Hazardous Materials Coordinator 2117

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the overall administration and operations of the Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Materials Response program. The incumbent plans, trains, supervises, and directs all programs and activities for the Hazardous Materials team and/or outside agencies. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through evaluations and conferences. Performs related work as necessary.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducts the overall administration and operations of the Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Materials Response program;

Acts as the Town representative for the Hazardous Materials Team, to local Fire Departments and other County and State agencies as needed;

Oversees the on-scene operations of the Hazardous Materials (Response) Team;

Oversees personnel, training, response protocols, equipment and vehicle use;

May oversee the annual budget, and the compilation and documentation of resources purchased and/or used;

Acts as the liaison between the Fire Department incident commanders, Police and other law enforcement agencies, and the Hazardous Materials operations;

Provides the incident commander with a list of options and/or recommendations for mitigation of the Hazardous Materials problems;

Interfaces with industrial responders and contractors, members of Fire, Police and environmental protection agencies;

May provide Town’s remediation response to hazardous materials spills on land or waterways;

May issue summonses for Town code violations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and standards of Hazardous Materials handling and response; ability to handle emergency conditions and situations; ability to plan, train, supervise and direct others; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical conditions commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of hazardous materials handling experience, which must include (2) years supervising hazardous materials workers.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment and throughout the term of employment, candidates must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and certification as a Hazardous Materials specialist. Additionally, depending upon appointment, candidate may be required to possess one or both of the following:

1) A valid NYS Emergency Medical Technician’s Certificate;

2) OSHA Incident Commander/Hazwoper Supervisor/Marine Spill Response Certification.

R 4/22/2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive