Environmental Programs Coordinator

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 59,758 - 78,229; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicopee is seeking an Environmental Programs Coordinator in the DPW - Administration to oversee municipal waste management programs, hazardous waste collection, and compliance with DEP/EPA rules. This professional role requires coordinating with City departments and supervising program operations.

You will implement and monitor recycling, solid waste, and hazardous waste initiatives, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective program delivery across municipal properties and

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License is required.
• UST Class A/B Operator's Certificate (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire) is required.
• 40-hour Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences (or closely related discipline) is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory and technical experience related to integrated waste management and related environmental issues; municipal experience.
• Desirable: Associate Degree in Environmental Science and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal waste management may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, expand, operate, and manage the City's integrated Waste Management Programs for residential, multifamily, municipal, and commercial properties.
• Work with sanitation/recycling staff to ensure program compliance.
• Coordinate with School Department on solid waste and recycling programs as needed.
• Monitor and expand recycling rates and tonnage across programs.
• Oversee textile recovery and recycling programs.
• Oversee DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and e-permit registration system; monitor coverage as needed.
• Oversee curbside bulk waste collection program and e-permit system.
• Coordinate and expand household hazardous waste collection program.
• Direct on-site collection of waste oil used to augment heating requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DEP regulations and municipal environmental bylaws.
• Maintain compliance with environmental statutes and regulations; conduct enforcement as needed.
• Inventory hazardous waste procedures and disposal actions for DPW and City departments.
• Act as liaison between DPW and other City departments on environmental issues.
• Oversee fuel management operations and fuel usage tracking for city employees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Massachusetts Class D Driver's License

UST Class A/B Operator's Certificate

40-hour Hazwoper Certification

Job description

Title

Environmental Programs Coordinator

Department

DPW - Administration

Employment Status

Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)

Salary

Grade: A11, Step 01 - $28.73/Hour - $37.61/Hour

Schedule

Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Certifications / Licenses Required

• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License
• UST Class A/B Operator's Certificate (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire)
• 40-hour Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire)

Job Summary

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works - Administration is hiring an Environmental Programs Coordinator who will work in a professional environmental and administrative position with oversight of municipal integrated waste management programs including solid waste, bulk waste, yard waste, and recycling collections/programs, with implementation and oversight of hazardous waste collection/disposal programs. Position also includes monitoring/compliance responsibility related to municipal requirements under DEP and EPA environmental and underground storage tank (UST) regulations at DPW facility.

Essential Duties

• Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Public Works, responsible for the development, expansion, operation, and management of the City's integrated Waste Management Programs for residential households, apartment buildings, condominiums, municipal buildings and commercial/business properties.
• Works with sanitation/recycling collection supervisors and staff to comply with the program.
• Coordinates with School Department on solid waste and recycling programs as needed.
• Monitors city's solid waste and recycling rates; maintains and expands programs to increase recycling access, rates and tonnage.
• Oversight for textile recovery and recycling programs.
• Oversight of DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and e-permit registration system, drop-off shed coverage as needed.
• Oversight of curbside bulk waste collection program and e-permit registration system.
• Coordinates, implements, and expands the City's ongoing household hazardous waste collection program.
• Direct responsibility for the on-site collection of waste oil used to augment heating requirements at DPW.
• Oversees City compliance with DEP regulated "Waste Bans" at solid waste facilities/transfer stations.
• Ensures City compliance with environmental statutes, bylaws, and regulations.
• Monitors compliance and performs environmental enforcement activities related to local ordinances and state environmental regulations.
• Inventories hazardous waste procedures and initiates proper disposal procedures for DPW and other City departments.
• Acts as liaison between DPW and all other City departments on environmental issues.
• Oversees fuel management operations at DPW to include training, maintenance, delivery, and compliance.
• Coordinates fuel usage of city employees using fuel management system control program.
• Maintains underground storage tank (UST) compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Coordinates on-site UST activities, reporting, and testing with Facilities Department.

Qualifications

1. Massachusetts Class D Driver's License - Required.
2. UST Class A/B Operator's Certificate (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire) - Required.
3. 40-hour Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire) - Required.
4. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences (or closely related discipline) - Required.
5. Minimum five (5) years of supervisory and technical experience related to integrated waste management and related environmental issues; municipal experience.
6. Desired: Candidates with an Associate Degree in Environmental Science and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal waste management may be considered.