Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Clean Air Act (C

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

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Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Clean Air Act (CAA) Compliance Specialist.

Job Duties:

• Serve as primary subject matter expert and POC for RCRA and CAA compliance.
• Conducts regular inspections of central accumulation areas and satellite accumulation areas focusing on compliance.
• Maintain and update the facility contingency plan, serve as the primary POC for response.
• Maintains records for training and compliance inspections.
• Responsible to ensure compliance requirements including satellite accumulation area inspections, central accumulation area inspections, waste pickup request tracking, training delivery, training development, biennial report development, manifest review, emergency response support, contingency plan development, contingency plan implementation, recordkeeping, local authority collaboration, and other related requirements
• Adheres to BARC's physical security and biosecurity policies
• Ensures service providers have adjudicated background investigations consistent with the Agency's policies
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all research activities
• Provides information and assistance to researchers and Center leadership to achieve and maintain compliance with RCRA and COMAR
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all compliance inspections and training.
• Provides information and assistance to researchers and Center leadership to achieve and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Notifies designated government CO or COR when there is a need to prepare and submit written work orders for facility repairs that impact the environment
• Evaluate and ensure facility compliance with the synthetic minor air permit
• Ensure proper monthly emissions data collection and rolling emissions calculation
• Complete annual air emissions statement.
• Complete new generator PTC applications.
• Ensure proper training and record keeping for Incinerator operations.
• Ensure proper training and record keeping for Incinerator operations.
• Complete New Source Performance Standard reports.
• Ensure proper training and oversight of boiler & generator operators.

Skills & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Possesses up to date 40-hour HAZWOPER training and DOT training certification
• Be an expert in RCRA and COMAR, ensuring all compliance requirements are met at the facility for management of hazardous and universal waste.
• Communicates clearly and professionally verbally and in writing with others, using appropriate vocabulary
• Communicates clearly and professionally verbally and in writing with others, using appropriate vocabulary

HOURS AND LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE:

• This position is for a full-time position, based on a Monday through Friday work week. All work shall be performed at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, located in Beltsville, Maryland.
• Occasional travel may be required for this position.

Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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