What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance Technician - Nuiqsut position at North Slope Borough, AK?
Summary or Purpose
Perform a variety of environmental tasks to ensure NSB compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and other state and federal regulations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Work with NSB departments to help achieve environmental compliance.
Daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual inspections of NSB tanks, facilities, and other NSB activities.
Assist in the implementation of the compliance measures required by EPA, DEC, and other regulatory agencies.
Help investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding environmental issues, such as illegal dumping.
Assist in the development and submission of annual waste manifest and inventory reports.
Help with the verification of how hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
May include travel to Utqiagvik and off-slope.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of and passion for keeping the environment clean, fostering a strong environmental ethic within others in the NSB, and promoting strict environmental compliance with DEC and EPA statutes and regulations.
Basic knowledge of data entry and organization.
Basic understanding of inspection techniques, including phone photography, documentation, critical observation skills, and reporting.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, with staff, industry, and government.
Willingness to learn.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school or G.E.D/or a combination of 12 years education and related work experience.
Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training will be required within 3 months of hire.
Additional environmental training will be provided and required within six months of hire.
Valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
