Following routine protocols and procedures under the supervision of the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety Department, performs environmental compliance inspections, data entry, safety supply inventory and ordering, and other administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and enter data for environmental compliance reports and other department recordkeeping.

• Conduct facility inspections/audits for various regulatory compliance requirements and maintain records.

• Lab work to include wastewater analysis.

• Select and order safety supplies and coordinate safety trainings.

• Maintain MSDS Online database.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. 

Preferred:

Knowledge of AQMD, storm water, hazardous waste/material regulations, and OSHA regulations.

Laboratory and industrial safety experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (preferred):

B.S. degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in environmental health and safety field. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Requires good oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with various individuals in different settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Chemistry Knowledge (Optional):

Basic chemistry knowledge and familiarity with lab equipment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (preferred):

DOT (Department of Transportation) and/or HAZWOPER certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting in a normal seated position or alternately standing for extended periods of time. Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing 10 lbs. or less. Occasionally pushing, pulling/handling objects weighing 50 lbs., or less. Ability to move about, climb stairs, and negotiate around obstacles in tight places. Ability to work with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, respirators, aprons, or protective coveralls, and boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality. Work environment may include areas of unpleasant cold or heat, wet and hazardous conditions such as the risk of exposure to fumes or particles and toxic or corrosive chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations. Proper safety training and equipment is provided for the safe performance of required duties.