Hazardous Materials Technician (SB-381-22E) Calabasas Job at Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Calabasas, CA
$29.25 - $46.37 an hour
JOB POSTING
NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #SB-381-22E
POSTING #SB-381-22E
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN
(ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III)
(ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III)
LOCATION:
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTION GROUP, CALABASAS
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTION GROUP, CALABASAS
The list of eligible candidates resulting from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur in the next six months
at Calabasas Landfill, Scholl Canyon Landfill, Puente Hills Material Recovery Facility, or as a Rover.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the close or general supervision of a Supervising Engineering Technician I or higher classification, the incumbent screens solid waste to identify, isolate and segregate hazardous waste; consolidates and packs hazardous waste for shipment; conducts a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications; collects, calculates, and presents data; performs tests to ensure the contents of disposed materials meets accepted guidelines; operates equipment used in data or sample collection; operates equipment such as forklifts and manlifts; maintains and calibrates sampling equipment based on established protocol; performs basic chemical field tests; prepares routine correspondence and technical reports; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the close or general supervision of a Supervising Engineering Technician I or higher classification, the incumbent screens solid waste to identify, isolate and segregate hazardous waste; consolidates and packs hazardous waste for shipment; conducts a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications; collects, calculates, and presents data; performs tests to ensure the contents of disposed materials meets accepted guidelines; operates equipment used in data or sample collection; operates equipment such as forklifts and manlifts; maintains and calibrates sampling equipment based on established protocol; performs basic chemical field tests; prepares routine correspondence and technical reports; and performs related duties as required.
Work is largely performed outdoors with exposure to environmental elements. Incumbents may occasionally be required to use respiratory equipment, which necessitates the passing of an annual medical fitness assessment.
This opportunity may be filled at any level, depending on qualifications. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment of para-professional field engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians.
This opportunity may be filled at any level, depending on qualifications. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment of para-professional field engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess all of the following:
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A valid California Class B or C driver's license depending on the type of Districts' vehicle driven in the specific assignment
For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
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Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, or related scientific area, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed
For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:
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One year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major
For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:
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One year of experience at or above Engineering Technician II.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with hazardous waste
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Experience with gas system or water quality monitoring
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A bachelor's degree in math, engineering or scientific field
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
For
ALL
CLASSES
, the competitive selection process may cover:
Knowledge of:
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Basic chemistry of industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control
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Methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, and technical reports
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Engineering and scientific nomenclature
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Sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases
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Terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and control, and material recovery operations
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Math calculations
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Applicable safety practices and procedures
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Hazardous waste materials
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Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports
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Sample preservation techniques.
Ability to:
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Test samples and collect data
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Locate monitoring stations
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Perform sampling and installation procedures
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Evaluate data
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Use computer software applications
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Perform math calculations
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Work in confined spaces
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Monitor equipment, gas meter and wells
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Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
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Prepare routine correspondence and data reports.
NOTE:
This position may require the incumbent to be able to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test.
This position may require the incumbent to be able to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.
SELECTION PROCESS:
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process will consist of a written test which will be pass/fail and an interview weighted at 100%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
- The written test will take place on Wednesday, February 15.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources
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