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Hazardous Waste Specialist - Environmental Health and Safety - UTK

Position Number: 6079535
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Hazardous Waste Specialist - Environmental Health and Safety - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2148
Job Category: Public Safety
Posting Date: 03/14/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2040 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The primary function of this position is to provide support to the Environmental Program.

Responsibilities
The primary function of this position is to provide support to the Environmental Program in the following areas:

Collecting, segregating, bulking, and storing hazardous waste generated by the University on a weekly basis
Manage and inspect 90-day CAA waste areas and Satellite Accumulation Areas
Conduct cleanup of small spills, as needed
Move and/or replace waste drums from various laboratories
Assist in developing and revising environmental policies, procedures, and written program documents for the Environmental Program
Conduct compliance inspections / audits and generate written reports
Prepare and ship waste products and samples
Assist with management of a limited quantity of "Mixed Radioactive Waste & Bio-Hazardous Waste

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in one of the following areas of study: chemistry, environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, hazardous materials management, environmental management, industrial hygiene, toxicology, or similar program.

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years' work experience in safety and health, or environmental field experience.

The following are preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in field of study described above

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

DOT/RCRA/IATA certifications

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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