, management, oversight, and support for the operations of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM) program. This position will involve work in administrative and laboratory settings and is expected to involve exposure to hazardous elements. You will be working in support of SSE’s contract with the USEPA’s laboratory in Duluth, MN.

Location: Duluth, MN
Position Schedule: Full-time

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the SHEM team with technical and administrative duties required to provide on-site support in the implementation of national, state, and local SHEM-related regulations and guidelines, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, and National Fire Protection Association requirements.
• Research and prepare reports on pertinent safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, and topics.
• Assist with SHEM program meetings and written reports in Microsoft Word.
• Assist in maintaining office records and preparing project documents as necessary, including data entry within Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel.
• Assist in creating and presenting safety, health, and environmental compliance training materials to staff.
• Assist with maintaining SHEM training records.
• Assist in performance of SHEM programs to include chemical inventory, chemical waste management, eyewash testing, hazard communication information, industrial hygiene sampling, laboratory safety walkthroughs, and maintaining associated records and documentation.
• Assist with development of safety and health-related communication materials such as bulletin boards, posters, and PowerPoint presentations.

What You Bring:

Required:

• Completed two years of college education.
• Completion of at least four college courses in biological sciences, chemistry, physical and/or environmental sciences from an accredited university or college.
• Demonstrated education and/or experience in a laboratory, such as laboratory course(s).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, and the Internet.
• Experience in administrative support functions, including recordkeeping and filing, and managing electronic and hardcopy records or databases.
• Strong written, oral, and electronic communication skills, including telephone etiquette, presentation abilities, and effective multimedia technical communications.
• Ability to pass corporate and federal background checks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience in laboratory waste management.
• Completion of HAZWOPER training.

All offers are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.

What We Offer:

• paid holidays
• paid time off including sick and vacation leave
• medical
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• short and long term disability
• company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement

SpecPro Sustainment and Environmental, LLC is an environmental, energy, and facility services firm headquartered in San Antonio, TX and a subsidiary of Bristol Bay Services.