HMMS Environmental Program Specialist II

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to verify U.S. employment eligibility using Form I-9
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and Common Access Card
• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months to a year clerical experience
• Ability pass a drug test
• Six-month trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications:

The specialists’ experience, education, and training must show enough of the knowledge, skills and abilities to demonstrate the potential to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specifically, the specialist may be evaluated on:

• Knowledge of operations, mission, command structure and guidance regulations of the specific site requesting the position.
• Knowledge of inventory procedures and the processes necessary to reconcile discrepancies.
• Knowledge of requisitioning, shipping, receiving, storage, and disposition of supplies/equipment.
• Skilled in operating automated equipment such as computer terminals and bar code readers/wands.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and/or Hazardous Waste
• Knowledge of the Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS)
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm.

Major Duties:

The specialist will provide general customer support in the HMMS program on site.  Additionally, the specialist will possess the ability to perform (at the discretion of the site POC) the following duties:

• Act as an application expert assisting the site with the general operation of the HMMS system.
• Provide research and problem-solving support as related to HMMS functions and capability.
• Responsible for processing, control, and coordination of documents authorizing the movement, storage, shipment, and issue of hazardous materials and waste.
• Assist in data cleanup and conversion activities inherent to any HMMS software release and update.
• Assist the HazMat Cell and Receiving Center personnel with HMMS material inventory and to reconcile collected data in HMMS. 
• Provide general support in the operation of such HMMS peripherals as label printers, portable data collections devices (PDAs), scanners, scales, workstations, etc.
• Assist the site system administrator, database administrator or system operators to ensure and validate HMMS system data backup routines execute properly.
• Accomplish general recording keeping and filing in accordance with site policies and procedures as assigned by local authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The contractor may be exposed, from time to time, to hazardous materials. The contractor may be required to obtain a Controlled Area Access Badge if assigned to an area in which one is required. 
• Travel may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed inside an office environment. However, some warehouse work may be required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Training:

The specialist may be required to complete training courses identified by Sphera and/or the government site as essential to job performance and may include (but not limited to) the following:

• HMMS Administration (taught by Sphera)
• Issue Point/Receiving Training (taught by Sphera)
• Waste Generators/Managers (taught by Sphera)
• Worker Right to Know
• Sphera Corporate Training

Government Required Training

Pay:

Commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Flexible Working Schedule

Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.