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Job Description

The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and hard-working hazardous waste technician to support regulatory compliance and safety of the hazardous waste program at Fort Belvoir. The appropriately qualified applicant will demonstrate experience and working knowledge of hazardous waste management and regulatory requirements.

This position is a full-time on-site position.  There is no telework availability with this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Inspecting hazardous waste satellite accumulation points and<90-day storage sites for compliance with state and federal requirements (RCRA)Operating a hazardous waste storage facilityScheduling and overseeing hazardous turn-ins, pick-ups, and documentationProperly packaging and storing hazardous wasteCompleting and maintaining facility inspection logsPreparing for visits from state hazardous waste inspectors and answering questionsPreparing hazardous waste, non-hazardous solid waste, and universal waste for disposal, including preparing waste profiles, bills of lading, shipping/tracking paperwork, and labeling as necessaryTransporting hazardous waste from temporary storage units within the installation.Ensuring compliance of transportation and disposal of hazardous waste disposal agents is maintainedMaintaining cradle to grave records of waste transported and disposed of off siteMaintaining inventories of hazardous waste receivedVerifying training requirements are met prior to receiving or managing hazardous wasteMaintaining digital records (database) of hazardous waste documents, personnel, and organization recordsConsolidating compatible waste streams to optimize utilization of container capacityDeveloping and submitting equipment maintenance / repair requestsMaintaining cleanliness of the hazardous waste facilitiesPreparing reports and documentationAssisting with spill responseReviewing manifests prior to government signature and maintaining manifest records/files

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma + 2 Years of Related Experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationExperience in hazardous waste management activitiesDue to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.Must be a US Citizen capable of passing a National Agency Check, which will be required to gain access to Government IT Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have good oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience completing hazardous waste turn-ins, shipping, and tracking documents; as well as container labelingExperience conducting daily operations of a hazardous waste programMust have strong computer skills and capability to prepare and update reports and other documentationMust have experience developing and maintaining hazardous waste management procedures and practicesMust have thorough knowledge of safety procedures for proper waste handlingMust have thorough knowledge of OSHA and State and Federal Hazardous Waste regulationsInitial 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current annual 8-hour refresher trainingPreferable to possess certifications required under Department of Transportation (DOT) HM 181, HM 215a, and HM 126fResource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) generator training covering waste profiling, manifesting, and management requirementsOSHA forklift operator trainingMilitary experience and familiarity with relevant military facilities and organizationsCurrent National Agency Check (NAC) and eligibility to obtain Government IT system access

Additional InformationRelocation is not available for this positionSponsorship is not available for this position

Security Eligibility – This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance or Position of Public Trust associated with this position. This offer of employment also is contingent upon meeting and adhering to the following conditions prior to and during your employment:

Your ability to successfully complete the forms and provide documents necessary for your security review and/or clearance processing, as directed by Corporate Security (PERSEC), which may include the SF 86 Personnel Security Questionnaire, credit release, and other forms.

 

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.