Waste Management Supervisor - HAZWOPER Site

VNS Federal Services; Moss Landing (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VNS Federal Services is seeking a proactive HAZWOPER Supervisor to oversee safety and operations at a cleanup site in Moss Landing, CA. The role ensures regulatory compliance, manages emergency response efforts, and promotes a culture of safety.

You will lead field crews, supervise technicians, enforce the HASP, and coordinate training such as 40-hour HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-GI, with a background in project management or engineering.

Qualifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required.
• OSHA 30-HR General Industry Training preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification preferred.
• Experience leading hazardous materials cleanup or similar operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities essential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and operations at a HAZWOPER cleanup site to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise field crews and assign work to technicians based on training and skill.
• Enforce the Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and monitor PPE usage and procedures.
• Coordinate emergency response and spill containment activities.
• Conduct safety briefings and hazard communication with teams.
• Lead project objectives to completion with minimal risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Empathy & Coaching

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Supervisor to directly oversee safety and operations at a HAZWOPER cleanup project site. This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing emergency response efforts, and fostering a culture of safety. A HAZWOPER Supervisor is trained and certified under OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65) to oversee hazardous waste operations and emergency response activities. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Execute job description and daily routine job functions
• Assist in identifying and removing barriers that prevent technicians from doing their job
• Assist in monthly goal setting and performance measurement areas
• Serve as the front line supervisor in the field and be a knowledgeable resource to crews
• Assign work to HAZWOPER Technicians based on skill, training and experience
• Supervise tasks to ensure project objectives are met without incident or undue risk
• Implement and enforce the Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant standards
• Monitor use of PPE and ensure proper donning and doffing procedures
• Conduct safety briefings and hazard communication
• Coordinate emergency response and spill containment procedures
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions
• Lead and supervise field teams during hazardous operations

Training Expectations:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training
• 8-hour Site Supervisor training
• Annual 8-hour refresher training
• May require HAZWOPER Supervisor-level training if directly overseeing hazardous waste operations
• OSHA 30-HR General Industry Training
• Often has broader project management or engineering background

Qualifications

Preferred Certifications:

• Prior experience with hazardous materials clean up
• Prior supervisory experience
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification
• ICS/NIMS Training

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead personnel effectively
• Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve safety issues
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach to working with diverse teams
• Adaptability: Calm and flexible in dynamic or emergency situations
• Attention to Detail: Thorough in inspections, documentation, and compliance
• Empathy & Coaching: Supportive in mentoring staff and promoting safe practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities