Environmental Specialist-Household Hazardous Waste Environmental Health, Environmental Services

Salary Hiring Rate: $35.64/hour, Grade 20, Non-Exempt, Teamsters - General Unit Stearns County Mission:
Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.

Stearns County Values:
Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Full Salary Range: $33.95 - $40.53/hour Stearns County derives strength from its workforce and provides a welcoming environment where all are respected and valued. We are seeking a highly dedicated individual to join our Environmental Services Household Hazardous Waste Team. If you are interested in helping to strengthen our communities by helping the individuals within them, this is your opportunity to make a difference through a rewarding career in public service and enjoy the excellent quality of life in Central Minnesota.

Position Objective To provide implementation of the collection and management of household hazardous waste and problem materials. This position is responsible for maintaining awareness of safety procedures and educating the public about laws and policies involved with household hazardous waste and problem materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Coordinates household hazardous waste collection events with local units of government, service organizations, and the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission.
2. Identifies and retrieves household hazardous waste materials and problem materials from customers; maintains records in compliance with state and federal laws.
3. Provides assistance in administering and implementing the County's household hazardous waste education program.
4. Establishes and maintains used product exchanges; assists in seeking outlets for waste and problem materials.
5. Performs cleaning and maintenance duties necessary to maintain, clean, safe, and orderly working conditions in the collection vehicle and at collection sites and the collection facility.
6. Maintains awareness of chemical hazards and safe handling procedures.
7. Coordinates the County's participation in the radon program.
8. Assists in resolving complaints related to household and hazardous waste.
9. Assists in the oversight, assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties.
10. Serves on the County Safety Committee; assures that staff meets safety training requirements.
11. Coordinates and participates in environmental educational activities; develops educational materials.
12. Assists with preparing, submitting, and monitoring grants, contracts, and reports.
13. Assists with the development and production of the department newsletter.
14. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental studies, biology, chemistry, or similar field (education must include 11 or more semester credits in chemistry)
· Must possess a valid Minnesota Class  D  Driver's License or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
· Reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations around Stearns County, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation

Ability to obtain/complete the following criteria within 180 days of hire date with training provided by Stearns…