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**Waste Management Specialist - Nuclear Fuel Services - Erwin, TN**
**Summary Description of Job:**
This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the NFS Transportation/Waste Management (T/WM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste regulations. Specific attributes include waste characterization, packaging, storage, and disposition including compliance with RCRA, TSCA, NRC and DOT.
**Major Duties and Responsibilities of Job:**
+ Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems associated with T/WM.
+ Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to on-site and off-site waste acceptance criteria.
+ Review and approve work requests, procedures, and drawings detailing proposed process changes and determine waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposal strategies. Waste streams included are RCRA, low level radioactive waste, mixed waste, PCB waste, and sanitary waste.
+ Develop/revise waste characterization document.
+ Prepare sampling and analysis plans in accordance with EPA guidance documents and SW-846.
+ Interpret laboratory analytical data and characterize material for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and disposal/treatment facilities waste acceptance criteria.
**Educational Requirements of Job:**
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Waste Management, Environmental Science or related science, engineering, or technical field OR 8 years of equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
**Experience Requirements of Job (Beyond educational or equivalent requirements)** **:**
Three (3) to Five (5) years experience since degree. Must have a working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and radioactive waste management pertaining to the packaging and management of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste.
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**Description**
Leidos has an opening for a **Waste Management Technician** **at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Ohio.** The **Waste Management Technician** will support the Waste Management and Environmental teams and spill response program.
The **Waste Management Technician** will ensure proper management of hazardous materials, including the completion and review of waste profiles for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated hazardous waste, universal wastes, used oils, and infectious waste; TSCA regulated asbestos-containing materials, and PCBs. Role will include sampling of environmental media for characterization, stormwater management, Underground Storage Tank inspections, spill response, review of property and equipment for hazards prior to disposal, and DOT transportation services.
**Must be available to work a flexible schedule and be on call.**
**Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent. Residence is required due to length of investigation required for non-U.S. persons.**
**Additional support may include:**
Inspections
Waste characterizations
Review and maintenance of shipping and disposal records
Completion of reports (weekly, monthly and annual)
Property decontamination and remediation
Coordinating subcontractors and jobs
Other duties as assigned
**Required Education and Skills:**
High school diploma and 5 years of experience required. Degree in chemistry, environmental science, or related field preferred with experience.
Ability to work under variable field conditions (weather, insects, and/or limited personnel and vehicle access).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - in particular, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel - for presentations, reports, and other uses.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with many personalities, as the position involves interfacing with client and on-site personnel.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to perform continuous physical labor, including moving materials up to 50 pounds.
Capability to evaluate problems as they arise; situational awareness; and understanding of how your actions could impact your Team's overall goals and objectives.
Ability to follow prescribed safety procedures at all times while performing various duties.
**Desired Experience:**
OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER training
Prior experience working with hazardous materials, knowledge of RCRA disposal regulations, knowledge of DOT regulations, knowledge of BUSTR regulations.
Experience operating lift equipment, such as forklifts, straight trucks with lift gates, pallet jacks and drum dollies.
A suitable applicant will be current in the following trainings or will have the ability to obtain the following within the first 90 days of employment.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) training
OSHA 29 CFR Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour training
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) trainings ICS-100, 200, 300, and 700
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**Original Posting:**
September 17, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $39,650.00 - $71,675.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.