Environmental Technician

Amentum•Texarkana, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Technician prepares hazardous wastes for storage, shipment, and disposal; tracks hazardous materials and waste using the Hazardous Material Inventory Disposal System (HMIDS); and conducts environmental compliance inspections. The role performs warehousing duties related to receiving, temporarily storing, handling, maintaining, and turning in depot hazardous waste and materials. It also operates a gasoline- or electric-powered forklift to move hazardous materials and waste containers, and serves on the Depot Emergency Spill Response Team, responding to spill notifications and containing and cleaning up spills. The technician conducts field tests and investigations to collect data for environmental, engineering, and scientific personnel assessing pollution sources and control methods in air, water, and soil. Work includes chemical and physical laboratory and field tests; collecting air, water, and soil samples; preparing samples; recording and summarizing data; and operating, maintaining, or setting up monitoring equipment and test instrumentation. The role may also involve operating monitoring stations, conducting bacteriological or other research-related tests, analyzing engine exhaust emissions, and specializing in a particular environmental pollution or protection area. The position includes other related duties as assigned. Employees are expected to uphold safety, quality, and procedure-compliance requirements, complete applicable training, and participate in emergency response tasks and safety teams as appropriate. Work is performed at Red River Army Depot. Facility credentials require U.S. citizenship, and covered individuals must be registered with the United States Selective Service to access the Depot.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of related work experience.
Current 40-hour HazWoper certification.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for access to the Depot Production Computer System.
Willingness to follow established safety rules and protocols and work safely to protect oneself and coworkers.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and facility credentials/authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location.
Ability to pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check, if required, and pass Rapid Gate, if required.
Covered individuals must be registered with the United States Selective Service for access to the Depot.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment depending on duties and safety policies.
Must possess planning and organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare hazardous wastes for storage, shipment, and disposal.
Use HMIDS to track and monitor hazardous materials and waste on the depot.
Conduct environmental compliance inspections.
Perform warehousing tasks involving receipt, temporary storage, handling, maintenance, and turn-in of depot hazardous waste and materials.
Operate a gasoline- or electric-powered forklift to move hazardous materials and waste containers.
Serve on the Depot Emergency Spill Response Team; respond to spill notifications and contain and clean up spills.
Conduct tests and field investigations to gather environmental data on pollutants in air, water, and soil.
Perform chemical and physical laboratory and field tests according to prescribed standards.
Collect air, water, soil, silt, and mud samples and meteorological data as needed to assess pollutants.
Prepare samples for testing, record data, and prepare summaries and charts for review.
Set up monitoring equipment and install, operate, and routinely maintain test instrumentation and related systems.
As needed, operate fixed or mobile monitoring stations, conduct bacteriological or other research-related tests, and collect and analyze engine exhaust emissions.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Follow safety, quality, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures; complete applicable training and participate in emergency response tasks and safety teams as appropriate.