Staff Environmental Specialist

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are MSE Group, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental services provider.

The Staff Environmental Specialist position specifically focuses on supporting day-to-day operations in the Hazardous Consolidation Program (HCP) to achieve project milestones and accomplish mission requirements at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point. The primary goal of this program is to achieve life-cycle control and management of hazardous material (HM) through the application of sound management practices that minimize the types and quantities of HM procured, stored, distributed, and used to accomplish mission requirements. This position requires utilizing sound judgment and initiative in planning, organizing, and performing the essential duties and responsibilities outlined below.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

At MSE Group (a Montrose Environmental Group Company), we’re not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road – we’re committed to making it a reality. Our principles guide us: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $50K to $60K/year commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match (dependent on plan qualification).

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Staff Environmental Specialist, you will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Helping to administer the Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS) application to meet site-specific requirements.

• Providing technical support of the HM tracking software as needed.

• Supporting HCP expansion and tenant implementation.

• Managing authorized use lists (AUL) update requests and HMMS label requests.

• Validating safety data sheets (SDS) for new tenants and organizations.

• Developing HCP tenant binders.

• Conducting periodic inventories of HM at designated storage locations as needed.

• Preparing HMMS reports as needed.

• Supporting the free-issue HM program, aimed at promoting the beneficial reuse of HM as a diversion of hazardous waste streams.

• Participating and serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for HMMS in continual process improvement projects related to hazardous waste management.

• Participating in periodic reviews of Marine Corps Base Orders and Policies in relation to the management of HM.

• Participating in the development of Environmental Management System (EMS) measurable goals and contributing to successfully meet established goals.

• Supporting MCAS Cherry Point during internal and external Environmental Compliance Evaluations through data calls, process mapping, and review of regulatory requirements.

• Working effectively with MSE in both independent and team settings.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 2+ years of experience in area of expertise.

• Licensing and Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain HAZWOPER certification.

• Requirements: Full-time assignment onsite at MCAS Cherry Point - requires ability to successfully pass FBI background check.

• A very detailed knowledge of computer aided software, specifically the Microsoft Suite.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to Supervisors.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, and is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. There may be occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from the floor of supplies and materials weighing no more than 30 pounds. The work will involve some bending, standing or walking. Out of office site visits could potentially have more strenuous physical demands.

• Work environment will vary greatly depending on nature of assigned tasks.

• Possible work environments could include normal office working conditions in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

• The position may involve local travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow.

Want to know more about MSE Group and Montrose? Visit msegroup.com and montrose-env.com!

MSE Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.