Hazardous Waste Specialist II

General Description Herndon Solutions Group (HSG) is seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist II to serve as the senior technical and program-administration resource for regulated and controlled waste management at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). Based primarily at Lewis Field in Brook Park, Ohio, the Specialist leads complex waste determinations, compliance records and reporting, shipment and vendor coordination, chemical reuse and Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) support, and program improvements. The position is responsible for evaluating regulatory compliance risks, assessing alternative waste-management approaches, and developing technical recommendations to support effective program administration and regulatory compliance. The Specialist supports both Lewis Field and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility (GRC-ATF), coordinates closely with other environmental staff to ensure consistent cross-site execution, and reports to the designated HSG Project Manager/Site Lead. The Specialist exercises independent judgment within delegated authority when evaluating complex compliance matters, prioritizing corrective actions, and recommending program improvements to management and Government personnel. How You Will Fulfill Your Mission Lead assigned regulated and controlled waste-management functions, including complex waste determinations, waste profiles, sampling strategies, disposal pathways, manifest administration, PCB and used oil requirements, and multi-site compliance coordination, evaluating regulatory obligations, environmental risks, and alternative compliance approaches to support informed program decisions. Review and approve the technical completeness of waste characterization packages, analytical data, profiles, manifests, land disposal restriction (LDR) forms, shipping documentation, exception reports, generator records, and inspection findings before Government action or signature, as applicable, exercising judgment in determining the adequacy of supporting information, identifying material compliance concerns, and recommending appropriate corrective actions. Develop sampling plans and coordinate NELAP-certified analytical services for waste, wastewater, soil, or other characterization needs; evaluate results and recommend compliant management options including assessment of alternative sampling approaches, data quality, regulatory implications, and potential environmental risks. Coordinate permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) and receiving-facility agreements, waste shipment schedules, cost estimates, subcontractor performance, return documentation, discrepancy resolution, and required follow-up. Prepare or support RCRA Biennial Reports, PCB annual document logs, hazardous waste contingency plan updates, compliance reports, status reports, and audit-ready operating records. Administer chemical reuse center activities, evaluate unused materials for reuse, and review HMMS authorization requests and Safety Data Sheets for environmental compliance implications, assessing potential regulatory restrictions, environmental risks, and alternative management approaches. Evaluate HMMS requests for potential air, TSCA, waste disposal, storage, and related environmental constraints; document recommendations and coordinate issues with the appropriate functional-area lead. Conduct or oversee accumulation-area inspections and complex field evaluations; determine the significance of findings, recommend response priorities, and track corrective actions through closure, evaluating regulatory exposure, operational consequences, and the effectiveness of proposed corrective-action strategies. Provide technical consultation and coordination for petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) and tank inspections, spill documentation, inventory validation, and corrective-action follow-up. Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, work instructions, inspection protocols, records controls, training materials, and perform…

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