Hazardous Waste Coordinator (3952)
Employer: Navarro Research and Engineering · Location: Cleveland, Ohio · Posting: NAV-B9748A560C · Type: Full-Time
Duties
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Hazardous Waste Coordinator (3952) in Cleveland, OH. Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Position Summary The Hazardous Waste Coordinator will support Navarro’s environmental services work for the NASA Glenn Research Center environmental contract in Cleveland, Ohio. This position coordinates hazardous waste and hazardous material compliance activities across federal government facility operations, including varied construction, research, maintenance, excess property, and geographically separate work locations. The Hazardous Waste Coordinator will apply federal and Ohio environmental regulatory knowledge to manage hazardous waste activities, waste profiles, off-site shipments, material evaluations, information systems, and compliance coordination for NASA Glenn Research Center, Lewis Field, and the Armstrong Test Facility. Responsibilities Coordinate hazardous waste management activities for multiple, varied, and geographically separate NASA Glenn Research Center work locations, including Lewis Field and the Armstrong Test Facility. Apply 40 CFR Parts 260 – 279 requirements, including Hazardous Waste Management System, standards applicable to waste generators, transporters, and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, land disposal restrictions, universal waste management, PCBs, and used oil management. Support compliance with Ohio Administrative Code OAC 3745 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and 29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA regulations. Manage self-lab pack operations, waste profile approvals, and coordination of off-site waste shipments with multiple generators. Evaluate real and personal property to identify environmental liability and potential materials of concern, including ITAR, asbestos, mercury, and lead. Support material reclamation and precious metals recovery regulatory compliance activities. Implement and support hazardous materials and waste information systems in varied work environments. Coordinate with Ohio EPA, local sewer authorities, county agencies, emergency-management organizations, NASA stakeholders, and internal project personnel to support compliant, safe, and effective waste management activities.
Qualifications
Experience with Ohio, Cuyahoga County, and Erie County environmental regulations and working for a government facility. Minimum of an associate degree or equivalent two-year undergraduate academic program in environmental science or another closely related academic discipline. Experience with 40 CFR Parts 260 – 279 requirements, including hazardous waste generator, transporter, and treatment, storage, and disposal facility standards; land disposal restrictions; universal waste management; PCBs; and used oil management. Experience with Ohio Administrative Code OAC 3745 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and 29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA regulations. Proven ability to remotely manage waste management activities at multiple, widely varied, and geographically separate sites, including separate buildings, separate work locations, and separate physical locations of NASA Glenn Research Center, Lewis Field, and the Armstrong Test Facility. Demonstrated ability and experience managing self-lab pack operations, waste profile approvals, and off-site waste shipments with multiple generators. Demonstrated experience evaluating real and personal property to identify environmental liability and potential materials of concern, including ITAR, asbestos, mercury, and lead. Experience with material reclamation and precious metals recovery regulations. Experience implementing hazardous materials and waste information systems in vastly different work environments. Resume must include the month and year for both the start and end date of each work experience for key personnel review by the Government. Preferred Qualifications Relevant NASA experience. Experience supporting hazardous waste, universal waste, PCB, used oil, hazardous materials, property evaluation, waste shipment, and environmental compliance programs at a federal government research or operations facility. Experience coordinating hazardous waste activities in Ohio with Ohio EPA, Cuyahoga County, Erie County, local sewer authorities, and emergency-management organizations. Education and Experience Minimum of an associate degree or equivalent two-year undergraduate academic program in environmental science or another closely related academic discipline, with experience supporting hazardous waste management, Ohio EPA regulatory compliance, OSHA compliance, property evaluation, waste profile approvals, off-site waste shipments, and multi-site waste management activities in a federal government facility environment. Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Compensation
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability