Solid Waste Environmental Specialist

FNSB — PUBLIC WORKS; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer, will complete environmental permit and regulatory requirements at the Solid Waste Facility including stormwater, greenhouse gas, Title V air emission, Research Development and Demonstration, surface water and groundwater and assists with Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste programs.

This position requires a BS degree and several years of experience; the role involves coordinating with consultants and

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences or related field.
• 4 years field and office experience in permit and environmental requirements.
• 2+ years in analysis, testing equipment, and data interpretation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurability per Borough rules.
• Proficient with PCs and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants; review submittals and responses.
• Manage Research Development & Demonstration permits with DEC involvement.
• Oversee automobile recycling program requirements.
• Support Household Hazardous Waste facility operations.
• Track expenditures and budgets for environmental contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as environmental contact for inquiries.
• Daily checks of facility and leachate system for compliance.
• Observe and report environmental, leachate, and safety conditions.
• Conduct daily and quarterly Gas Monitoring; maintain records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HAZWOPR training

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Report writing

Independent work

Instruction comprehension

Relationship building

Respirator/HazMat

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemistry, biology, engineering or environmental sciences

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Basic Function

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer, will complete environmental permit and regulatory requirements at the Solid Waste Facility including stormwater, greenhouse gas, Title V air emission, Research Development, and Demonstration, surface water and groundwater and assists with Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste programs.

SALARY

15A

REPORTS TO

Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

None

Typical Duties

• 1.Complete, coordinate, and submit all Solid Waste Facility environmental permit and regulatory requirements. Evaluate and provide professional opinion and approach to work both verbal and in writing.


• 2.Coordinate with Solid Waste Facility consultants to ensure required work is completed. Review, evaluate, and respond to consultants’ submittals.


• 3. Manage, monitor and complete tasks required of Research Development and Demonstration permit. Coordinate with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Program and consultants as necessary. Includes operating the Leachate Recirculating system via both Direct Digital Controls and manually when required.


• 4. Manage, coordinate, and complete automobile recycling program requirements.


• 5. Provide technical assistance and support to Household Hazardous Waste Facility operations including coordination with disposal and recycling contractors.


• 6. Track overall expenditures and monitor overall budgets for environmental contracts. Coordinate with the Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer as required.


• 7.Ensure Borough compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste legislation, regulations, and permits.


• 8.Serve as an environmental contact person for residential and commercial solid waste inquires.


• 9. Make daily on-site checks of Solid Waste Facility and Leachate Recirculation system to ensure compliance with regulatory permits and regulations.


• 10. Observe, diagnose and report environmental, leachate recirculation and safety conditions and take corrective action as appropriate/directed.


• 11. Conducts daily and quarterly Gas Monitoring program. Maintains records.


• 12. Complete other solid waste requirements and duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1.High School diploma or equivalent.


• 2.Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences or closely related field.


• 3. Four (4) years combined field and office experience completing permit and environmental requirements including a minimum of two years of technical training or experience in the knowledge and operations of environmental testing equipment and controls, analysis, and evaluation of results, and a minimum of two years of experience writing reports, evaluating reports, and interpreting field tests/data.


• 4. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance programs. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)


• 5. Demonstrated proficiency in operation of a personal computer. Ability to monitor, record, and interpret a variety of activities and data. Ability to complete required reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1.Ability to learn and complete the HAZWOPR course within six (6) months of hire.


• 2.must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid and Adult CPR as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within (6) months of hire.


• 3.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Solid Waste positions, other Borough employees, managers, consultants, and the public.


• 4.Ability to wear a respirator and pass Haz-mat physical.


• 5. Ability to work independently and use discretion.


• 6. Ability and willingness to understand and execute oral and written instructions from supervisors.

OTHER

• 1. This position requires a criminal background check.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:

Frequent business contact with employees in own department; frequent public contact, and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervisor responsibilities: None; Experiences many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one requiring little immediate supervision; must use own initiative in handling most problems. The consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require serious effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office work where conditions are pleasant, good and clean. Field work in an unpleasant solid waste environment and in disagreeable temperature extremes on a regular basis that expose the employee to combinations of elements and factors; minor health hazards and minor accident probability; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling (26-50 lbs.)

This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.