Environmental Compliance Specialist

Herndon Solutions Group

. Serve as the primary on-site compliance coordinator for GRC-ATF across waste, POL/tank, spill, stormwater, and wastewater programs .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance coordination, including hazardous waste management, stormwater permit implementation, and spill response. Proficient in conducting inspections, evaluating facility operations, and preparing compliance documentation while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Management TrainingDOT Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper TrainingOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER TrainingEnvironmental Compliance InspectionsNPDES Permit Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Environmental Compliance CoordinationSampling CoordinationData ReviewCorrective Action TrackingField InspectionsWaste ManagementSpill AssessmentPermit Data ManagementOperational Risk AnalysisMulti-Media Environmental Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationInitiativeAdaptabilityIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management CertificationDOT Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper CertificationOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationOhio BUSTR Class A/B or Class C Operator Training

Industry Keywords

SPCC RequirementsStormwater ManagementWastewater ComplianceEnvironmental Data ReportingOhio EPA Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary on-site compliance coordinator for GRC-ATF across waste, POL/tank, spill, stormwater, and wastewater programs
Maintain awareness of permits, plans, inspections, monitoring, records, deliverables, and corrective actions
Evaluate facility operations, projects, storage areas, tanks, outfalls, wastewater discharges, construction activities, and spill conditions for environmental requirements
Conduct and document hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, POL/tank, stormwater, wastewater, construction, and other compliance inspections
Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Support regulated and controlled waste activities, including generator coordination, waste determinations, profiles, accumulation-area management, shipment documentation, sampling coordination, and cradle-to-grave records
Support SPCC, POL, and tank program requirements, including inspections, inventory validation, spill response guide updates, alarm and event documentation, and corrective-action tracking
Coordinate spill assessment, containment strategy, sampling, waste management, documentation, reporting determinations, and post-event follow-up
Support stormwater permit implementation, inspections, outfall screening, BMP inspections, sampling coordination, and pollution-prevention plan updates
Support wastewater compliance through sampling, data review, inspections, equipment checks, reporting inputs, and investigation of abnormal conditions
Coordinate with laboratories and functional-area leads on sampling plans, chain of custody, data quality, analytical results, and follow-up actions
Prepare or support compliance reports, inspection records, permit data, corrective-action responses, environmental status updates, and audit documentation
Analyze cross-media findings and operational changes to identify compliance risks and integrated corrective actions
Support audits, regulatory inspections, investigations, emergency drills, project reviews, meetings, and field activities
Coordinate with Hazardous Waste Specialists and functional leads across GRC locations
Independently evaluate compliance conditions, prioritize findings, and track ATF issues through closure
Report to the designated HSG Project Manager/Site Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 0-2 years of experience collecting information and/or following procedures to collect samples
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management training and required refreshers
DOT Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper training and required refreshers
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and required refreshers
Applicable NASA SATERN and site-specific environmental, safety, spill response, stormwater, POL, and waste-management training based on assigned duties
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain required NASA facility access
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers
Ability to adapt to new environments and situations
Ability to lift, carry, or move 30 pounds or more; climb stairs; bend, stoop, twist, and reach; and stand or walk for two hours or more at one time
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work in varying weather and site conditions
Ability to conduct field inspections and sampling and provide limited hands-on support
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, geology, occupational safety, or a related discipline
Preferred: Three or more years of multi-media environmental compliance experience at an industrial, research, aerospace, government, or similarly regulated facility
Preferred: Experience with Ohio EPA requirements, NPDES permits, SPCC requirements, RCRA generator standards, construction stormwater controls, and environmental data and reporting systems
Preferred: Ohio BUSTR Class A/B or Class C operator training, stormwater inspection credentials, or other applicable media-specific qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain required NASA facility access
Supports GRC core business hours
May participate in assigned emergency readiness and response coverage, including after-hours support when required