Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector ; COR

About the job Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector I (COR)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

LOAD CHECKING:

• Provide flyers to the public about hazardous waste and other unacceptable materials; inform the public about proper disposal and recycling methods during waste load inspections.
• Make determination on acceptability of materials with consultation of a lead supervisor and direct the public to the appropriate disposal facility.
• Maintain records and prepare reports by completing appropriate forms and/or inputting data into database.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to safety and emergency equipment.
• Conduct inspections on waste loads from all types of waste generators (residential, commercial, and industrial) to ensure that hazardous waste and prohibited materials are not inadvertently landfilled.
• Contact Senior or Supervising Hazardous Waste Inspector in the event large quantities of hazardous waste or unknown material are suspected.
• Inspect waste disposal receipts for proper disposal charges and waste types, enforcing current waste fee schedule.
• Draft reports and documents for legal action for the District Attorney's Office relative to illegal disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform hazardous materials categorization evaluations on household, commercial, and industrial waste in the field.
• Collect samples and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Package hazardous materials for transportation and complete uniform hazardous manifest bills of lading; transport hazardous materials on highways and county roads between landfills and central accumulation locations.
• Operate trucks and light construction equipment.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM:

• Provide direct contractor oversight at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and/or permanent facilities.
• Inspect each participant's waste load for acceptability at events and facilities, maintain records of waste disposals, and reject loads when necessary; document all rejected loads and those suspect loads which are accepted; maintain a participant log of incoming vehicles.
• Conduct weekly written safety and above ground storage tank inspections, documenting any deficiencies and taking corrective action when required.
• Conduct weekly facility inspections and safety supply inventories to ensure compliance with hazardous waste control and worker safety laws.
• Restock safety supplies and public education materials at facilities.
• Provide both verbal and published public education information to participants who are using events and facilities.
• Categorize and/or package household hazardous waste products.
• Consolidate (bulks) automotive waste oil, antifreeze and latex paint at facilities and package other wastes.
• Properly manage and document illegally dumped HHW.
• Maintain "First Responder" readiness for emergency response coordination.
• Notify Program Administrator or Program Coordinator during periods of contractor's performance failures, emergencies or other unusual circumstances.
• Obtain and collect evidence of illegal hazardous waste disposal activities.
• Conduct or participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Operate trucks and light construction equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

• Experience:
  
  Six months in a position that included physically screening and inspecting waste loads, diversion of waste types and prevention of hazardous waste disposal with the County of Riverside.

OPTION II

• Experience:
  
  Six months of professional or technical experience in hazardous waste management, environmental health, environmental engineering, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental health, hazardous waste management, chemistry toxicology, water quality, occupational health, or a closely related field to the assignment may be substituted for the required experience.)

ALL OPTIONS

• Knowledge of:
  The basic principles of solid and hazardous waste management; state and federal laws and regulations governing hazardous waste.
• Ability to:
  Verbally communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use personal computer and software programs.