What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Materials Intern position at Boulder County?
Boulder County's Resource Conservation Division is hiring an hourly (up to 33 hours per week) Hazardous Materials Intern for the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility. Hazardous Materials Interns receive training in, and perform, a variety of professional and technical work related to hazardous materials handling and customer service. The Hazardous Materials Intern is the entry-level classification in the Hazardous Materials series.
This is a term limited position with an anticipated end date of Summer 2025. This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work Wednesday - Saturday. The person in this position will be required to work every Saturday. This position will work up to 33 hours weekly. This position will work at the Hazardous Materials Management Facility in Boulder, CO.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 hourly
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Phone Screening: March 10th
First Round Interviews: March 18th
Reference Check: April 4th
- Assists with the operations of the Hazardous Materials Management Program facility and off-site events.
- Trains to interpret and comply with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous materials management, hazardous waste packing and shipment, and worker health and safety.
- Provides the best in public service when assisting customers with recycling and disposal needs of hazardous materials.
- Tracks data for community participation, hazardous materials management, and other spreadsheets.
- Utilize oral and written communication to assist with outreach and education including (social media posts, tabling at events, etc.).
- Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and training sessions.
- Performs related work as required.
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate. Currently attending college and completed at least two years in Hazardous Materials Technology, Environmental Health or closely related field. (Additional related education may apply toward experience.)
DRIVER'S LICENSE& RELIABLE VEHICLE:
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:
A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:
Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to attain medical certification to wear respirators
- Have working knowledge of Windows computer, word processing and database applications (Microsoft Office)
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- DOT Training
- CPR and First Aid
- Knowledge of hazardous materials management, transportation and disposal
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
General:
Spend up to 8.5 hours per day walking or standing (excluding breaks). Stand for up to 2 hours at a time to perform tasks at waist height. Spend up to 2 hours at a time wearing a supplied air hood. Frequently step up into seated forklift and operate forklift for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Back and Upper Body (lifting):
Frequently lift with one or two hands various product containers, tools, supplies and equipment weighing 1-30 lbs. at waist height from floor to waist height, from waist to chest height, and lower from waist to ground. Occasionally lift supplies or containers weighing up to 60 lbs. Occasionally lift equipment or supplies weighing from 60 to 100 pounds in collaboration with coworkers. Frequently push and or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 250 lbs. for distances of up to 75 feet. Frequently push/use pallet jack and drum dolly to move weights up to 1,000 pounds. Frequent opening and closing (pushing and pulling) of heavy, metal, horizontal door on roll-off container.
Hands and Arms:
Must have strength and dexterity in both arms and both hands for lifting as described above, assembling large heavy cubic yard cardboard boxes, moving drums, and using tools, including air-powered tools, for short periods of time each day.
Body Movement:
Frequently pivot body or walk and pivot body when performing the lifts and movements described above. Frequent lifting of arm or arms above head to reach for and pull-down overhead exhaust ventilation arms, pull down doors, etc.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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