Job Details

Hazardous Materials Specialist

Position Number: 6243987
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Hazardous Materials Specialist

Job ID: 285839
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides professional and technical expertise in hazardous materials management in support of the University's Environmental and Occupational Safety. Responsible for implementing

and managing the University's hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and universal waste management programs. Ensuring the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal

of waste materials in full compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, KSU/USG policies, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Performs waste collection and disposal operations including identification, classification and segregation of hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, regulated medical waste and recyclable materials
2. Coordinates timely pick-up and disposal of hazardous wastes through University approved vendors
3. Maintains and update hazardous wastes inventories and supplies
4. Conducts regular inspections of campus laboratories, shops, and other facilities to verify compliance with RCRA, DOT, EPA, and state hazardous-waste regulations
5. Provides technical guidance to faculty, staff, and students on proper waste handling, packaging, labeling, and disposal procedures
6. Accurately maintains hazardous materials waste records including waste manifests, training records, and regulatory documentation in the University's database
7. Prepares and submits regulatory reports as required
8. Develops and delivers training on hazardous waste materials management, universal waste and other related EHS topics
9. Serves as a resource to departments for questions regarding hazardous waste, including waste minimization and spill prevention
10. Responds to and investigates hazardous materials incidents such as spills or leaks
11. Coordinates initial spill containment, cleanup, and follows-up on corrective actions in accordance with HAZWOPER protocols and KSU procedures
12. Supports the planning and implementation of emergency response exercises to ensure readiness
13. Participates in university safety committees, as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Occupational Health and Safety, Life Sciences, Environmental Health Science, Physical Science, Chemistry or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training
Hazardous Materials Transportation training (DOT)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (HAZWOPER)

Proposed Salary

The minimum of the salary range is $63,840. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to review and classify hazardous wastes
Able to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time and meet assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
General knowledge and understanding of hazardous material safety principles, risk assessment, hazard analysis, and incident investigation
Knowledge of hazardous and universal waste rules and regulations
Knowledge and ability to properly label, organize and store wastes

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Proficient in waste management software and safety data sheet management software (or willingness to learn)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills, phone, and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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