Environmental Protection Specialist

Job TitleIf selected at the GS-09 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacityPerforms direct compliance responsibilities for physically stored hazardous materials at the DLA Disposition Services site to include a 90-day hazardous storage facility and/or a Conforming Storage Facility for all hazardous materials generated.Coordinates a Conforming Storage Facility for all Hazardous materials generated throughout a state area or equivalent.Determines when permits are required, prepares or coordinates the preparation of the applications and resolves any problems to ensure that permits are obtained at the right time.Performs tasks related to all technical aspects of the environmental disposal program at full-service sites including Hubs, retrogrades, special contracts or unusual waste streams.Ensure the facility remains or comes into regulatory compliance.Conducts pre-receipt inspections of hazardous materials and waste generation.Provides technical guidance to field office materials handling personnel performing actual receiving/warehousing functions.Establishes and furnishes guidance to sales and reutilization personnel pertaining to the RTD/Sales of hazardous materials and waste.Furnishes guidance to DLA Disposition Services personnel pertaining to all applicable environmental regulations and policies. Implements and administers an Environmental Management System (EMS) for designated site(s).