We are seeking an experienced Environmental and Compliance Specialist with strong reviewing and decision-making skills. This position will focus on reviewing, correcting and maintaining paperwork as well as performing data entry and completing compliance requirements and reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a solid background in industrial and/or hazardous waste regulations and a commitment to safety and compliance. RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) expertise highly preferred to ensure our Hazardous Waste Division adheres to all environmental regulations and guidelines.
JOB DUTIES
- Review, correct, scan, maintain and file paperwork daily including but not limited to shipping manifests, scale tickets, regulatory notifications and other internal paperwork.
- Post-mark and mail required paperwork to customers at least weekly.
- Track paperwork, including discrepancies, to ensure timely filing to regulatory agencies.
- Stay current with RCRA and other hazardous waste regulations, as related to job duties. Work with department staff to develop work plans/procedures to adjust to changing regulations.
Training and Education:
- Provide training sessions on RCRA and applicable hazardous waste regulations to employees, ensuring understanding and adherence to guidelines.
Inspections and Compliance:
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with RCRA and other environmental and safety regulations, providing guidance to workers on best practices.
Additional Duties:
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall safety and compliance initiatives of the division.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in technical fields such as chemistry, engineering, geology, or environmental sciences.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in environmental health and safety
- Preferably within an industrial, chemical processing or hazardous waste management facility.
- Must have experience working with of RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in documentation and record management.
- Must be skilled in Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent pdf program as well as all Microsoft applications.
- Pre-Employment background check, and drug screening, is required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Ability to climb stairs, traverse rugged terrain on foot, carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally travel by air.
What's in it for you!
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees’ physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees’ physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee’s need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA)– Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
Telemedicine– All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day…including holidays!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k)- Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Life and Disability Insurance– Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
Voluntary Life Protection Plans – Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
Rewards and Recognition Programs – We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
Employee Discount- Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.