Environmental Associate

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 21, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities, Division of Engineering and Regulation.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under close supervision, assists professional staff in performance of routine, environmental planning, resource management, and/or pollution control work.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Conducts field investigations of industrial wastewater discharge sites and dumpsites.

• Sets up, operates, and monitors sampling equipment. Assists pollution control analysts and others in the laboratory analysis of wastewater samples.

• Collects samples of industrial wastewater using established safety and technical procedures, maintaining the physical and quantitative integrity of each sample.

• Maintains field notes and data on all samples collected and notifies higher-level personnel of unusual sample results.

• Keeps required technical records and assists with data analysis and report preparation.

• Performs routine servicing of field equipment.

• Conducts field investigations of sanitary sewage flows within the public conveyance system. Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates electronic flow measuring devices.

• Provides information to haulers and the general public regarding the septic waste hauler program regulations, application process and locations. Accepts applications for permits.

• Checks monthly septic waste hauler reports. Compares security video of dumpsites to reports from the haulers. Computes the cost of discharge and other fees based on established guidelines. Prepares monthly invoices, correspondence and reports. Issues citations or penalty assessments as appropriate.

• Inspects grease interceptors for routine compliance inspections. Inputs and tracks data in compliance monitoring files and software. Provides information regarding the Fats, Oils and Grease Program.

• Participates in safety training.

Examples of Other Duties:

May testify in court regarding septic waste haulers and industrial waste dischargers. Answers routine inquiries regarding environmental laws and regulations. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent,

PLUS

Two years' experience in environmental protection, wastewater treatment, and/or pollution control work.

(Additional education in a natural, environmental, and/or biological science may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

General knowledge of safety hazards associated with laboratories and environmental sampling procedures.General knowledge of sampling techniques; preservation and transportation protocol for sample types, matrices and parameters.Basic knowledge of environmental sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.Basic skill in using computer applications such as databases, word processors, and spreadsheets.Ability to establish effective working relationships with other agencies, industrial users, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Basic knowledge of natural resource and environmental concepts. Basic knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations and policies.

Skill in setting up and operating sampling and testing equipment. Skill in conducting field investigations. Skill in assisting in the laboratory analysis of samples. Skill in environmental sample collection and analysis. Skill in operating and troubleshooting of sampling or laboratory equipment.

Skill in using computer applications such as databases, word processors, and spreadsheets. Skill in reading and interpreting maps, diagrams, plans, and blueprints.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid noncommercial class C Maryland Driver's license or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Must obtain a Drinking Water Sampler Certification from the Maryland Rural Water Association (MRWA) within one year from date of hire.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

(www.WES.org).Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Environmental AssociateOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

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