CS-214 Rev 11/2013 Position Code 1. EQALTEA88R State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909 POSITION DESCRIPTION This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete this form as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position. 2.Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) 8.Department/Agency Vacant Environmental Quality 3.Employee Identification Number 9.Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) 4.Civil Service Position Code Description 10.Division Environmental Quality Analyst 9-11 Office of Waste Management and Radiological Protection OWMRP 5.Working Title (What the agency calls the position) 11.Section EQA 9-11 Field Operations 6.Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor 12.Unit Lawrence Bean, Environmental Manager 14 Lansing District 7.Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor 13.Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work Lonnie Lee, State Administrative Manager 15 525 West Allegan, Lansing, MI 48909 80 hours per pay period 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position This position is responsible for administration of the Hazardous Waste Management Part 111, Solid Waste Management Part 115, Liquid Industrial Waste Part 121, and Scrap Tires Part 169 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 (NREPA) for the Lansing District. Conduct inspections of regulated facilities on a district-wide basis and perform follow-up activities including, compliance assistance and where necessary, the commencement of formal enforcement action. Serve as the sole Scrap Tire Program representative for the Lansing District which involves compliance inspections, follow-up inspections, grant proposal reviews and grant administration at the district level. Respond to citizen complaints regarding regulated facilities, non-regulated sites, and pollution emergencies. Assist with processing construction permits and licenses for solid waste transfer stations and processing facilities as needed. Perform additional duties as assigned by the District Supervisor. Page 1 15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty. List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. Duty 1 General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 40 Part 111 Hazardous Waste and Part 121 Liquid Industrial Waste inspections and compliance assistance. Individual tasks related to the duty. Conducting inspections/investigations at governmental, industrial and commercial facilities to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations administered by the division, and to ensure compliance with established plans and programs of the division. These include activities at Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, Small Quantity Generators, complex Large Quantity Generators; Treatment, Storage and Disposal facilities; transporters who handle hazardous or liquid industrial waste; and other facilities and generators. Respond to and investigate complaints about waste handling, disposal or spills of hazardous or liquid waste at permitted facilities. Represent the district on the Waste Management Division/RCRA Part 111 coordinating committee. Conducting meetings and/or consulting with governmental, industrial and commercial management representatives, special interest groups, and the public to provide compliance assistance with the state and federal regulations administered by the division. Determining the necessity for escalated enforcement actions on regulated facilities, overseeing the investigation and documentation of information necessary to support the referral either through a civil or criminal action. Respond, with strong customer service orientation, to requests for information from the public, special interest groups, legislators, other governmental agencies, regulated entities and consultants on issues related to the hazardous waste program in Michigan. Assisting Division and Department staff relating to matters pertaining to compliance and enforcement of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, and related laws. Duty 2 General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 20 Part 169, Scrap Tires Inspections and Clean Up Grant Reviews Page 2 Individual tasks related to the duty. Conduct inspections of regulated tire sites in the Lansing District, including haulers, tire disposal facilities, and grant sites. Prepare inspection reports and letters to the responsible parties. Conduct follow up inspections as necessary. Preparation and review of material/evidence to aid legal proceedings Review scrap tire hauler registrations for completeness and for appropriate end users or disposal sites. Conduct inspections of retailers to determine the use of licensed scrap tire haulers to remove scrap tires. Review scrap tire removal grants and monitor scrap tire removals under those grants. Participate in the scrap tire committee meetings as a District representative. Meet with landowners, attorneys and local government officials to review alternatives and make recommendations to resolve violations. Participate in compliance sampling investigations. Input compliance data into the Division Database. Duty 3 General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 20 Part 115, Solid Waste Management inspections and compliance Individual tasks related to the duty. Keeping updated on new regulatory changes of Parts 115. Determining facility compliance, referring recalcitrant site owners and responsible parties for formal enforcement actions to either local prosecutors or the Criminal Investigation Section. Preparing appropriate initial inspection correspondence. Reviewing, and preparing responses to, submitted facility correspondence. Participating in program maintenance, meetings, procedure development, document review and file management Assisting Division and DEQ staff with matters pertaining to compliance and enforcement of solid waste and related laws. Assisting in the development and implementation of necessary procedures to carry out division enforcement policies, permit revocations, contested case hearings, civil litigation, and procedures involving other enforcement activities such as permit conditions. Assisting in preparing and accomplishing District work plan activities, potentially including beneficial re-use sites, recycling facilities, transfer facilities, and other solid waste complaints as assigned. Duty 4 General Summary of Duty 4 Administration % of Time 15 Page 3 Individual tasks related to the duty. Keeping updated on new regulatory changes of Parts 111, 115, 121, and 169. Preparing appropriate initial inspection and follow-up correspondence. Reviewing, and preparing responses to, submitted facility correspondence. Participating in program maintenance, meetings, procedure development, document review and file management Assisting Division and DEQ staff with matters pertaining to compliance and enforcement of hazardous waste and related laws. Assisting in the development and implementation of necessary procedures to carry out division enforcement policies, permit revocations, contested case hearings, civil litigation, and procedures involving other enforcement activities such as permit conditions. Assisting in preparing and accomplishing District work plan activities. Entering and tracking data in the Waste Database System Duty 5 General Summary of Duty 5 Miscellaneous Duties % of Time 5 Individual tasks related to the duty. Participate in the evaluation of performance objectives and performance