POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Environmental Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
Classified
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision is responsible for maintaining and administering the
College’s hazardous waste removal and disposal, and establishing, coordinating and promoting districtwide recycling programs and operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Manage and administer College Hazardous Waste Removal, keeping types
segregated by:
Identifying sites needing chemical waste removed. Coordinate waste removal
pickups. Maintain disposal records.
Identifying sites needing microbiological and/or medical waste removed.
Coordinate waste removal. Maintain disposal records.
Coordinate inspections and obtain permits as needed.
Disseminate Right To Know information.
2.
Develop and implement programs for reducing environmental pollution through
elimination and recycling of electronic and hazardous waste such as batteries,
computer equipment, cell phones, ink and toner cartridges, plastics, and solid
waste. Set up equipment / collection stations to eliminate waste from sites, such
as classrooms, offices and indoor and outdoor facilities, for recycling and
repurposing. Maintain files and/or databases that include information related to
hazardous waste and recycling, and maintain diagrams showing equipment /
collection stations locations. Record recycling data and prepare a variety of
reports or charts that interpret results. Discuss results with engineers and
administrators.
25%
3.
Initiate and maintain waste reduction programs to include project planning,
implementation, training, monitoring and modification. Ensure compliance with
federal and state laws and regulations. Meet with faculty, staff and students to
generate an awareness of and promote campus waste reduction programs. Identify
and apply for recognition awards and grants for EPCC related to all waste
reduction. Encourage district-wide participation in the recycling and hazardous
waste programs by annual outreach plans, media campaigns, and presentations.
15%
4.
Ensure areas needing hazardous or biomedical waste removed are trained and
procedures are written on how to package, list, and request pick up of the material.
Coordinate with Safety Specialist to ensure areas maintain MSDS (SDS) at
appropriate sites and assist in developing safe operating procedures as needed.
Assist in investigating and making recommendations concerning environmental
issues. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
15%
Effective: 01/16/14
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5.
Monitor both the hazardous waste and recycling budget. Keep records of
expenditures and provide monthly reports to supervisor. Interpret this data to
ensure that the budgets are adequate to cover related costs at the end of the fiscal
year. Develop control procedures for funds to ensure compliance with EPCC
purchasing regulations
5%
6.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, Physical Plant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years related experience.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local safety and environmental
regulations.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable by the
district’s auto liability insurance carrier.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage reports and summaries;
Intermediate computer skills;
Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form;
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills;
Working knowledge of hazardous materials including hazardous wastes;
Ability to understand and apply government regulations related to hazardous
materials and wastes;
Experience in inspecting for hazardous materials and understanding processes which
can produce hazardous wastes and hazardous air pollutants.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, scanner, media, and other equipment
associated with an office, classroom, and conference room environments.
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee
is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, and
other members of the organization to request or transmit information, ask questions, get
clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
Environmental Specialist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 01/16/14
Over 2/3
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 01/16/14
Date
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