Waste Management Specialist (Winter 2027) - South Pole
$1,560,000–$1,976,000 year
On-siteCentennial, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate with Hazardous and Solid Waste Managers to set seasonal priorities and schedules. Conduct community Waste Briefs, pick up hazardous waste, and perform qualitative testing including pH and flash point analysis. Process waste by marking, weighing, and storing items while updating Hazardous Waste Identification Sheets. Operate skid steers, drum dollies, and power tools to ensure efficient pick-up and shipping. Assume Spill Lead role to respond to, clean up, and report all spills. Maintain safety compliance, follow Job Hazard Analyses, and perform duties in a 70% outdoor, physically demanding environment at South Pole Station. Requires previous Antarctic deployment and OSHA HazWOPER certification.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Antarctic deployment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
- Able to lift 50 pounds consistently
- Familiarity with power tools and machinery
- Equipment operating experience
- 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 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 request by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Personnel Security office
Desired Qualifications
- Previous USAP Waste Management experience
- 1 year of Hazardous Materials shipping/characterization or reporting experience
- 2 years of Environmental remediation
- 1 quarter of college General Chemistry
- College degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science
- OSHA HazWOPER 40-Hour, current
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