| Purpose: |
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Under minimal supervision; receive and identify, hazardous waste from households and prepare them for shipment to EPA-permitted disposal facilities. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- May provide direction and guidance over the collection staff at the household hazardous waste collection facility, including tailgate meetings, inspections, etc.
- Ensures the household hazardous waste collection facility remains compliant with regulatory guidelines.
- Analyzes, receives, identifies, segregates, stores, and ensures all household hazardous waste for recycling/treatment/disposal are properly packaged for shipment.
- Oversees the facility’s cleanliness, set-up, break down, and equipment.
- Coordinates home/off-site pickups of household hazardous waste.
- Coordinates the hazardous waste recycling programs (i.e. Reblend paint recycling, Household Battery Collection & Recycling, Oil, Oil Filter & Antifreeze Recycling, , etc.) including program review, bid specifications for contractors and contract management/compliance.
- Develops and helps implement vehicles of public/community outreach and education for City and County residents.
- Answers questions and educates public on City's Household Hazardous Waste program (i.e. procedures, eligibility requirements, recycling programs, etc.), hazardous materials use/reuse, disposal alternatives, and collection and treatment options.
- Conducts research for new/alternative Household Hazardous Waste /programs and industry hazardous waste recycling and treatment technologies/options
- Documents/tracks data, maintains databases and prepares reports (including charts, graphs, tables, slides, etc.) on customer participation, waste characterization and tracking, recycling percentage, etc. for use in meeting state reporting requirements, future reports, presentations, etc.
- Conducts risk assessments and prepare/revise standard operating procedures for program/activities. Proposes changes and updates to improve facility operations, environmental health and safety.
- Provides input on program planning and budget.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of prescribed safety procedures or Federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing hazardous waste.
- Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to hazardous waste management, environmental consulting, or environmental planning/research.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None
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