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Society for Conservation Biology
Field HSE Environmental Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator coordinates environmental health and safety policies, completes workplace and equipment inspections and implements workplace safety programs. Coordinates occupational safety training for employees. Monitors compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations. May oversee handling of hazardous materials at a company site.
$68,455 / year median in Washington
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Field HSE Environmental Specialist Job DescriptionJob Description Job Summary The Environmental Specialist will support our environmental health and sustainability efforts by properly managing hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste materials. In this role, the Environmental Specialist will ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations while also ensuring the necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. The Environmental Specialist will participate in field testing, audits, and risk assessments and is responsible for providing appropriate documentation to inspectors. Essential Functions Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values." Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics." Properly manage hazardous, non-hazardous, and special waste streams, including, but not limited to, used oil. Perform required routine inspections of waste accumulation facilities. Manage the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan for the facility. Manage the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and materials needed for compliance. Respond as the field lead to direct response to spills and releases. Sample waste streams as needed to identify the constituents for proper profiling. Maintain inventory of required spill response materials and equipment. Manage the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the worksite. Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental processes and/or policies. Assess environmental risk, provide recommendations to address risk and participate in or run the approved course of action, including required regulatory documentation. Perform environmental compliance audits and due diligence investigations as needed. Prepare and submit all required compliance reports/certifications. Develop and maintain documentation related to environmental compliance programs. Perform additional assignments as required or assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or chemistry, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree. 2+ years of related environmental specialist experience. Strong computer capability including Microsoft Office programs. Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Attention to detail and timely task execution. Analytical abilities. Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the Company as well as outside stakeholders (regulatory agencies, customers). Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.