Hazardous Waste Operations Manager at Ames Research Center, CA

Hazardous Waste Operations Manager at Ames Research Center, CA

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Tetra Tech, an industry leader and nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm, is seeking candidates to fill a full-time Hazardous Waste Manager position for on-site work at NASA’s Ames Research Center (ARC), CA.

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• Manage hazardous waste facilities in compliance with Large Quantity Generator (LQG) regulations and other relevant statutes.
• Coordinate directly with Center personnel and ensure routine access to ARC facilities for operational needs.
• Maintain and update waste management and disposal records using government‑provided databases, including waste characterizations, sampling requests, and non‑conformance documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive records such as analytical results, waste profiles, manifests, LDR forms, container logs, and inspection records; provide records to the Government upon request.
• Review returned manifests and submit error and exception reports to regulatory authorities as needed.
• Prepare and submit annual hazardous waste generator fee returns, hazardous waste reports, EPA  questionnaires, PCB inventory logs, pesticide usage reports, asbestos notifications, and other required regulatory reports.
• Develop, maintain, and update hazardous waste contingency plans and site‑specific contingency plans.
• Prepare and submit reports related to waste minimization efforts, source reduction, and management review acts.
• Develop emergency response pre‑plans for potential spills and hazardous waste incidents.
• Create, maintain, and update waste management procedural manuals, work instructions, SOPs, and sampling plans.
• Conduct hazardous waste characterization sampling, including PCB wipe sampling, and submit samples to State‑cert laboratories.
• Perform quarterly and weekly compliance inspections of PCB‑containing items, hazardous waste CAAs, universal waste sites, and satellite accumulation areas (SAAs).
• Verify monthly checklists and accumulation start dates during routine waste pickups.
• Provide containers for hazardous waste storage and disposal as directed.
• Arrange for timely pickup and offsite disposal of hazardous, universal, non‑hazardous, PCB, asbestos‑containing, mixed, medical, and other regulated wastes.
• Segregate, store, package, and process regulated waste in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Prepare hazardous waste manifests and disposal documentation for Government or Contractor signature.
• Support hazardous waste generators with proper labeling, storage, and waste management practices.
• Consult on potential waste issues related to equipment excess and disposal.
• Ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and maintain thorough communication and coordination with Center personnel and Government entities.

The salary range for this position is $100 - 130K. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

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