Environmental Science Technician I​/II; HR

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Position Overview Environmental Science Technician I

Job Code: ENVSCI
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Grade Level: 5(Non-Exempt)

Under direct supervision, performs Environmental Science job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in identifying and resolving issues involving site environmental conditions; coordinating sampling, data capturing and reporting; and ensuring that site operations are conducted in a manner that is compliant with contractual, statutory and regulatory Environmental requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides technical, administrative and/or functional support to the Environmental Science team
• Assigned job duties may support Environmental Science functional areas such as sampling, data capture, entry and analysis support, documentation, report preparation, or related areas

• Performs assigned tasks according to detailed instructions and established policies and procedures
• Maintains data in various data capture systems
• Generates reports
• Assists with set up of sampling equipment, calibrating instruments and performing inspections of environmental facilities
• Perform duties of general/routine complexity in nature
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Job Code: ENVSCI
11

Grade Level: 7(Non-Exempt)

Under direct supervision, performs Environmental Science job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities assist and support management in identifying and resolving issues involving site environmental conditions; coordinating sampling, data capturing and reporting; and ensuring that site operations are conducted in a manner that is compliant with contractual, statutory and regulatory Environmental requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides technical, administrative and/or functional support to the Environmental Science team
• Assigned job duties may support Environmental Science functional areas such as sampling, data capture, entry and analysis support, documentation, report preparation, or related areas
• Support compliance activities by conducting daily sampling and surveillance activities
• Set up sampling equipment, calibrate instruments and perform inspections of environmental facilities
• Performs assigned tasks according to instructions and established policies and procedures
• Performs routine and semi-routine analysis in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains data in various data capture systems
• Assists in installation of complex equipment and instrumentation
• Perform simple maintenance
• Assists in compiling data and writing reports
• May assist in training less experienced technicians
• Perform duties general/routine to moderately complex in nature
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).

Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.

Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not…