HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROCESSOR 2116

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class processes hazardous materials in a municipality’s household hazardous waste program and waste disposal operations. The incumbent is responsible for receiving various types of hazardous materials, classifying them according to substance and arranging for their disposal. Work also includes supervising the filling, compacting and transporting of refuse trailers. Supervision is exercised over Laborers and Sanitation Helpers and is received from an administrative supervisor.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Receives various types of household hazardous materials and waste from the residents of a municipality;

Identifies hazardous wastes using basic screening techniques and segregates them by classification of hazard;

Packages, marks and labels waste for transportation;

Contacts contract company for removal of wastes, arranges pick up dates, and provides company with a Bill of Lading of items to be transported;

Inspects monthly invoices against shipping manifest for proper billing and keeps records of each pick up manifest;

Maintains supplies and equipment for the household hazardous waste program;

Provides information to be used in the grant application process;

Supervises the activities of Sanitation Helpers and Laborers by assigning them to stations and ensuring that work is properly performed;

Monitors and assists self-haulers with their waste materials and instructs them on proper disposal practices;

Ensures that trailers have optimum loading and that material levels are reported by satellite transfer stations daily;

Maintains records of wastes received and transferred;

Assists supervisor in securing site at the end of the day, making sure buildings, vehicles and gates are locked and secured.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and standards of handling household hazardous materials; knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to source separation and disposal of waste; ability to train and supervise others; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associates Degree in a natural science.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, the employee must possess Hazwoper Certification in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.20. This certification must be maintained throughout the employee’s entire term of employment.

11/02/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03