Environmental Specialist I

Boston MA

Description

This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. Requirements: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred. Strong team player. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  Computer proficiency. Responsibilities: Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures. Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off- loading, and coordinating transportation. Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems. Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies. Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste. Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness. Other duties as assigned.