Environmental Specialist - Richmond, United States - Spencer Ogden

Description

Location: Richmond, Virginia

1-year contract, likely to extend

Full Time Position (40 hours/week)

Hybrid (2 days in office a week)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate field services and transportation logistics for a variety of wastes and materials, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, PCB, and recyclable materials.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as RCRA, DOT, and TSCA, and oversee adherence to federal, state, and local environmental standards.
• Promote corporate environmental policies by educating and supporting employees in implementing innovative practices for environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Interpret and apply new and existing environmental regulations, providing guidance to ensure company programs and projects meet regulatory requirements.
• Utilize electronic databases to analyze and monitor company compliance with environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficient understanding of Federal and State waste and transportation regulations (RCRA, TSCA, DOT) to effectively manage off-site transportation and disposal operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Logical reasoning abilities to assess alternatives, conclusions, or approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, understand, and engage with others, asking pertinent questions as needed.
• Capability to influence and collaborate with others to solve problems and foster open idea exchange.
• Aptitude for identifying and addressing complex problems, developing and evaluating solutions.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Maintain professionalism while delivering high-quality environmental services to customers.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Certifications or licensures related to environmental compliance are preferred