appraisals for midyear and annual reviews. Act as an informational source for public, regulated community, media and other governmental agencies. Participates in training programs as outlined in the individual development plan or training plan. Participate in emergencies as determined by Division responsibilities. Participate in any special projects or assignments as determined by supervision. Develop working knowledge of environmental regulations to better recognize other non-divisional issues and provide good customer service as a representative of the Department. Conducts/assists in environmental/waste sampling in accordance with Division policy. Other duties and assignments. Page 4 16. Describe the types of decisions made independently in this position and tell who or what is affected by those decisions. • Choosing the facilities to inspect and when to inspect them in accordance with Division Policy and District Priorities. Affected is the facility. • Choosing when and if to recommend a case, in accordance with Division policy, for referral as escalated enforcement. Obtain approval from the District supervisor to refer the case to Enforcement or Criminal Investigators. Affected is the facility, division staff, the DAG, and the Environmental Conservation Officer for criminal case referrals. • Choosing how to handle violations and/or issues regarding facility inspections and enforcement cases. Affected is the facility. • Interpretation of regulations for an inspected facility or questions received on regulatory matters. Affected are the facility and the party receiving the interpretations. • Determining the information and parts of the facility to be reviewed during an inspection. Affected is the facility and general public protected by the inspection. • Following up on complaints received from public. Affected may be facility and/or individual. • Document violations and inspections for the file, including staff reports and photos. Affected are the facilities, DEQ Staff & AG Staff involved in cases, as well as the general public. 17. Describe the types of decisions that require the supervisor’s review. • Official referrals for escalated enforcement. • Case settlement issues regarding escalated enforcement cases. • Setting priorities. • Controversial cases. • Policy and regulatory interpretation, new strategies where there is no guidance document or precedent, decisions on violations to refer for escalated enforcement action. 18. What kind of physical effort is used to perform this job? What environmental conditions is this position physically exposed to on the job? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions. Hazards include driving to and from facilities to inspect, which may be several counties away, and occasionally travel to further destinations for training. Inspections may be conducted on a frequent basis, several times per week. Physical activities can include driving, typing, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting, carrying, walking, running and bending. Conditions/Hazards can include exposure to wet, cold, heat, noise, dust, smoke, odors, fumes, fire, chemicals, vegetation, contaminated air, contaminated soil, and contaminated waste; as well as other hazards such as moving equipment, found at industrial sites. 19. List the names and position code descriptions of each classified employee whom this position immediately supervises or oversees on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) Page 5 NAME CLASS TITLE NAME CLASS TITLE 20. This position’s responsibilities for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): Complete and sign service ratings. Provide formal written counseling. Approve leave requests. Approve time and attendance. Orally reprimand. Assign work. Approve work. Review work. Provide guidance on work methods. Train employees in the work. 22. Do you agree with the responses for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? Yes, I agree 23. What are the essential functions of this position? Conduct inspections and follow-up to assure compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and permits. Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle facilities assigned, which requires a broad knowledge of DEQ statutes and rules. Inspect facilities for compliance with environmental regulations, identify violations that have occurred, provide compliance assistance to guide facilities back into compliance, and when necessary pursue enforcement actions against facilities in continued or significant violation of environmental regulations. Respond to citizen complaints regarding illegal waste disposal and other environmental concerns. Travel to perform inspections and traverse on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing; operate a computer and telephone and other devices normally required in this position; attend meetings or legal proceedings which may be lengthy; use personal protective equipment in accordance with federal law, and maintain a valid/current Michigan Driver’s License. To be successful in this position, the following competencies have been identified as essential: Adaptability, work standards, technical /professional knowledge, planning and organizing work, communication, contributing to team success, follow up, decision making and innovation. Page 6 24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. No Changes 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? The function of the work area is to provide and maintain programs in support of preventative waste management in the multicounty district. Activities include investigation of hazardous and liquid industrial waste complaints as well as regular inspections, to determine the nature and extent of pollution hazards, handling of enforcement cases and any associated activities, development of environmental controls and systems, initiation of appropriate administrative and legal actions, permitting and licensing of facilities. This position also performs other projects as assigned by supervision. 26. What are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position? EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, resource development, resource management, or engineering EXPERIENCE: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The ability to communicate well in writing and verbally is necessary, and the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Must have ability to maintain favorable public relations, and use tact in adversarial situations. Demonstrate the ability to develop enforcement cases and provide case management. A strong customer service attitude is necessary for this position. Computer skills are necessary, and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of software is desirable. Develop the ability to work independently and demonstrate independent decision making. The ability to gain knowledge of and perform reviews in multiple program areas is required. Efficient and effective time management and workload management skills. Page 7 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Supervisor’s Signature Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY Indicate any exceptions or additions to statements of the employee(s) or supervisors. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. Appointing Authority Signature Date TO BE FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEE I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee’s Signature Date NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records. Page 8