Job Title: RCRA Specialist / Sr. Waste Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated RCRA Specialist to support operational efforts in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal waste regulations across all facilities. The role involves ensuring adherence to environmental permits and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies. This position requires collaboration with external entities, operations personnel, and corporate management to maintain compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. As a project manager for disposal projects, the RCRA Specialist will communicate daily with customers, staff, and regulatory agencies. Additionally, the role involves managing project setup and invoicing within the project management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to team members and customers on RCRA compliance.
• Perform technical field and office work as required.
• Manage various waste stream determinations for RCRA status.
• Properly classify, identify, package, label, and schedule disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Characterize, sample, and profile waste streams.
• Prepare shipping documents in accordance with EPA and DOT regulations.
• Collaborate with Strategic Development to provide pricing and options for waste disposal and transportation.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports.
• Assist management in preparing and maintaining permit applications and modifications.
• Perform inspections of staging and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping and compliance.
• Review and approve all profiles for acceptance into the Solid Waste Processing Facility.
• Meet with customers to participate in job walks to understand the scope of work and any issues impacting costs and execution.
• Work with management to schedule tasks and ensure availability of manpower and equipment resources.
• Follow up on jobs with operational team and customers to ensure satisfactory completion, resolve issues, invoice, and collect payments.

Essential Skills

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations related to waste characterization and management of contaminated sites.
• Understanding of FDEP or EPA standard operation procedures for field sampling.
• Technical writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Project Management Software.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support leadership, management, negotiation, and problem-solving functions.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical sciences, geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience with environmental or industrial services projects preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• DOT HazMat (HM-141) Training.
• Understanding of laboratory methodology.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Effective communication skills with supervisors regarding safety, quality, and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

Preferred locations include Bartow or Titusville, with consideration for South Florida. Most of the work is conducted inside the office and the processing facility. There may be periodic one-day travel, with occasional projects throughout Florida requiring overnight stays.