Environmental Technician (P3) Location Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside area) : Work Schedule and Other Information Brief Description
Under broad guidance, the P3 Technician: a. Acts as a lead and performs technical work of a routine nature involving the collection of a range of environmental monitoring and permit compliance samples b. Conducts field sampling, chemical analyses, routine inspections and other work under general supervision c. Initiates enforcement actions in the field in accordance with HRSD Industrial Wastewater Discharge Regulations and the P3 Enforcement Response Plan Detailed Description
Water Quality Expectations Job Requirements
a. Education 1. Required a) Associates degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related science (as approved) 2. Desired a) Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related science b. Experience 1. Required Personnel are fully qualified at a Grade 5 with an Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related science (as approved) and three (3) years of applicable experience. 2. Training Levels The following training levels and years of experience are established for personnel who are not fully qualified: a) Grade 5a - Associate's Degree in appropriate field and two (2) years applicable experience b) Grade 5b - Associate's Degree in appropriate field and one (1) year applicable experience c) Grade 5c - Associate's Degree in appropriate field and no applicable experience Note: An appropriate degree requiring more college credits than an Associate's Degree and/or advanced degree(s) will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy some of the training level requirements. c. Job-specific Technical Competencies Required a) Basic functional knowledge of industrial wastewater regulations and procedures b) Basic knowledge of methods, equipment and processes pertaining to sampling of environmental and wastewater samples c) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing d) Knowledge of safety and confined space entry requirements e) Ability to use MS Office products at an intermediate level of proficiency and a variety of other profession-specific programs (e.g. iPACS, Sample Manager) at an intermediate level of proficiency d. Special Licenses Required a) Valid driver's license from state of residence e. Organizational Development 1. Water Quality Expectations Additional Details HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.
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