Industrial Waste Control Technician

This is environmental inspection and compliance work of limited scope and complexity learning the application of a wide range of toxic pollutant control activities. Employees in this class assist in the enforcement of federal and local pretreatment regulations as they apply to industrial waste discharges into the City's sewer system, worker exposure to toxic substances in the workplace environment and groundwater pollution as it relates to the storage of hazardous substances and fuels.

Responding with police, fire, or state and federal officials to emergency situations involving hazardous substances is a significant aspect of the work. Work involves exposure to hazardous substances and manufacturing operations. Employees in this class report to a technical supervisor.

Employees assist in enforcing federal and local pretreatment regulations as they apply to industrial waste discharges into the City's sewer system, monitor worker exposure to toxic substances in the workplace environment, and address groundwater pollution related to the storage of hazardous substances and fuels. Responding to emergency situations with police, fire, or state and federal officials is a significant aspect of the work.

Work involves exposure to hazardous substances and manufacturing operations. Employees in this class report to a technical supervisor.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental or biological science, chemistry, biology, chemical, environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering or engineering technology.
• Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during the tenure of appointment as an Industrial Waste Control Technician I.
• Candidates must submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts must indicate completion of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.