Environmental Compliance Technician I

Ada County • Boise, ID

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• 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
• 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
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license to operate a county vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree from an accredited university relating to environmental sciences, or engineering preferred
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Knowledge of the safe handling methods of chemical and industrial solid waste materials preferred
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED