Industrial Waste Control Technician 1

Austin Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Impact

Growth

Diversity & Inclusion

Benefits

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks an environmental inspection and compliance professional to enforce federal and local pre-treatment regulations affecting industrial discharges and worker exposure to hazardous substances. The role includes responding to emergencies with authorities and reporting to a technical supervisor.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental or related sciences, with substitution options noted for certifications or additional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or biological science, chemistry, biology, chemical, environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering or engineering technology.
• NOTE: Completion of an industry recognized certification or additional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
• The analyst responsible for reviewing applications is Shar Nyinyi; you can contact [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Assist in the enforcement of federal and local pre‑treatment regulations for industrial waste discharges into the City’s sewer system.
• Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous substances with police, fire or state and federal officials.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous substances and manufacturing operations; report to a technical supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or biological science, chemistry, biology, chemical, environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering or engineering technology

Job description

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well‑being.

General Job Description

This is environmental inspection and compliance work of limited scope and complexity learning the application of a wide range of toxic pollutant control activities. Employees in this class assist in the enforcement of federal and local pre‑treatment regulations as they apply to industrial waste discharges into the City’s sewer system, worker exposure to toxic substances in the workplace environment and groundwater pollution as it relates to the storage of hazardous substances and fuels. Responding with police, fire or state and federal officials to emergency situations involving hazardous substances is a significant aspect of the work. Work involves exposure to hazardous substances and manufacturing operations. Employees in this class report to a technical supervisor.

The Requirements are as follows

1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental or biological science, chemistry, biology, chemical, environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering or engineering technology.

NOTE: Completion of an industry recognized certification or additional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Shar Nyinyi. You can contact Shar at [e-mail].

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: [e-mail].