Regulated Waste Program Coordinator

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Job Title:

Regulated Waste Program Coordinator

Department:

Administration and Planning | FOD Environmental Health and Safety

About/Summary

The Regulated Waste Program Coordinator (RWPC) reports to the Environmental Compliance Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).  The RWPC is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous and non-hazardous regulated waste. This role involves managing program staff, overseeing waste disposal, implementing best practices, conducting audits, and working with internal teams and external vendors to ensure environmental compliance and proper waste management.

Job Description Details:

The Regulated Waste Program Coordinator will work with the waste services team to ensure safe, proper and compliant management of hazardous and regulated wastes including but not limited to hazardous waste, regulated chemical waste, universal waste, radiological and biological waste.  This team member is expected to oversee the day-to-day activities of the regulated waste program, support all university departments and campuses to ensure regulated waste compliance with applicable laws.  This position ensures compliance, operational efficiency and effective communication of the group. Specific tasks may include:

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with RCRA, DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations related to hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste management.
• Maintain records of waste shipments, manifests, and disposal documentation. Prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.
• Perform or coordinate all necessary functions associated with hazardous waste management including transportation, storage, treatment, training, regulatory reporting and documentation.
• Conduct periodic waste audits, inspections, and compliance assessments. Address deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and coordinate follow-up as needed.

Operational Management

• Oversee waste accumulation, storage, labeling, transportation, and disposal activities while ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Picks up and transports hazardous chemical and infectious wastes from generation sites to EHS processing facilities for disposal or redistribution.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency response protocols for hazardous material disposal.
• Participate as a member of the EHS Emergency Response team and provide support during hazardous material emergencies.
• Perform and coordinate services related to waste characterization, analytical testing, recordkeeping, and other activities necessary for compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Train employees in waste management procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Manage relationships with waste disposal vendors to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Schedule and coordinate waste processing, shipment and disposal.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the Regulated Waste Program.

Communication

• Communicate regulatory requirements clearly through written and oral formats to campus stakeholders.
• Provide consultation to waste generators for non-routine waste streams or unique circumstances. Develop training programs, SOPs and schedules for staff and contract employees.
• Assist the Env