Environmental Specialist: Hazardous Waste & Recycling

State-of-Iow; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

IPERS Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

State-of-Iow's Iowa Department of Public Defense seeks an Environmental Specialist to support hazardous waste management, supply management and recycling initiatives at Camp Dodge, Johnston IA. This role collaborates with Environmental Team and Iowa Army National Guard to ensure compliance and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in natural science or equivalent experience. We offer a stable career, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible schedule within a Monday-Friday workweek.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in natural science.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of full-time professional work for each year (30 semester hours) of required education.

Responsibilities

• Hazardous Waste Management: schedule, organize and coordinate hazardous waste management with Environmental Team and Iowa Army National Guard Personnel.
• Supply Management: manage the inventory of hazardous waste containers and emergency spill supplies.
• Recycling Program Management: oversee recycling program including operating an industrial baler and researching future recycling opportunities.

Skills

Hazardous waste management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in natural science

Job description

State-of-Iow's Iowa Department of Public Defense seeks an Environmental Specialist to support hazardous waste management, supply management and recycling initiatives at Camp Dodge, Johnston IA. This role collaborates with Environmental Team and Iowa Army National Guard to ensure compliance and safety.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in natural science or equivalent experience. We offer a stable career, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible schedule within a Monday-Friday workweek.