Position: Environmental Technician

Location: Providence, RI.

Contract Term: 4 months

Hours / Week: 35

Responsibilities

• Review data and inventories submitted by water systems to ensure that the submittals align with the data requirements of the State service line inventory database
• Communicate with water systems on the status of inventory development
• Conduct field visits and inspections as needed to review physical service line record files, and/or assist in the visual inspection of service lines
• Develop periodic update reports on inventory metrics
• Assist the Lead and Copper Rule Manager and the inventory Project Manager to ensure that water systems are working toward compliance with the deadline
• Review inventory information submitted by the 176 Rhode Island Public Water Systems (PWS) that are subject to the LCRR and the Rhode Island Lead Poisoning and Prevention Act (LPPA)
• Track customer notification and risk mitigation activities when lead pipes are discovered, disturbed, or replaced
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• An interest in Environmental Science/Engineering
• An interest in protecting public health
• A working knowledge of software platforms such as Microsoft Office
• A familiarity with state public health laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to prepare reports containing findings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors, and the public and other related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience

• Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a college of recognized standing, or a current student working toward a degree
• Major courses in the Biological and Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental or Civil Engineering, or courses closely related to environmental science OR any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Restoration: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Providence, RI 02905 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Providence, RI 02905: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person