Hazardous Waste Shipper Lead

Requisition ID:  285792

• Relocation Authorized:  None
• Telework Type: N/A 
• Work Location: Pueblo, CO 
• Salary Range: $90,990 - $138,760 annually (determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant)

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Project Overview:

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) has safely destroyed 2,613 tons of mustard agent in mortar rounds and artillery projectiles stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD) approximately 25 miles from Pueblo, Colorado. Neutralization followed by biotreatment was the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the Pueblo chemical weapons stockpile. The completion of this mission has made the world a safer and cleaner place by revolutionizing a first-of-a kind process for chemical weapons destruction. PCAPP completed the operations and munition destruction phase as of June 2023 and has now entered the closure phase.

All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at the PCAPP project. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

Job Summary:

The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) is looking for a Waste Shipping Lead at the Pueblo, CO location. This position will report to the Waste Management Superintendent at the PCAPP project.

This position normally works a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from {5:30am-7:00am} — {4:00pm-5:30pm} Monday — Thursday, or Tuesday — Friday. This position will require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary.

This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel in the completion of waste shipping activities.
• Schedule waste shipments, and resolve associated issues, to support PCAPP project requirements.
• Support the PCAPP compliance and safety culture by working compliantly, safely, in accordance with procedures, and by demonstrating/enforcing a compliant
• Participate in the planning, training, and development of Waste Shippers, including performance reviews, career development discussions, work processes, coordination of work schedules and hours.
• Develop, revise, and maintain plans, procedures, and desk instructions, including the Hazardous Waste Management and Hazardous Material Environmental Reporting Plan, the Waste Shipment Documentation Procedure, Subcontractor Program Evaluation
• Perform subcontract technical representative (STR) functions for waste disposal, recycling, and transportation contractors. Develop STR capabilities among waste shippers, and ensure STR duties are performed correctly.
• Complete uniform hazardous waste manifest paperwork for shipments of hazardous waste to designated and approved disposal facilities.
• Lead responsibility for the uniform hazardous waste manifest database.
• Develop reports and other documentation in response to requests from project leadership, the customer, and/or regulators. Lead tours of the waste storage and shipping areas when appropriate.
• Perform and assist in project self-assessments.
• Assist in the compilation of reports including Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act / Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports.
• Perform inspections of waste transportation equipment, management areas, and activities.
• Perform assessments of treatment, storage, disposal facilities (TSDFs).
• Provide information to the Waste Management Superintendent for annual performance reviews.
• Act as a supervisor liaison for the shipping group in the absence of Waste Management Superintendent.
• Manage organization and compliance of waste storage locations.
• Perform a variety of staff support functions in support of the projects.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Waste Management Superintendent.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Must be US Citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated technical understanding of, and experience with, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Department of Transportation requirements, including inspection and labeling requirements.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and able to work safely at the PCAPP project.
• Ability to successfully complete required PCAPP training classes for this position.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Defense training/authorization to ship hazardous waste/materials.
• Demonstrated written and oral communications skills: well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience with, and thorough knowledge of, subcontractor technical representative (STR) duties.
• Experience working in a complex and highly regulated environment, such as a chemical plant, petrochemical refinery, nuclear plant, or a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility.
• Working knowledge of PCAPP project systems and procedures.
• Working experience with the Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS).
• Experience in the compilation of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act reports.
• Experience in writing and maintaining plans and procedures.
• Demonstrated interest and participation in community/volunteer activities.
• Previous supervisory experience.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the PCAPP Medical Safety Reporting Program. A safety-sensitive position refers to a job role where the employee's performance could significantly impact the safety and well-being of themselves, others, or the environment. Designation as a Safety-Sensitive position is due to one or more of the following criteria:

• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Respond during contingencies, taking urgent or emergency action as necessary to prevent personnel injuries or damage to equipment  or the environment.
  
  
  

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This project is subject to the Army Regulations (AR50-6 Chemical Surety) which governs persons performing work under the Unescorted Access Program (UAP). Depending on the work performed and the access granted a government security investigation and other physical requirements such as respirators may be mandated. Eligibility to be placed in a UAP position requires US citizenship.

The following Surety Program marked with an “x” apply to this job:

__x___ None / No Program

_____ This position is designated as a Chemical Duty Position and is subject to the requirements of the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, medical exam and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.

_____ This position is designated as an Unescorted Access Position (UAP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a series of screenings included but not limited to: a personnel security investigation, urinalysis testing, respiratory screening and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulations.    

This PCAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires PCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.
 

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