Household Hazardous Waste Technician

Household Hazardous Waste Technician

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation's oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Solid Waste Division oversees the effective solid waste operations throughout the County through its solid waste ordinance, exclusive residential contract, and its non-exclusive, solid waste franchise program. This involves weekly curbside collections of residential waste for nearly 120,000 residences including household garbage, recycling, and yard waste. In addition, the County also provides oversight of commercial/industrial solid waste and construction & demolition debris collections through its franchise agreements.

The Solid Waste Division strives to manage waste and recyclable materials as resources for the future benefit of our community with a focus and commitment towards providing residents, commercial businesses, and local governments with efficient, effective, and environmentally conscientious programs and services.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions to provide the best services to our citizens. The newly selected Household Hazardous Waste Technician will be responsible for the proper storage and separation of the hazardous items.

The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County's core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects household hazardous waste from the drop-off center; documents and ensures the proper transporting of materials to the Tillman Ridge facility.
• Identifies, labels, and stores residential hazardous waste; assists in arranging materials for pickup by a certified licensed hazardous waste processing firm.
• Assists at community collections events to ensure all household hazardous wastes are handled and transported to the Tillman Ridge facility.
• Maintains proper certifications for handling, storing, and disposing of household hazardous wastes.
• Maintains data records and reports required by local, state and federal agencies.
• Answers questions and concerns from the general public, officials, and county personnel regarding household hazardous wastes.
• Ensures that contract specifications for handling and processing household hazardous waste are met.
• Inspects local Small Quantity Generators (SQG) to assure that regulatory requirements are in compliance and prepares FDEP reports documenting compliance.
• Assists in random local checks at the transfer station as required by the FDEP; follows-up on any contaminated loads and prepares appropriate reports for submission to proper agencies.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.
• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience in solid waste operations, environmental services, or hazardous materials handling.
• An Associates degree in environmental science, public administration, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• A Bachelors degree in a related field may substitute four (4) years of the required experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain the following certifications: Initial Transfer Station Operator (FDEP), MRF Spotter (FDEP), and Hazardous Waste Operator (OSHA).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and all endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of household hazardous waste collection, handling and disposal requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant county, state and federal ordinances, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Salary Range: $47,320.00 - $63,190.40

Compensation Grade: BCC PG14

Department: Solid Waste

Location: 2750 Industry Center Road St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.