Solid Waste Environmental Specialist

The incumbent, under the supervision of the Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer, will complete environmental permit and regulatory requirements at the Solid Waste Facility including stormwater, greenhouse gas, Title V air emission, Research Development, and Demonstration, surface water and groundwater and assists with Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste programs.

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Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer

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• 1.Complete, coordinate, and submit all Solid Waste Facility environmental permit and regulatory requirements. Evaluate and provide professional opinion and approach to work both verbal and in writing.
• 2.Coordinate with Solid Waste Facility consultants to ensure required work is completed. Review, evaluate, and respond to consultants’ submittals.
• 3. Manage, monitor and complete tasks required of Research Development and Demonstration permit. Coordinate with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Program and consultants as necessary. Includes operating the Leachate Recirculating system via both Direct Digital Controls and manually when required.
• 4. Manage, coordinate, and complete automobile recycling program requirements.
• 5. Provide technical assistance and support to Household Hazardous Waste Facility operations including coordination with disposal and recycling contractors.
• 6. Track overall expenditures and monitor overall budgets for environmental contracts. Coordinate with the Assistant Solid Waste Manager / Landfill Engineer as required.
• 7.Ensure Borough compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste legislation, regulations, and permits.
• 8.Serve as an environmental contact person for residential and commercial solid waste inquires.
• 9. Make daily on-site checks of Solid Waste Facility and Leachate Recirculation system to ensure compliance with regulatory permits and regulations.
• 10. Observe, diagnose and report environmental, leachate recirculation and safety conditions and take corrective action as appropriate/directed.
• 11. Conducts daily and quarterly Gas Monitoring program. Maintains records.
• 12. Complete other solid waste requirements and duties as assigned.

• 1.High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2.Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental sciences or closely related field.
• 3. Four (4) years combined field and office experience completing permit and environmental requirements including a minimum of two years of technical training or experience in the knowledge and operations of environmental testing equipment and controls, analysis, and evaluation of results, and a minimum of two years of experience writing reports, evaluating reports, and interpreting field tests/data.
• 4. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance programs. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)
• 5. Demonstrated proficiency in operation of a personal computer. Ability to monitor, record, and interpret a variety of activities and data. Ability to complete required reports.

• 1.Ability to learn and complete the HAZWOPR course within six (6) months of hire.
• 2.must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Standard First Aid and Adult CPR as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within (6) months of hire.
• 3.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Solid Waste positions, other Borough employees, managers,…