Hazardous Waste Program Specialist or Program Coordinator
- Free
- Published date: February 12, 2025
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- Oregon, United States
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Planning/Project Management
Department: Safety and Risk Services
Classification:
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (EHS2): $26.97-$41.28 per hour / Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (EHS3) $31.06-$47.64 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 10, 2025; open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, submit a complete application that includes an online application and resume addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
All applications must be submitted here, careers.uoregon. edu/en-us/job/535025/hazardous-waste-program-specialist-or-program-coordinator
As the position is dual listed, candidates will be evaluated for both the EHS2 and EHS3 position descriptions.
Position Summary
We are seeking to fill one position as either a Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2) or a Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3).
Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist:
As part of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department at the University of Oregon, the Hazardous Waste Specialist collects, documents, and disposes of hazardous, universal, and biohazardous waste consistent with state and federal law. The Hazardous Waste Specialist trains university waste generators on efficient processing, appropriate documentation, and required disposal practices for their regulated wastes. The Hazardous Waste Specialist schedules and coordinates waste shipments with hazardous waste vendors, checks and signs hazardous waste manifests, and keeps detailed records. The Hazardous Waste Specialist provides regular feedback to campus partners and EHS management, enabling continued regulatory compliance. Collaboration and communication with other parts of EHS are key to day-to-day interactions.
Responsibilities of the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator:
The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator is responsible for managing hazardous waste disposal processes for the Eugene campus (~300 acres, 80+ buildings, and total property value in excess of $3.8 billion) and provides oversight and technical expertise to operations conducting hazardous waste management at satellite campuses. This position conducts and leads operations providing for employee safety and protection of the environment under UO policy IV.05.01. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator serves as a backup for the Hazardous Materials Manager and Chemical Safety Officer. The Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator leads the work of 1-2 hazardous materials/waste specialists, 1-2 student workers, and will have primary responsibility for oversight of the day-to-day management of hazardous waste disposal contractors' and vendors' work including having the authority to halt hazardous waste management work of UO contractors or staff if necessary.
Special Requirements for both levels:
This position requires the 40-hour HAZWOPER training or will successfully acquire training within 6 months of hire.
This position requires the RCRA subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
This position requires the Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
This position will require a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification
Work Schedule for both levels:
This position provides essential services to university operations, both routine and emergency and must be available for 24-hour call-back response to incidents involving hazardous materials, or other incidents as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2):
A Bachelor's degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical
sciences; AND
Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications.
Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
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Minimum Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3):
A Bachelors degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND
Five years of experience performing duties comparable to Level 2 ; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications.
Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience.
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses.
Level 2 Environmental Health & Safety professionals apply high levels of knowledge and experience in environmental and occupational health/safety to work proficiently and independently within multiple areas of assignment, including, but not limited to, utilizing a broad knowledge of chemical hazards and related regulations, writing procedures for material safety programs, responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and others, and preparing written reports and recommending procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2):
Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional
experience in waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, public health, or environmental compliance programs.
40-hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire).
RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
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Preferred Qualifications for the Hazardous Waste Program Coordinator (Environmental Health & Safety Professional 3):
Advanced degree relevant to EHS department mission.
40-hour HAZWOPER training (required within 6 within 6 months of hire).
RCRA subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Hazardous Materials Shipping (CFR 49) subject matter specialist training (required within 6 months of hire).
Experience at a research university collecting and processing hazardous wastes.
Experience at a research university educating hazardous waste generators on appropriate tactics.
Completion of graduate-level courses or additional experience applicable to waste management, industrial hygiene, occupational health, public health, or environmental compliance programs.
FLSA Exempt: No
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