Job Information
Akima Environmental Specialist II in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Overview
This position will support and maintain the Arnold AFB Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management Program in accordance with federal and AF requirements. The program includes managing the accumulation, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste, regulated waste, and hazardous materials generated at Arnold AFB.
Responsibilities
Managing 90-day Accumulation Points
Ensuring compliance with all state and federal HW regulations as well as Arnold AFB’s RCRA permit
Storing waste drums in appropriate bays
Ensuring daily housekeeping tasks are completed at the Treatment, Storage, & Disposal Facility
Ensuring drums are properly labeled to meet RCRA standards
Coordinating pick-up of waste drums at various locations on base
Scheduling and coordinating shipments of hazardous waste through DLA-DS
Maintaining records including HW manifests, Waste Identification Forms, and Lab analyses
Performing sampling of waste drums and coordinating with lab personnel to properly identify drum contents
Determining proper classification of wastes and creating waste profiles prior to shipment
Serves as the ESOH-MIS SAAR POC for hazardous materials/waste management
Coordinating all waste shipments for Globally Separated Units (White Oak and Moffett Field); occasional travel to GSUs may be required
Preparing technical reports for support on annual waste reports, data calls, and PCB reports
Assisting in regulatory inspections as well as weekly AF inspections
Responding to hazardous spills and releases reported by the Ops Center
Ordering waste containers such as drums, poly totes, rolloff boxes, etc. as needed/requested
Qualifications
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
Knowledge and understanding of Federal Regulations regarding hazardous and toxic wastes (e.g. RCRA & TSCA)
Desired Qualifications:
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification
HAZMAT Ground Shipper Certification
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Health, Safety & Environmental
Travel: None
Organization: AID - Akima Intra-Data
Clearance: Able to Obtain Secret
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-13020