Environmental Specialist

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to manage regulatory compliance and hazardous waste programs in Hawthorne, CA. The role requires coordinating with state and federal agencies, maintaining accurate waste inventories, and ensuring proper labeling and storage across facilities.

The candidate will develop SWPPPs, SPCC plans, and CalARP programs, while actively supporting EHS engineers.

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience handling regulatory permits, SWPPP, SPCC, CalARP, and AB 55-related tasks preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with agencies and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental compliance with applicable regulations (AQMD, CARB, RWQCB, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Handle hazardous waste: storage, labeling, inventory, and waste shipments with contractors.
• Inspect storage areas, perform spill response coordination, and document regulatory inspections.
• Develop and maintain SWPPPs and BMPs for stormwater compliance; liaise with EHS team and agencies.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Communications

Team collaboration

Inspection/audit

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (environmental)

High school diploma

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain environmental compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to AQMD, LACSD, CARB, RWQCB, DTSC, CERCLA, CUPA, DOT, EPA and other applicable California and federal regulatory agencies

• Perform tasks related to HWCL regulatory hazardous waste handling, storage and disposal requirements

• Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department’s satellite accumulation area

• Perform waste determinations of new waste streams

• Ensure all waste is properly labeled

• Ensure all waste is properly stored, according to its classification

• Accurately record and maintain 90-day hazardous waste inventory logs

• Perform all required hazardous waste and hazardous material storage area inspections

• Schedule, prepare and assist in the execution of waste shipments in partnership with waste disposal contractor

• Consolidate and lab pack waste when appropriate

• Perform tasks and inspections related to CalEPA and SWRCB regulatory requirements for SPCC, SWPPP, and EPCRA/CalARP

• Work closely with EHS Technicians and EHS Engineers to ensure regulatory compliance in the management of our environmental programs

• Perform tasks related to spill response and prevention, including clean up and/or the coordination of cleaning activities with a third party

• Order and maintain adequate spill supplies such as spill pads, empty drums, secondary containment, and other equipment necessary to maintain safe handling and correct disposal of hazardous waste

• Perform regular inspections such as; hazardous waste accumulation and storage, universal waste storage, emergency eye wash/shower, SPCC, and SWPPP

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an emphasis in environmental engineering

• Experience in environmental field with 1+ years of environmental and regulatory compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• California regulatory and environmental compliance experience

• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits under South Coast AQMD jurisdiction

• Experience permitting and maintaining industrial discharges through the Los Angeles County Sanitation District

• Experience developing and maintaining SWPPPs and site BMPs for RWQCB stormwater compliance

• Experience with following agencies: AQMD, LACSD, RWQCB, EPA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation

• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions

• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, federal, state and county agencies.

• Ability to handle many projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently

• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work overtime hours and/or weekends when needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level I: $33.00 – $39.00/hourEnvironmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level II: $37.00 – $44.00/hourEnvironmental Health & Safety Specialist/Level III: $41.00 – $50.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• potential discretionary bonuses
• the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• comprehensive medical coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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