Hazardous Materials Specialist II

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We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary Participate in the implementation and administration of programs that result in providing safe storage and disposal of hazardous waste. Process hazardous materials with a potential for chemical and/or biological exposure in support of those programs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: personnel assigned to departments from which hazardous/potentially hazardous waste may be generated. Includes research and academic faculty members and support personnel. This position typically will advise and counsel: personnel assigned to departments from which hazardous/potentially hazardous waste may be generated. This position will supervise: NA. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Collect regulated wastes and transport accumulation facility. Inventory, segregate, sort and label for off-site shipment. Job Duty 2 - Conduct training in initial hazardous waste accumulation. Job Duty 3 - Participate in inspections of hazardous waste initial accumulation points. Job Duty 4 - Generate and maintain appropriate records and manifests of disposed wastes; report discoveries of non-compliance or hazardous conditions. Job Duty 5 - Responds to emergencies regarding hazardous spills/incidents. Assist local emergency response authorities as required. Job Duty 6 - Maintain inventory of emergency equipment and spill clean-up supplies. Order supplies as needed. Job Duty 7 - Stay informed of changes concerning applicable codes and regulations regarding hazardous waste generation, accumulation, transportation and disposal. Job Duty 8 - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Other Required Qualifications CPR or AED certification Required Experience Two to three years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Board certification as CHMM at the Senior Level Preferred Experience Two to three years of experience in a university research setting, addressing hazardous waste programs Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires working knowledge and skills in the application of the principles, processes and practices of hazardous materials handling and disposal. Skills in related program implementation and administration and use of specialized chemical and analytical equipment are required as is use of office and specialized computer applications. 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 considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Job Grade: S5 Pay Range: $24.71/hr - $31.75/hr Salary will commensurate with experience and education Location: Atlanta, GA Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background screening, including a drug screening due to the responsibilities of the position. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.