Regulated and Control Waste Management Specialist

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is hiring a full-time Regulated and Control Waste Management Specialist for Environmental Compliance at a client research campus in Hampton, Virginia. The Regulated and Control Waste Management Specialist is responsible for the cradle-to-grave management of hazardous and regulated waste streams. This position ensures full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements.

Straughan Benefits

One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing generous benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirment plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee hazardous waste operations, including lab packing and waste profiling
• Operate and maintain the Waste Disposal Tracking System (WDTS)
• Conduct inspections of accumulation areas to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Prepare hazardous waste manifests, biennial reports, and discrepancy reports
• Coordinate packaging, pickup, and off-site disposal of hazardous and regulated waste
• Deliver training on waste management protocols and spill response procedures
• Support environmental audits and maintain required documentation for compliance verification

Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing RCRA hazardous waste, including comprehensive cradle-to-grave oversight
• Proven experience overseeing hazardous waste programs and personnel, with a strong compliance track record
• Expertise in lab packing a wide variety of unique laboratory chemicals
• Thorough understanding of technical aspects of controlled waste management and the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Desired Qualifications

• RCRA Hazardous Wate Management Certification
• DOT HAZMAT Employee Training Certification
• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status