POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Environmental Specialist CATEGORY: Classified ETENDED TITLE: Environmental Specialist FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 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: 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. 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. 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. YEARLY PERCENT OF TIME 35% 25% 15% 15% Effective: 01/16/14 Page 1 of 5
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. EPERIENCE: 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. Effective: 01/16/14 Page 2 of 5
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. Effective: 01/16/14 Page 3 of 5
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: 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: Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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 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 Required Effective: 01/16/14 Page 4 of 5
NOISE LEVEL: Very quiet Quiet Moderate Loud Very Loud Exposure Level 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. Employee Signature Date Effective: 01/16/14 Page 5 of 5