NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Hazardous Material Specialist I/II/III
Merced County Planning/CED Department 2222 M St Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is a company under Merced County focused on community and economic development. They are seeking a Hazardous Material Specialist to conduct investigations and ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations, as well as provide consultation and training on hazardous materials management.
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Responsibilities
Conduct soil, groundwater and hazardous waste material investigations to determine compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations
Identify and analyze hazardous waste materials through the use of scientific methods and application of chemistry, engineering, toxicology, biology and environmental science principles
Issue permits for and regulate hazardous substance handlers, hazardous waste generators, disposal facilities, aboveground storage tank operators, underground storage tank operators and biomedical waste
Conduct and evaluate environmental surveys and studies related to hazardous waste material storage, treatment, disposal, reduction and reuse
Prepare and pack hazardous waste materials for storage and transportation as required under Federal and State regulations
Provide consultation and conduct training programs in the area of specialization for staff, other departments, agencies, and the general public
Conduct complex and highly technical investigations; prepare cases for prosecution at the State or local level
Plan, organize and oversee the proper disposal of economic poisons, banned or outdated pesticides, fungicides and agricultural chemicals
Review and oversees the performance of emergency clean up performed by contractors and consultants
Assess potential exposure to hazardous waste materials and select appropriate safety and sampling equipment
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, physical science, environmental science, geology, soil science, environmental health, environmental or sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science or technology, or a closely related field with major coursework in one or more of these fields
30 semester units (46 quarter units) in one or more of the following disciplines: biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, physical science, environmental science, geology, soil science, environmental health, environmental or sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology
One year of qualifying experience in hazardous materials management regulation, analysis, or research; environmental research, monitoring, surveillance or enforcement; or resource recovery may be substituted for 15 semester units (23 quarter units)
Registration with the California Department of Public Health as an Environmental Health Specialist
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain
Incumbents in the classification must possess a current ICC California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector certification OR obtain certification as a California UST Inspector within 180 days of employment in the position
Certification must be maintained and renewed every 24 months
Identified safety sensitive positions in this classification will be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the provisions of the County of Merced's drug and alcohol testing policy
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code.
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free '800' hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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