Environmental Waste Compliance Specialist

GHD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Austin, TX is seeking a Waste Specialist to join the North American Waste Services Group. You will coordinate waste transportation, disposal, and compliance, performing hazardous waste inspections and preparing TSDF waste profiles.

The role involves data input, client communication, and contributing to project accounting. The ideal candidate has a related science degree with 2–5 years of experience and knowledge of EPA RCRA/TSCA/DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related science field (preferably chemistry/biology/environmental science).
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience.
• United States EPA RCRA, TSCA, and DOT regulatory knowledge & experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate waste transportation and disposal subcontractors.
• Perform weekly RCRA hazardous waste inspections.
• File EHS activities and maintain records.
• Conduct waste characterization sampling and determine waste per RCRA regulations.
• Create waste profiles with various TSDFs.
• Manage waste requests under client contracts.
• Provide waste compliance and coordinator support to internal staff and clients.
• Input project data into a customized database for client reports.
• Coordinate with staff on waste management activities.
• Review and prepare accurate waste shipping documentation and manifests.
• Communicate with clients throughout all phases of waste projects.
• Oversee project accounting: proposals, cost estimates and purchase orders for waste transport and disposal.

Skills

Waste management

Regulatory compliance

RCRA knowledge

Hazardous waste inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related science

Job description

GHD in Austin, TX is seeking a Waste Specialist to join the North American Waste Services Group. You will coordinate waste transportation, disposal, and compliance, performing hazardous waste inspections and preparing TSDF waste profiles.

The role involves data input, client communication, and contributing to project accounting. The ideal candidate has a related science degree with 2–5 years of experience and knowledge of EPA RCRA/TSCA/DOT regulations.