Environmental Technician

Rockinghamcountyva; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County Landfill is seeking a full-time inspector to monitor landfill activities for compliance with environmental regulations, including Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control, groundwater, gas collection, and stormwater management.

Responsibilities include site inspections, sample collections, reporting, and assisting engineers with projects; requires Bachelor’s degree or related experience; this position may involve sedentary and physical work up to 50 pounds; Rockingham County is

Qualifications

• Public relations and effective communication; general knowledge of principles and practices of Erosion & Sediment Control, Storm Water Management, and general construction practices
• Use of Internet

Responsibilities

• Review all Landfill activities to ensure all regulatory requirements are met regarding Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control, groundwater, gas collection, and stormwater management
• Perform various site compliance inspections and sample collections including daily leachate inspections and coordinate their repairs
• Oversee the Landfill’s various reports including discharge management reporting, odor management, and air reporting
• Prepare monthly reports and keep a spreadsheet on the status of all work
• Assist the Landfill’s consultant engineers with various projects
• Assist with updating of the Landfill permit/operations and maintenance manual
• Assist with plan review for Landfill projects
• Assist the Landfill Manager and perform related tasks as required
• Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

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Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience Required: None
Minimum Education Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree or work experience in related field
Direct Supervisor:Landfill Manager
Primary Work Location: Rockingham County Landfill (Indoors and Outdoors)
Physical requirements: This is sedentary and agile work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Certification: None

Job Summary: To inspect and monitor Landfill for compliance with environmental regulations

Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties:

• Review all Landfill activities to ensure all regulatory requirements are being met regarding Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control, groundwater, gas collection, and stormwater management
• Perform various site compliance inspections and sample collections including daily leachate inspections and coordinate their repairs
• Oversee the Landfill’s various reports including discharge management reporting, odor management, and air reporting
• Prepare monthly reports and keep a spreadsheet on the status of all work
• Assist the Landfill’s consultant engineers with various projects
• Assist with updating of the Landfill permit/operations and maintenance manual
• Assist with plan review for Landfill projects
• Assist the Landfill Manager and perform related tasks as required

Knowledge

• Public relations and effective communication; general knowledge of principles and practices of Erosion & Sediment Control, Storm Water Management, and general construction practices
• Use of Internet

Skills

• Functional skills with personal computers to include the Microsoft suite of programs and Adobe Acrobat
• Effective time management
• Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes

Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, public officials, consultants, and citizens
• Communicate information clearly and professionally, both orally and in writingAnalyze and interpret complex information and develop detailed reports
• Work independently
• Regular work attendance is required

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer