Hazardous Materials Specialist

Qualifications

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Pay Grade: 111

Annual Salary Range: $62,700 - $92,500

The successful candidates placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Environmental

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Week One: Mon - Fri

Week Two: Tue Sat

• Quarterly Zero Waste Day Events held on a Saturday

Working Saturdays is a condition of the job, 2 to 3 Saturdays/month

Job Number:

RC# 902457

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position supports operations of the Household Products Collection Center (HPCC), provides technical expertise and coordinates with various city departments regarding the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste (hazardous, non-hazardous and universal) for all City facilities.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Manages the daily operation of the HPCC facility.
• Ensure City facilities comply with federal, state and local rules, regulations and best practices related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection and disposal.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder concerns related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste and provide effective customer support.
• Collect and coordinate waste shipments for HPCC and Tempe facilities.
• Develop and update regulatory reporting and tracking forms as required.
• Oversee activities of contractors and vendors operating at the HPCC and Zero Waste Day Events.
• Inspects infrastructure at City facilities to ensure compliance with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in safety and hazardous material handling or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicants full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License
• OSHA mandated - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Requirements Required to Pass

• US EPA Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) Waste management training, complete within six (6) months of hire.
• USDOT 49 CFR Transportation of Hazardous Material training, complete within six (6) months of hire.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.