Senior Hazardous Waste Field Technician - 138456

The University of California, San Diego, Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Senior Technician Hazardous Waste Field Chemist works under supervision of the Operations Supervisor and performs such duties as collection of hazardous waste chemicals, radioactive materials and biohazardous waste from university labs and facilities. Incumbent processes hazardous waste materials including: segregation, compaction, vial crushing, solidification, recycling/reuse, lab-packing, consolidation, storage for radioactive decay, marking and labeling shipping containers and preparation of shipping documents and transportation. Position employee also provides assistance to university faculty, researchers, staff and private contractors in matters of accumulation, packaging, storage, labeling and disposal of hazardous chemicals, radioactive waste and biohazardous waste; assists with all the lab packing for the main site and off-site facilities, performs weekly chemical inspections on-site and off-site, and services Nimitz Marine Facility, Medical Center and other off-site facilities. Database activities include the maintenance of the Chemical Waste Tracking System with new regulations and processing changes. Position also provides coordination between resources and personnel to arrange special pick ups and provides work direction to Lab Assistant IIIs in accordance with EH&S goals and EMF operating procedures. Position is part of the campus HazMat team which responds to hazardous spills and chemical emergencies and assists with hazardous materials clean up.

• Graduation from high school. Experience working with hazardous waste, or college coursework, including appropriate science courses and experience in an environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Knowledge of county, state and federal regulations concerning chemical, radioactive, and biological hazardous wastes and the applicable transportation requirements.

• Knowledge of basic chemistry, radiation, and biohazardous principles; health and safety requirements; analytical techniques; ability to follow procedures and perform spill cleanings.

• Demonstrated ability to safely drive and maneuver box trucks. Ability to move or lift large chemical drums, carboys, bottles, boxes, etc. using available carts, pallet jacks, or other devices. Ability to safely operate all equipment at the EMF, including trucks and lift gates, forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, and other lifting aids.

• Understanding of proper application and use of personal protection equipment including respirators, gloves, eye protection and protective clothing when in the presence of chemical, radiological, and biohazardous wastes and materials and the ability to monitor and train others.

• Ability to complete basic functions on a computer terminal using Microsoft Office Applications, including data entry, database queries, word processing, and spreadsheets.

• Reliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects, and meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrates competency and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Good oral communication skills necessary to effectively complete hazardous waste collection, management, and disposal and relate technical information to a diverse clientele using a professional and gracious manner in person, email, and on the telephone. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with all members of a diverse organization.

• Understanding of customer-service and quality performance techniques and procedures and the ability to apply them in achieving quality and customer service goals.

• DOJ/FBI and DMV background check clearances are required prior to employment.

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, and respond to health and safety emergencies.

• Employees must complete the OSHA respirator medical evaluation process and be medically cleared by a Physician or Other Licensed Health Care Professional before being fit-tested or required to wear a respirator.

• Serve as EHS Response Team member. May be requested to respond back to campus to support the EHS Duty Officer in the event of an after-hours, weekend, or holiday incident involving hazardous materials.

• Must possess HAZWOPER certification.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace