Environmental Health Services Specialist

Environmental Health Services Specialist
Store Support Center

We are searching for an experienced Environmental Health Services Specialist for our Store Support Center, located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA 90040.

The Environmental Health Services Specialist reports to the Regional Manager of Loss Prevention/Environmental Compliance and will provide assistance and clerical support for the company’s environmental, and government regulatory compliance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required.

• Data input and management of company CERS records, (California Environmental Reporting System)
• Preparation, review, and submission, of company HMBP (Hazardous Materials Business Plans)
• Assist with deploying, tracking, and record retention of hazardous waste training programs
• Prepare, submit annual summary for EPA ID# verification and maintain company EPA ID #’s
• Track/maintain company Hazardous Waste Manifests and Land Disposal Restriction records
• Prepare, submit, track annual renewal of Hazardous Waste Permits
• Maintain Data Integrity of Operations Haz Mat database
• Liaison with local, state and federal government agencies (CUPAs, PAs, Fire Departments, DEH, DTSC, CAL EPA, EPA, DOT, CARB)
• Follow up and track all regulatory visits to ensure timely return to compliance
• Conduct hazmat audit review and analysis and work with stores to assist in getting back in compliance.
• Visit store and warehouse facilities to review compliance.
• Prepare stores for announced inspections/assist on any regulatory inspection or corrections
• Review of reclamation reports and work with Data to change and update proper hazmat designation and reclamation status
• Analyze RMS exception reports and mentor store on violations
• Coordinate new store hazmat set ups and site inspections during store closures and all proper closure protocols
• Respond to and assist with recall projects and emergency responses
• Assist with maintenance and data integrity of WERCS program
• Respond to requests relating to Hazardous Waste services and supplies
• Answer questions pertaining to company hazardous waste program
• Primary contact for company environmental vendors
• Other administrative functions related to the EHS
• Expense line monitoring and tracking
• General reporting: hazardous waste generation, training reports as well as any additional reporting requested

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (B.A/B.S.) or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic knowledge of hazardous waste laws and regulations, RCRA, CHSC, CCR; Title 22, preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good scientific, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented, and have excellent organizational skills
• Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills

Smart & Final provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.