Environmental Technician

Rockingham County Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham County Landfill seeks a dedicated Environmental Compliance Inspector to inspect and monitor the Landfill for adherence to environmental regulations, including stormwater, erosion control, groundwater, and gas collection. The role is full-time and on-site at the Rockingham County Landfill.

This position involves reviewing activities for regulatory compliance, coordinating sampling, and preparing monthly reports, with support for engineers on permits and plan reviews as directed by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or work experience in related field.
• Knowledge of Erosion & Sediment Control and Storm Water Management.
• Experience with site compliance inspections and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review Landfill activities to ensure regulatory requirements are met regarding Stormwater, Erosion & Sediment Control, groundwater, gas collection, and stormwater management.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or work experience in related field

Job description

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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 writing
• Analyze and interpret complex information and develop detailed reports
• Work independently
• Regular work attendance is required

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer