Q&A Diversified is looking for an Environmental Technician. This position supports the Compliance Management Branch and is responsible for providing hazardous waste technical expertise and ensuring compliance throughout the facilities, as well as the units within the Public Works Environmental Division at Fort Polk. Additionally, this position is responsible for tracking, advising, and meeting the hazardous waste compliance requirements for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous Waste Management, 40 CFR 260- 262,40 CFR Part 372, DOD, state, and local regulations.
Specific tasks and responsibilities include:
- Support 24/7 emergency hazardous material/hazardous waste spill response team by responding within 90 minutes of spill notification incident and oversee the management and handling of all spill media; and prepare a report for each response
- Receive, characterize, and properly dispose of hazardous waste, hazardous material, POL products, and restricted items turned in by military, government, and contractor activities on the installation and training at JRTC and Fort Polk.
- Research, gather, and complete documentation required to turn in hazardous waste to DLADS, such as DA 1348-1A (issue release/receipt document), DRMS Form 1930 (waste analysis profile sheet), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other required information.
- Maintain files of all turn-in documentation, track manifest receipts, and prepare and coordinate "Exception Reports" in accordance with 40 CFR.
- Ensure all hazardous/nonhazardous wastes are properly containerized in accordance with Performance Oriented Packing Standards (POPS). In some cases, this will require packaging or repackaging.
- Oversee the packing of all regulated and non-regulated waste packaged by the disposal Contractor at DLADS to ensure all Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable regulations are met.
- Review and provide recommendations on all hazardous waste manifests for technical accuracy before completion. A copy of each completed packet shall be placed in the CMB office files immediately after shipment and documented in the Monthly Status Report.
- Assist in the maintenance of two 90-day storage facilities in accordance with 40 CFR 262.34 to collect hazardous waste and immediately inform the CMB of any potential non-compliance issues. Each facility will be inspected weekly.
- Obtain samples of products for sufficient analytical testing for approximately 10-20 sampling events. Complete the chain of custody forms and coordinate with the waste generator to ensure that proper credit card paperwork is completed prior to shipping sample. Submit a sampling report within 1 week of receiving sample results.
- Provide the government documentation in the Monthly Status Report, including items and supplies issued and the associated costs.
- Respond to POL and Hazardous Material/Waste spills, oversee the management, clean-up, and handling of all spill media, and recommend clearance once the noted deficiencies have been corrected.
- Provide additional environmental support of the APOD (Alexandria, LA) through training Rotational Training Unit (RTU) personnel on environmental compliance requirements with local, state (LDEQ), and federal environmental regulatory requirements, to ensure individuals understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting the Fort Polk training land environment and helping Fort Polk achieve its environmental goals and objectives.
Specific Qualifications
- High school degree, GED required.
- Knowledge and experience conducting technical environmental support.
- Experience working on a military installation desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include experience preparing regulatory reports (e.g., MS4 Annual Report, IGP Annual Report, etc.).
- Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, removing, and replacing heavy manhole covers utilizing appropriate tools, as well as operate a forklift, drum dolly, pallet jack, bandsaw, and various hand and power tools.
- Experience with MS Windows OS and Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Required.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and meet strict government and regulatory reporting requirements.
- A valid driver's license is required to travel or operate government or company vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to pass an initial and biannual physical.
- Able to pass a drug screening and government background investigation/obtain favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) in order to maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Information Technology (IT) access.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations and experience with profiling hazardous waste according to 40 FR - preferred.
- HAZWOPER Training (Initial or Refresher) - preferred.
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