Waste Management Specialist (Summer 2026-2027) - Palmer Station
$1,040,000–$1,976,000 year
On-siteCentennial, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Collect and package all solid and hazardous wastes on station, ensuring proper documentation, labeling, and storage per SOPs. Process hazardous and radioactive waste by marking, weighing, and consolidating items into shipping containers while performing quality checks on inventory databases. Safely operate equipment such as SkyTraks and ATVs, and maintain accurate spill inventory records. Act as Spill Team Lead, conducting trainings, drills, and writing reports while organizing spill supplies for station fueling. Provide waste briefings to staff and assist with general station needs including snow removal and radio communications. Maintain a flexible schedule supporting Operations Division metrics and ensure seasonal replacement receives proper training.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years (or Antarctic seasons) of USAP Waste Management experience
- College degree (2 additional years of experience will substitute)
- Strong computer software experience
- Able to lift 50 pounds consistently and wear a respirator
- Valid Driver's License and Passport valid for six months after contract end
- Physically able to be active for 9 hours daily
- Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum
- Must pass physical qualification assessment
- Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of contract
- US citizenship or permanent residency required
- A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment
- Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete; online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide additional details and information as requested by NSF Personnel Security
Desired Qualifications
- 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience ' OR ' 2 years of Environmental remediation
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- 1 year of High School Chemistry or equivalent
- 1 quarter of college General Chemistry
- College degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science
- OSHA HazWOPER 40-Hour, current
- Familiarity with power tools and machinery
- Equipment operating experience
- Previous management or supervisory experience
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