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Environmental Specialist 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

Description

EHS Technologies is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist in support Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst.

Description:

A qualified candidate will have knowledge and experience with the following:

-Management/accomplishment of curbside pickup of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and safe transport to the onsite 90-day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Yard.

-Monitoring and tracking hazardous materials through the EESOH-MIS database. Data collection and organization to compile monthly reports.

-Knowledge of non-hazardous and hazardous waste operational procedures (handling, labeling, transport, etc.), industrial recycling processes, and internal compliance inspections.

-Performing and documenting weekly inspections of hazmat storage lockers and waste storage units. Accomplishing routine inspections of multiple 90-day waste accumulation points at Lakehurst and maintaining logs as required.

-Inspecting waste containers, fire protection equipment, water supply, spill and decontamination equipment, communications equipment, and alarm systems.

Additional Requirements:

Required: Completed OSHA 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training or equivalent.

Coordinates with the installation environmental element on federal and state mandated inspection, permit, and recordkeeping requirements.

Reviews NAWCAD Lakehurst Test Engineer Test Directives and other files / records, summarizes relevant information for environmental compliance, recommends environmental risk mitigation strategies, coordinates installation environmental review and communicates guidance to Test Department.  Follows up during the testing process to ensure compliance with guidance.

Coordinates historic survey responses, locates necessary historical documentation and escorts tours to historic sites.

Implements Joint Base Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. Provides periodic, written recycling guidance to the employee community through NAWCAD Lakehurst Public Affairs products and maintains current guidance on integrated solid waste management and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition procedures.  Maintains appropriate recycling containers in employee work areas and assists with procurement of additional requirements.  Coordinates with the installation for refuse / recycling dumpster activity and special recycling pickups as required.

Collects, tracks, computes, and summarizes statistical data in chart or narrative form as required.  Recommends changes to procedures to improve the reliability of data, enhance services, correct deficiencies, etc.

Monitors future requirements regarding specific pollutants (e.g., noise, radon, asbestos, pesticides, medical waste, acid rain, and unexploded ordnance).

Communicates, monitors, and tracks environmental training needs for the organization.

Identifies EMS and other environmental training requirements personnel assigned to the N68335 UIC.

Manages competency training records for competency assigned civilians, contractors, and military personnel.

Supports compliance assessments.

Ensures organizations with collateral environmental program duties are maintaining required records.

Conducts periodic self-inspections of organizational-level work areas and assists with the Installation Wing Commander’s Inspection Program, the installation’s Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP), internal / external environmental audits and federal / state inspections, as necessary.

Assists with developing corrective actions to address identified findings.

Serves as a conduit between the NAWCAD Lakehurst, the NAVAIR Lakehurst Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team, NAVAIR Lakehurst Site Operations Facilities, and the installation environmental function.

Reports any environmental emergencies by calling 9-1-1 and notifying supervisory chain immediately.

Attends EMS Cross Functional Team and other working group meetings as applicable to the NAWCAD Lakehurst mission.

Obtains Air Force eDASH website permissions as needed.

Reviews new missions or process changes that may affect the installations aspect prioritization and coordinates with the installation environmental function.

Implements organizational-level proposed objectives and targets against the Pollution Prevention (P2) hierarchy.

Provides inputs, reviews and monitors Installation Environmental Action Plans (EAP), Activity Management Plans (AMP) and other environmental plans as developed by the installation environmental function.

Attends annual refresher training as determined by the installation environmental function. Completes multiple various annual online training modules as needed.

This position requires physical activity that involves walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying light to medium weight items such as papers, books, small items of equipment, laptop computers, etc.  Occasionally, some work may require moving and/or lifting of computer component(s), system(s), and peripheral equipment.  This position is required to have a valid driver’s license authorizing the ability to drive a Government vehicle on base.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support the NAWCAD Lakehurst leadership, the Site Operations Office, the HAZMAT Team, and the installation environmental function in achieving the NAWCAD mission and program objectives.

Education/Experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, or technical field.

Experience: 3+ years’ experience in environmental management

Must attend annual refresher training as determined by the installation environmental function.

Exercises judgment and broad perspective in applying a thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices relating to environmental protection programs as they concern problems of organizing, planning, funding, and controlling environmental activities.  Some assignments require innovative and analytical techniques to resolve issues. 

Skill in using tact, diplomacy, mature judgment, and persuasion in dealing with personnel at all levels within and outside of NAWCAD.

Desired knowledge of the Air Force Environmental Management System, NAWCAD, and its mission and organization structure.

Work regularly involve long periods of standing, bending, lifting, and stooping to complete various moves and furniture configurations in office and laboratory environments. Work will require frequent and recurring site inspections which may require a good deal of walking.  This position must be able to carry boxes and other small to large items for disposal.

The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions (e.g., working at a storage, disposal, or spill site where there is risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals or other pollutants).  Outside exposure to hot and cold or rainy weather is expected.  Protective clothing and gear and observance of safety precautions are required. TDY is rare. 

Requirements: US Citizen and a Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one

US CITIZENSHIP, DoD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

EHS Technologies Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent  
Position Analyst  
Location Joint Base Lakehurst, NJ  
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