Environmental Technician, Senior en Town of Queen Creek, AZ

About the Department

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing more advanced skilled technical duties in support of the Town’s environmental programs to include field inspection work in the enforcement of the Town’s solid waste and air quality ordinances, regulations and permits and storm water efficiency programs. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fully qualified level maintenance/trades classification in the environmental services job family where tasks and assignments are performed using a variety of procedures and techniques. This is the experienced/journey level that is fully competent in the technical/functional aspects of assigned role. Work usually involves the application of sound technical principles and best practices associated with planning, diagnosis, troubleshooting and problem solving. Incumbents perform varied assignments requiring journey level knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Conducts field inspections of solid waste, recycling, and hazardous waste storage sites.
• Coordinates, tracks and conducts field inspections of construction sites to ensure stormwater compliance with Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination system (AZPDES) regulations. 
• Performs stormwater sampling.
• Responds to emergency releases of chemicals, non-compliance incidents and illicit discharges.
• Participates in outreach events and recycling drop off events.
• Coordinates with contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies to address non-compliance issues
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Resolves problems in the field and responds to inquiries related to stormwater drainage system maintenance.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries; works to resolve issues in collaboration with environmental services team.
• Issues notices of violations of the Town's environmental codes.
• Coordinates and oversees programs in area of assignment.
• Serves as liaison to community partners and internal departments.
• Maintains files and documents, including regulatory compliance information.
• Documents inspection findings and prepares reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:  

An Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in Chemistry, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the environmental field that includes solid waste and recycling collection and disposal operation, stormwater efficiency programs, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License;
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications is preferred
• PM10/Dust Basic Control Certification within 6 months of promotion or hire date;
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 24-hour Certification and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous training certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion date;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer services principles;
• Environmental testing procedures;
• Program coordination principles and practices;
• OSHA regulations;
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Providing customer service;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Safe handling and shipping methods of hazardous materials;
• Interpreting applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Performing environmental testing;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Other Qualifications

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Aprons, gloves, eyewear, face shields, etc. when conducting sampling. 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: