Environmental Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ 85756, Salary Range: $53,619.00 - $82,349.00 Salary/year, Distinguishing Characteristics:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed to the best interests and for the greater good of the TAA.

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals; assist in the delivery of the TAA’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
• Respond to spills, reported compliance issues, conduct scheduled and as-needed inspections, and other environmental incidents of an urgent nature for the purpose of providing direction and instruction, and to fulfill documentation and reporting requirements. Response is to be fulfilled on an as-needed, on-call basis, with a potential weekend/after-hour response in the case of urgent, high-profile environmental emergencies.
• Assist in development and administration of standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to environmental compliance and permitting.
• Assist in the management of environmental, construction and remediation related projects at TUS and RYN.
• Prepare and submit all applicable Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) environmental reports and payments in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Perform storm water inspections of TAA operational areas and tenant spaces; perform or oversee event-driven storm water monitoring; perform record keeping of TAA and co-permittee facilities at TUS and RYN and prepare updates to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Perform compliance monitoring and record keeping of oil (fuel and petroleum product) storage and handling facilities at TUS and RYN in accordance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan requirements.
• Coordinate collection, preparation for shipment, recycling, and disposal of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulated, universal and non-regulated wastes at TUS and RYN.
• Conduct weekly or routine inspection and logging of hazardous material storage area and satellite accumulation areas.
• Conduct or supervise indoor air quality assessments and sampling, to include asbestos, water intrusion and mold assessments, and lead-based paint or items.
• Perform compliance monitoring and recordkeeping for equipment and processes covered by PDEQ air quality permits.
• Oversee routine and emergency cleanup and remediation of contaminated sites by outside contractors.
• Coordinate sampling, remediation and disposal of suspected petroleum, hazardous or toxic material spills or releases, and cradle-to-grave record keeping for each disposal.
• Coordinate sampling and semi-annual reporting for Industrial Wastewater Discharge permit locations at TUS, semi-annual pumping and cleaning of each oil-water separator; and prepare permit renewal applications.
• Assist in preparation of environmental training materials, maintain documentation, and provide training at TUS and RYN to TAA staff and tenants.
• Assist in the coordination of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) related investigation and cleanup activities at TUS, as needed.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Command System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science/technology, engineering or equivalent discipline; A Bachelor's degree is preferred. A minimum of 3 years field-based experience is preferred. Comprehensive field experience in hazardous materials, air quality, and water quality is desired. TAA will consider any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to demonstrate aptitude for the position.

Knowledge of:

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