University of Missouri-Kansas City Hiring for Hazardous Waste Coordinator, UMKC Environmental Health & Safety, at Kansas City, MO  Full Time

Division of Finance & Administration – Environmental Health & Safety

The department of Environmental Health and Safety at UMKC seeks a Hazardous Waste Coordinator to ensure the safe and legal management of hazardous waste materials. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for generators of hazardous waste at UMKC. The position involves the management of waste materials generated from a variety of sources including laboratories, shops, studios, and construction sites. The successful candidate will coordinate hazardous waste activities at two generator sites – one Large Quantity Generator (LQG) and one Small Quantity Generator (SQG).

Nature of Work

Manage the collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste from campus locations. Physically handle and manipulate containers of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Respond to the release of hazardous chemicals. Train and educate employees and students on topics related to the proper management of hazardous waste. Develop related guidance documents.

• Inspect operations generating or having the potential to generate hazardous waste.
• Explain regulations that are sometimes complex or confusing.
• Effectively communicate University policies to faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate with other EHS team members to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Key Responsibilities

This position serves as the department’s subject matter expert (SME) for hazardous waste compliance and is responsible for identifying conditions and/or practices that fail to meet applicable regulations or policies. Use of a computer and electronic database are essential functions.

• Perform hazardous waste determinations.
• Develop and prepare waste profiles.
• Recognize hazardous conditions related to the storage, use, and disposal of chemicals.
• Assist with waste pick up requests from customers.
• Transport hazardous chemicals as permitted by law.
• Utilize and maintain the hazardous waste management database.

• Bachelor’s degree in related/relevant area
• Three (3) years of qualifying experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• Current HAZWOPER training.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential.

• Full time, benefit-eligible, salaried (exempt) position.
• $50,367 – $70,880 annually commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.

Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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