SENIOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SENIOR HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/24

Posting End Date: 2024/11/07

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Environmental Services

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 34. 25

Maximum Salary: 38. 82

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.

This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (/dhr. idaho. gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7_Telecommuting_Policy. pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

This position will require a medical surveillance baseline exam.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Senior Hazardous Waste Compliance Officer - Analyst 4 for the Waste Management and Remediation Division for the State Office located in Boise.

Salary Range: $34. 25-$38. 82

Responsibilities:
• Inspection duties:

Plan, direct, and perform inspections of hazardous waste generators and transporters; permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facilities; and used oil handlers to determine compliance with the Hazardous Waste Management Act, the Idaho Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste (IDAPA 58. 01. 05), and applicable hazardous waste permits.

Lead the annual Idaho National Laboratory compliance evaluation inspection and investigate citizen complaints as needed.

Prepare inspection reports and accompanying documentation and make recommendations for enforcement actions.

Collect environmental samples as needed and evaluate chemical, physical, and analytical data.

Train, mentor, and provide inspection support and peer review for regional office hazardous waste staff.
• Enforcement duties:

Prepare draft enforcement actions and participate in negotiations with direction from supervisor.

Assist with monitoring facilities' return to compliance.

Testify in court for civil enforcement cases as needed.
• Programmatic support duties:

Provide regulatory analysis and interpretation.

Assist with public records requests.

Assist with developing inspector resources, checklists, and outreach materials.

Represent the Hazardous Waste Bureau at pertinent meetings.

Ensure DEQ-generated hazardous waste is properly managed and disposed.
• Compliance assistance duties:

Conduct compliance assistance site visits.

Provide hazardous waste technical assistance to the regulated community, public, DEQ programs, and other agencies.

Prepare and give presentations on hazardous waste topics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or related natural resources management field OR Education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year Bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties such as planning, research, regulatory development and/or implementation of components of environmental programs or media for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND

At least six (6) years of professional experience providing management, technical assistance, resource allocation, and policy interpretation to staff, special interest groups and the public.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least four (4) years of professional experience providing technical assistance, allocating resources, managing and/or developing programs; and interpreting policy to staff, special interest groups and the public.

Required/Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification

DEQ 5637-Hazardous Waste

Considerable knowledge of the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste management implementation and processes typically gained through possession of a college degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Soil Science, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field; OR education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree; AND at least two (2) years of full ‐ time work experience in RCRA hazardous waste management, including regulatory analysis and interpretation, and hazardous waste characterization, remediation, treatment, storage and disposal; OR possession of an unrelated college degree; AND successful completion of two (2) years of environmental college-level coursework supplemented with four (4) years full-time work experience as outlined above. Education/Experience Equivalency: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) credited hours in a subject required for the particular degree, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; AND/OR Each two (2) years of qualifying work experience as described on the announcement may be equivalent to one (1) year of undergraduate education. Note: Course work requirements are based on curriculum from an accredited college or university.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.

• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.

• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.

• Some travel may be required.

• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.

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