CDI has a permanent, full-time position for an Environmental Specialist in the NW Tupelo, MS area.  This is a must have role we are looking to start interviewing for immediately.  The right candidate will have a strong background in water/waste treatment regulations and EPA compliance, and will be familiar with MS State laws and regulations, as well.  The right person can come from any industry (Power, manufacturing, etc.) as long as they have the right skill set.  Please send your most recent, up-to-date resume and questions directly to Adam.Crawford@cdicorp.com for immediate action.

The Environmental Specialist [ES] oversees all the environmental requirements of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the wastewater treatment system
• Managing the waste disposal (including hazardous waste) system
• Maintain records and submit reports meditated by State and Federal regulations. These regulations include RCRA, NPDES, and SWPPP
• Responsible for approval of chemicals used in the plant and any efforts involved in reduction of hazardous waste
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Emergency Contingency Plan. This includes oversight of all OSHA, EPA and DHS requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision of the wastewater treatment facility and compliance to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES] permit.
• Supervision of the disposal and reduction of hazardous waste as mandated by 40 CFR, Hazardous Waste Management System under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA].
• Submission of annual Federal mandated reports (Tier II, Form R, Form GM).
• Submission of monthly State mandated reports (e-DMR, SWPPP)
• Entering environmental data into the e plan system.
• Approval of all new incoming chemicals & keeping MSDS database current.

Critical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must know how to use computer and Excel spread sheets.
• EPA Training on Toxic Release Inventory TRI report.
• Understand Issues In Storm Water Regulations.
• RCRA training on disposal of hazardous materials.
• Understand NPDES permit requirements.

Education / Training Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Five years of related experience
• Continuing education of RCRA, EPA, etc.