How to hire a waste management specialist

How to hire a waste management specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step waste management specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a waste management specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new waste management specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the waste management specialist you need to hire. Certain waste management specialist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A waste management specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, waste management specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of waste management specialist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Waste Management Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Waste Management Specialist	Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.	$17-44
   Engineering Project Coordinator	An engineering project coordinator works with project managers and specialists to ensure that all aspects of the project are carried out and cared for. They make sure that work is done according to schedule, the staff is doing their job per timeframe, the budget is allocated for, and expenditures are accounted for... Show more	$25-48
   Engineering Coordinator	An engineering coordinator organizes and oversees engineering projects. They typically perform administrative support tasks such as conducting extensive research and analysis, arranging schedules with clients, handling calls and correspondence, liaising with internal and external parties, reviewing contracts and other documentation, and managing the flow of documents and information across different teams... Show more	$19-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • EPA
   • RCRA
   • OSHA
   • DOE
   • Hazardous Waste Management
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Waste Disposal
   • Environmental Compliance
   • Waste Streams
   • Radioactive Waste
   • Waste Materials
   • Analytical Data
   • Technical Support
   • NRC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the storage and disposal of CERCLA and RCRA hazardous and radioactive waste/materials.
   • Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.
   • Develop retro-futuristic,``Jetsons"inspire environment concepts in Photoshop.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your waste management specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A waste management specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, waste management specialists' average salary in florida is 47% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level waste management specialists earn 61% less than senior-level waste management specialists.
   • Certifications. A waste management specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a waste management specialist's salary.

   Average waste management specialist salary

   $58,616yearly

   $28.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level waste management specialist salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average waste management specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$83,200	$40
   2	District of Columbia	$82,062	$39
   3	West Virginia	$80,193	$39
   4	Massachusetts	$79,550	$38
   5	Virginia	$76,716	$37
   6	New York	$74,653	$36
   7	California	$71,495	$34
   8	Michigan	$70,546	$34
   9	North Carolina	$69,401	$33
   10	Oregon	$69,104	$33
   11	Maine	$69,002	$33
   12	New Jersey	$68,832	$33
   13	Delaware	$66,849	$32
   14	Washington	$64,680	$31
   15	Idaho	$64,404	$31
   16	Minnesota	$64,099	$31
   17	Texas	$63,118	$30
   18	Arizona	$61,859	$30
   19	Wisconsin	$59,017	$28
   20	Ohio	$58,099	$28

   Average waste management specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$118,001	$56.73	26
   2	Nabors Industries	$107,921	$51.89
   3	Altice USA	$103,322	$49.67
   4	UGI	$99,062	$47.63	3
   5	Asure Software	$87,930	$42.27
   6	Encore Capital Group	$83,942	$40.36	1
   7	CDM Smith	$83,427	$40.11	779
   8	Jacobs Engineering Group	$83,178	$39.99
   9	Matrix Absence Management, Inc.	$82,323	$39.58	2
   10	BWX Technologies	$82,273	$39.55	5
   11	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$80,350	$38.63
   12	Corteva	$80,315	$38.61	5
   13	Sierra Nevada	$77,955	$37.48	12
   14	Mount Sinai Health System	$76,990	$37.01	12
   15	Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System	$76,666	$36.86
   16	Bank of America	$75,707	$36.40	128
   17	Idaho National Lab	$75,250	$36.18
   18	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$74,841	$35.98	52
   19	First Western Trust	$73,844	$35.50	5
   20	Deloitte	$72,430	$34.82	939

4. Writing a waste management specialist job description

   A waste management specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a waste management specialist job description:

   Waste management specialist job description example

   Imprimis has partnered with a global professional services firm who has an empowering single-minded underlying mission to deliver results for clients. Due to this massive growth, our client is seeking multiple
   LEAVE OF ABSENCE professionals who desire to build on the next step in their career beyond just having a job.
   
   COMPANY OFFERS STABILTY ** GROWTH POTENTIAL **
   
   REMOTE OPPORTUNITY
   
   ASK ABOUT THEIR BENEFITS!
   
   Job duties comprise of...
   Coordinating workflow with Senior Account Executive and/or Account Executive Collect, review, and prepare data necessary to prepare and issue RFPs to market for quotes on Life, Disability, and/or Leaves program(s) for multiple client accounts Distribute RFI/RFPs and coordinate vendor RFI/RFP responses Conduct qualitative and quantitative comparative analyses for Life, Disability and Leave Administration Requests for Proposal Perform quality control and data validation checks on the various client data sets Integrate data from multiple data sets into relevant client reports Assist in the review of all agreements and/or documents related to client’s Life/Disability coverage and/or Leave Administration services including plan/policy documents and administrative agreements to ensure accuracy and prevent gaps in coverage Review specific benefit design elements that are outdated and have pricing impacts to current risk/pricing baseline Prepare task lists, reports and presentations as needed Develop and update tracking for project and client deliverables Continuous quality improvement on processes, policies, and reporting to improve efficiency and innovation
   
   Qualifications:
   At minimum -Bachelor’s Degree is required in insurance or business-related field (highly preferred) 1 to 2 years of experience in the insurance industry with a firm working knowledge of Life, AD&D and disability benefits with a basic understanding of risk and insurance concepts preferred Underwriting/pricing experience for life and disability group insurance benefits preferred Must have knowledge of and experience with integrated disability and absence management programs and practices a plus Strong customer support capabilities with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) with advanced ability to manipulate large spreadsheets Proficiency with data sources, processes, formulas, and output Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage changing priorities as needed Ability to perform work accurately and completely in a timely manner Excellent communication, analytical and critical thinking skills with proven ability to interact with associates and vendors at all levels of responsibility Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize and scale in a fast-paced environment
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right waste management specialist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your waste management specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit waste management specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting waste management specialists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new waste management specialist

   Once you've found the waste management specialist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new waste management specialist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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