Job Description

Position Summary
Tech II - Environmental is responsible for determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants by conducting tests and field investigations.

Supervisor Responsibilities
This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Addresses environmental issues by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Determines characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances by conducting chemical, physical, laboratory, and field tests, using ph meter, chemicals, autoclaves, centrifuge spectrophotometer, microscope, analytical instrumentation, and chemical laboratory equipment.
• Evaluates atmospheric pollutants by collecting and analyzing samples of gases from smokestacks; gathering other air samples and meteorological data.
• Determines chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by collecting and analyzing soil, silt, and mud.
• Maintains environmental data base by developing information requirements; designing an information system.
• Prepares summaries and charts by gathering and testing samples; analyzing and summarizing findings and trends.
• Maintains gas and fluid flow systems, chemical reaction systems, mechanical equipment, and other test instrumentation by installing; operating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform related work as required.

Typical Physical Demands
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires constant data input for extended periods of time without leaving the work area. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires mobility sufficient to travel.

Typical Working Conditions
Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
• None.

Skills/Competencies
• Analytical.
• Problem solving.
• Communication.
• Decision Making.