Landfill Environmental Assistant - HPC en City of Flagstaff, AZ

About the Department

Are you someone who is ready to make a difference within their local community?  If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! 

As the City’s newest Landfill Environmental Assistant at the Hazardous Products Center (HPC) at the Cinder Lake Landfill, you will actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. We are looking for someone who will independently perform duties in the operation of the HPC, assuring the safe handling and processing of household and Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) hazardous wastes received at the facility in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on our employees and the community we serve.

Position Duties

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Keeps the Environmental Program Specialist informed of facility-related concerns by oral and written reports. Maintains a high level of communication with supervisor and staff at all times.
• Carries out daily operations of the HPC including daily air monitoring and facility safety inspections.
• Performs community outreach and education including facility tours, external presentations, and advertising.
• Unloads materials/wastes received from the public and properly segregates for processing and storage.
• Processes hazardous materials including, but not limited to, the bulking of flammable liquids, used oil, antifreeze, paint, and toxic chemicals.
• Schedules appointments and assists with invoicing and billing for the Small Business Waste Program (SBWP).
• Identifies unknown materials/wastes received at the HPC to appropriately categorize, handle, and store as needed.
• Maintains drum/container inventory for offsite shipments.
• Annually reviews HPC facility Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs administrative duties including ordering supplies, arranging shipments, and creating statistical reports.
• Provides onsite safety, emergency, and facility operations training to volunteers.
• Time will be split between duties at the HPC and the Scalehouse.
• Performs full range of duties required at the Landfill Scalehouse including, but not limited to, opening & closing procedures, handling customer requests, and communicating with Landfill staff in regards to potentially hazardous loads.
• Other duties as assigned.

To review the full job description for this position, please click the following: Class Specifications | Landfill Environmental Assistant - HPC | Class Spec Details

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years of experience in customer service.
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• College level course work or technical school course work in environmental science and/or chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience with hazardous material handling, chemistry, environmental regulation, or laboratory work.
• One-year experience working with hazardous chemicals.
• Experience with facility and equipment maintenance and repair work.
• One-year experience with personal computers, Microsoft Excel. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Must have the ability and willingness to regularly work Saturdays and in inclement weather.
• Complete RCRA initial training (40 CFR) within six months of employment.
• EPA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification must be obtained within three months of employment.
• DOT/Security Awareness training to sign hazardous waste manifests (49 CFR 172.704) Certification must be obtained within nine months of employment.

Other Qualifications

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work! 

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