Environmental Compliance Technician

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life.  Our Landfill team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the  Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.
 
This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

The Ada County Landfill is YOUR landfill. The facilities and services are available to every resident of Ada County. The Landfill is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe environmental place to live and work. Ada County is a great place to work!

The Ada County Landfill seeks to proactively manage County waste disposal facilities, enforce applicable codes, and provide reasonably priced and environmentally acceptable methods for solid and hazardous wastes reduction and disposal for County residents and businesses.

Learn more about Ada County Landfill by visiting their website. Ada County Landfill

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Environmental Compliance Technician performs routine data collection and construction activities associated with the needs of Ada County Solid Waste to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits. Tasks include landfill gas collection system monitoring and maintenance; equipment maintenance; groundwater, stormwater, and leachate monitoring; overseeing certified disposals; and other landfill maintenance and operation activities.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
 This position works under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager and at times will independently handle routine problems as they arise. Multiple levels of this position exist and are based on years of direct landfill experience, certification, skill level, and complexity of the work performed.

• Collects and records environmental data utilizing specialized equipment and technology, including taking readings of the landfill gas, leachate, surface emissions, and groundwater system;
• Monitors and maintains environmental control equipment and systems, including maintenance the of landfill gas destruction flare and hydrogen sulfide scrubber system, operation of water pumps, calibration of gas monitors, and maintenance of gas and leachate piping systems;
• Performs maintenance and upgrades to landfill gas wells and assists with other construction or maintenance activities including, but not limited to, pipe welding, road building or trench digging, operating and servicing sump pumps at the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager;
• Operates a variety of equipment including pulling trailers, small excavators, skid steers with various attachments, and dump trucks;
• Works to address problems when identified, troubleshoots for solutions to common problems, and reports issues to the Environmental Compliance Manager;
• Following proper training, enters spaces with potentially hazardous atmospheres following permit required confined space entry procedures utilizing a supplied air respirator as needed; 
• Maintains records, as described by permits, and at the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager;
• Witnesses and certifies the disposal and burial of specialized loads, including asbestos;
• Assists on-site customers with resolution of complaints and problems regarding landfill rules and regulations;
• Accepts and inventories ordered materials from vendors, ensuring correct stock is received;
• Performs or participates in activities to comply with safety policies and procedures, including performing pre- and post-operation inspection of work site and equipment to detect and protect against unsafe or hazardous operating conditions;
• Completes training to apply new knowledge of equipment and processes in performance of technical tasks;
• Surveys landfill projects using Trimble GPS;
• Works closely with other county departments, private contractors, and the general public, requiring courtesy, patience, tact and diplomacy;
• Responds to alarms after hours and on weekends as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists in scale operation as needed;    
• Performs all other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
• Associates degree from an accredited university relating to environmental sciences, or engineering preferred; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred;
• Skill in organization and attention to detail;
• Ability to collect and record data, legibly and accurately;
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods;
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of general maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and grounds facilities;
• Knowledge of the use of a wide variety of hand-tools and motorized equipment;
• Knowledge of the operation of mini-excavators and track-skid steer loaders;
• Knowledge of the safe handling methods of chemical and industrial solid waste materials preferred;
• Ability to analyze situations, identify problem areas, and recommend solutions;
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and maps;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and crews performing public refuse disposal and environmental inspection activities;
• Ability to use a computer with MS Office software;
• Ability to be on call for emergencies as needed, which requires being able to travel to and arrive on-site at all hours of the day and night in less than 1 hour after receiving an alarm;
• Ability to operate a county-provided cell phone and the necessary apps to respond to alarms during on-call periods;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to learn and maintain working knowledge of landfill management technologies;
• Ability to safely perform all tasks and promote a safe work practice;
• Experience collecting, interpreting, and monitoring data preferred;
• Skill in using GPS, leveling equipment and associated software preferred;
• Ability to participate in and apply company-provided training as made available, including: SWANA courses for Landfill Operations Basics and Landfill Gas Basics, Trimble GPS training, confined space entry training, and fall protection training; 
• Ability and willingness to work toward industry-specific certification as made available, including: NESHAPS Asbestos certification and positive pressure respirator certification. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing;
• This position may require working in confined spaces with appropriate personal protective equipment;
• The employee must pass a background check;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license to operate a county vehicle.

• Work is performed at the Ada County Landfill facility or other County-owned locations;
• Work safely around dangerous levels of landfill gasses, including methane and hydrogen sulfide, using proper PPE including a positive pressure respirator;
• Work is performed in Permit-Required Confined Spaces;
• Work is performed inside and outside in areas that are subject to changing climatic conditions and in inclement weather in open areas;
• The incumbent will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when handling wastes and responding to spills, accidents, or incidents;
• The incumbent may be required to negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough, rocky and/or slippery surfaces;
• Must have the physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work on catwalks;
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Required to be available to respond to alarms weekends, nights, holidays and on an on-call, rotating basis.

 
DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

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