Environmental Compliance Professional III - Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Compliance Professional III•Environmental Health & Safety University of Washington, United States 8 days ago

Location:

Medical Lake, WASHINGTON

Job Type:

FullTime Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary This is a full time position in the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) at Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis, Missouri. This position assists the Environmental Health and Safety Department in providing a safe work environment, fostering a safety culture among University staff and helps to maintain the institution's compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. This position is expected to collect, classify (according to EPA, DNR, DOT and WAP regulations), package, store, manifest, and ship unwanted chemicals and hazardous waste on the Danforth and School of Medicine campuses. This position also collects and manages universal waste, equipment, electronic waste and may assist with infectious waste collection, as well as, picking up and transporting radiation survey instruments; receiving and pickup of low level radioactive materials and wastes, making radiation measurements using survey instruments, gamma counters and liquid scintillation counters, recording and tabulating data on paper forms, and entering data into a computer data system. Serves on hazardous materials emergency spill response team. Must be able to work independently without direct supervision and also in team situations. In addition, this position assists in preparation of internal and external environmental reports and makes decisions on chemical properties and stability. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Chemical Waste/Unwanted Material Management Collects, classifies, packages and manifests hazardous waste, unwanted chemicals, universal waste and equipment throughout the Danforth and School of Medicine campuses. Expected to independently assess and decide whether chemicals hazardous waste are safe to move or combine. Visually inspect, interview staff and rely on their education and experience in making this judgment. Management of corrosive characteristic chemical waste through the elementary neutralization exclusion. Responsible for EPA/DOT/DNR/local compliance during collection and storage of hazardous waste or unwanted chemicals. Responsible for making hazardous waste determinations, utilizing appropriate DOT containers and packaging waste for shipment in a manner that mitigates safety and environmental risk. Conduct training of University faculty and staff on regulations and disposal requirements of unwanted material and hazardous waste regulations. Maintains inventory and records including data entry, chemical waste database management and waste generation tracking. Responsible for preparation, execution and record keeping of chemical shipments from all campuses including submittal of shipment inventories, bulk waste profiles, PIMW declarations, reconciliation of all container EPA codes and DOT classifications, oversight of shipment including review of all manifests, LDRs and shipping exceptions, record keeping including archival of containers and manifests in EHS Assist. Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Collects, classifies, transports packages of radioactive waste from a number of pick-up locations throughout the Danforth and Medical School Campuses. This includes performing wipe tests and reconciling radioactive waste inventories from these locations. This also includes ing barcode labels to indicate proper disposal and packaging radioactive waste for disposal and storage in the radioactive waste facility. Performing radiation waste surveys on collection carts, work areas and transportation vehicles. Assist Professional IV and Environmental Compliance Manager(s) with external and internal reporting requirements. Perform DEA Controlled Substances destruction. Evaluate, provide guidance and (as needed) perform deactivation of potentially reactive material. Serve as a member of the WU Hazardous Materials Spill Response Team (HAZWOPER).

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Ability to travel to various on•and off-campus locations Potential exposure to chemicals, radioactive materials, and potentially infectious materials in a laboratory and hazardous waste facility environment. Will need to carry an on-call (24/7) phone for spill response approximately once a quarter. Need to wear personal protective equipment during inspections, spill remediation, routine hazardous waste operations, and biological safety laboratory disinfection procedures, including encapsulating suits, gloves and boots, powered air purifying respirators, full face respirators, and self contained breathing apparatus. Physical Effort Frequent moderate to occasional heavy lifting and pushing up to and including 50 pounds, but typically 25 pounds or less. Moving of equipment and drums greater than 50 pounds, some weighing approximately 500 pounds, using lifting equipment including but not limited to carts, bins, flat beds, drum carts, lift and roll dollies, appliance hand trucks, lifting tables, powered and manual pallet jacks. Equipment Use of specialized equipment (mercury vacuum, SCBA, air monitoring equipment, etc.) Will be required to wear radiation dosimeters, and bioassay may be required using radiation monitoring measurements and analysis of bioassay samples. Work involves exposure to ionizing radiation and requires individual commitment to maintaining doses to self and others at levels that are as low as reasonably achievable. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications

Education:

B.S.•Bachelor Of Science•Chemistry

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40 Hour•Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Work Experience:

Environmental Health And Safety Or Related (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A commercial driver's license and good driving record are required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)•Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Chemical Hazards, Communication, DOT Regulations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Environment Health and Safety, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Lifting Equipment, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation, Radiation Protection Devices, Radioactive Material Handling, Radioactive Waste Management, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Respiratory Protective Equipment, Securities Regulations, Sound Judgment, Team Collaboration, Technical Reports, Technical Writing, Working Independently, Written Communication Grade G12 Salary Range $58,400.00•$99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestionswustl or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: hr.wustl/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.