Hazardous Materials Coordinator

Environmental Compliance Manager

Incumbent oversees compliance for various environmental programs for City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU), including hazardous materials management, chemical safety programs, and waste management. Ensures CBU's adherence to state and federal environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, CAA, SPCC, USTs, and landfill operations. Serves as CBU's primary contact for all hazardous materials compliance, management and inquiries. Monitors compliance with state and federal regulations that govern hazardous materials.

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Conducts all duties necessary to ensure CBU's compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations for four Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs), and at times Small Quantity Generators (SQGs) and Large Quantity Generators (LQGs). Oversees compliance with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations

Completes Tier II Reporting in compliance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and communicates with all necessary agencies.

Oversees compliance related to special waste generation, profiling, and disposal in accordance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) requirements. Manages the Dillman Landfill permit and works with CBU's Operations Division and IDEM to renew and maintain compliance with the solid waste permit.

Manages compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) for CBU's emergency generators (stationary engines).

Writes, coordinates and tracks contracts related to hazardous material management and compliance.

Develops and manages all chemical-related safety programs for CBU, including Hazard Communication and Respiratory Protection. Leads emergency preparedness efforts, including spill response coordination for CBU facilities. Maintains availability to respond to hazardous materials emergencies affecting CBU operations.

Develops and conducts training for CBU staff pertaining to: Regulated waste; Chemical safety; Respiratory protection; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC); Spill response; Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping (P2 and GH); and Class C Underground Storage Tanks Certification. Maintains records of all training activities for these programs.

Maintains knowledge of new, revised, or potential regulations surrounding RCRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, SPCC, CAA, and safety compliance and notifies and advises management, as necessary. Participates in regulatory audits.

Investigates and researches historical land use public records requests as they relate to environmental cleanup sites and coordinates with the City's Legal Department and the public for site characterization and environmental information requests.

Oversees regular inspections of all CBU's underground storage tanks (USTs), aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), hazardous material storage areas, SPCC facilities, and P2 and GH for CBU facilities. Ensures and maintains compliance with state and federal environmental and safety regulations.

Secondary

Develops and manages Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to the hazardous materials program and environmental compliance.

Performs related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Environmental Programs.

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental or physical sciences, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum experience equivalent to three years in the environmental field. Three years of overall experience that includes hazardous material management and/or permit compliance.

Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification within 6 months of employment.

Must be able to complete annual RCRA and DOT Hazmat training and testing to comply with 49 CFR 172.700 and 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7).

Demonstrates proficiency in technical writing.

Ability to read and interpret technical reports.

Ability to effectively use GIS and Asset Management Software.

Ability to legally drive a vehicle.

Incumbent performs duties that are broad in scope, requiring the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of department-wide situations and cases related to hazardous material environmental compliance. Work often includes independent analysis of unusual circumstances, often complex in nature, to determine the best method to achieve desired results. Errors are not readily apparent through supervisory review and may result in substantial loss of department monies and violation of federal, state and local rules and regulations.

Most work is performed in a modern office environment, with required site visits that expose the incumbent to industrial, construction, and factory production hazards as all weather conditions. Incumbent may be required to perform tasks requiring moderate physical exertion.

Incumbent is frequently required to attend evening meetings and maintain availability 24 hours per day in the event of critical situations and emergencies.

Incumbent maintains contact with the direct supervisor, contractors, industries and members of the general public for purposes of explaining and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and legislation and explaining Department policies and procedures.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.