Hazardous Materials & Waste Minimization Specialist

Obsolete Site; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Government agency at Fort Riley seeks an Environmental Specialist to develop and implement installation waste minimization programs in line with federal and state environmental laws. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, researching hazardous materials for safer substitutes, and maintaining waste-tracking data.

The position requires handling hazardous materials, preparing routine environmental reports, and providing program oversight with budget support for future requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year applying environmental laws and regulations to support waste-minimization activities.
• Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of graduate education in relevant fields such as Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources.
• Combination of Education and Experience: computed percentage meets 100%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements installation waste minimization programs in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Monitors changes in hazardous materials requirements and updates pollution prevention plans.
• Researches hazardous materials to determine properties, substitutes, and waste minimization opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains hazardous waste tracking databases and compiles reporting data.
• Manages hazardous materials program operations and supports budget planning.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Data reporting

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Environmental Science or related field

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in relevant field

Job description

U.S. Government agency at Fort Riley seeks an Environmental Specialist to develop and implement installation waste minimization programs in line with federal and state environmental laws. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, researching hazardous materials for safer substitutes, and maintaining waste-tracking data.

The position requires handling hazardous materials, preparing routine environmental reports, and providing program oversight with budget support for future requirements.