Job Summary
The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and hard-working environmental scientist to support regulatory compliance and safety of the hazardous waste program at Fort Belvoir. The qualified applicant will demonstrate experience and working knowledge of hazardous waste management and regulatory requirements.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
The Environmental Business Line of AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and hard-working environmental scientist to support regulatory compliance and safety of the hazardous waste program at Fort Belvoir. The qualified applicant will demonstrate experience and working knowledge of hazardous waste management and regulatory requirements.
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inspecting hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas and <90-day storage sites for compliance with state and federal requirements (RCRA)
- Operating a hazardous waste storage facility
- Scheduling and overseeing hazardous turn-ins, pick-ups, and documentation
- Properly packaging and storing hazardous waste
- Completing and maintaining facility inspection logs
- Preparing for visits from state hazardous waste inspectors and answering questions
- Preparing hazardous waste, non-hazardous solid waste, and universal waste for disposal, including preparing waste profiles, bills of lading, shipping/tracking paperwork, and labeling as necessary
- Transporting hazardous waste from temporary storage units within the installation.
- Ensuring compliance of transportation and disposal of hazardous waste disposal agents is maintained
- Maintaining cradle to grave records of waste transported and disposed of off site
- Maintaining inventories of hazardous waste received
- Verifying training requirements are met prior to receiving or managing hazardous waste
- Maintaining digital records (database) of hazardous waste documents, personnel, and organization records
- Consolidating compatible waste streams to optimize utilization of container capacity
- Developing and submitting equipment maintenance / repair requests
- Maintaining cleanliness of the hazardous waste facilities
- Preparing reports and documentation
- Assisting with spill response
- Assisting with management plans and documentation for site accumulation areas
- Reviewing manifests prior to government signature and maintaining manifest records/files
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Environmental Science or similar discipline +2 years of experience demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Due to the nature of this project, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years related experience at a federal installation.
- Working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40, Parts 260 through 280.
- Must have good oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
- Be knowledgeable of hazardous waste regulations found at 9 Virginia Administrative Code (VAC) 20-60-970 through 20-60-1480
- Experience completing hazardous waste turn-ins, shipping, and tracking documents; as well as container labeling
- Experience conducting daily operations of a hazardous waste program
- Strong computer skills and capability to prepare and update reports and other documentation
- Experience developing and maintaining hazardous waste management procedures and practices
- Knowledge of safety procedures for proper waste handling
- Knowledge of OSHA and State and Federal Hazardous Waste regulations
- Initial 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current annual 8-hour refresher training
- Preferable to possess certifications required under Department of Transportation (DOT) HM 181, HM 215a, and HM 126f
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) generator training covering waste profiling, manifesting, and management requirements
- OSHA forklift operator training
- Military experience and familiarity with relevant military facilities and organizations
- Current National Agency Check (NAC) and eligibility to obtain Government IT system access
- Two (2) years’ experience related to collection data for RCRA biennial report
- Effective time-management, strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of DoD organizations and facilities
- Working knowledge of hazardous waste management, and site characterization methods
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) generator training covering waste profiling, manifesting, and management requirements
- Experience with DoD Environmental programs
Additional Information
- Capable of passing a National Agency Check, which will be required to gain access to Government IT Systems.
- No Relocation is available.
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.