Environmental Specialist

AGEISS Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

AGEISS Inc. seeks a Solid Waste Specialist to support Fence-to-Fence tasks at Patrick Space Force Base. This role primarily handles Solid Waste Program management and will assist with related tasks as needed.

The position involves ensuring environmental compliance, coordinating recycling and reuse initiatives, and delivering training on waste management. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).

Responsibilities

• Assist in proper management of regulated waste and recycling programs.
• Provide creative solutions to meet environmental goals at Patrick Space Force Base.
• Public speak and present training on solid waste management.
• Respond to audit requests and inquiries from government agencies.
• Analyze cost-benefit data and research strategies to lower costs.
• Collaborate to establish recycling, reduction and reuse options for waste streams.
• Conduct benchmarking, process studies, and technology research for recycling and reuse opportunities.
• Support landfill operations, composting, MRW facility, soil management, and related activities.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare reporting data for regulatory agencies.
• Conduct field sampling as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AGEISS Inc.We are seeking a Solid Waste Specialist to support Fence-to-Fence tasks at Patrick Space Force Base. This role will predominately support the Solid Waste Program management tasks but will assist with other tasks as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This effort will include providing assistance in the proper management of regulated waste and the diversion, recycling, reuse, and upcycling of materials.
• The candidate must be able to provide creative solutions to developing programs that will encourage environmental compliance and meeting Patrick Space Force Base environmental goals.
• The successful candidate must be a comfortable public speaker and able to perform on a deadline.
• Respond to audit requests and non-formalized inquiries from other government agencies regarding solid waste facilities and recycling activities.
• Analyze cost-benefit data and research strategies for lowering customer and vendor costs
• Collaborate with others to establish recycling, reduction and reuse options for waste streams.
• Conducting benchmarking, process flow studies, waste stream analysis, and technology research in order to identify recycling and reuse opportunities and alternatives to disposal of solid waste streams at Patrick Space Force Base.
• Provide support to Patrick Space Force Base landfill operations, composting, Moderate Risk Waste Facility, petroleum contaminated soils management, recycling, maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Provide training/educational presentation related to solid waste management.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare data Federal, State regulatory, Space Force, and DoD solid waste and recycling reporting requirements.
• Conduct field work for sampling.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field required and one year of related environmental experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) preferred.
• Motivated, outgoing self-starters requested.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Federal agency background investigation.
• Ability to work outdoors, in inclement weather, and occasionally during evenings and weekends.

About AGEISS Inc

AGEISS, headquartered in Colorado, has provided Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, Advisory & Assistance, and Program/Project Management Services to the Federal sector nationwide and internationally since 1988.

AGEISS offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

AGEISS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All offers of employment at AGEISS are contingent on a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and Federal laws.