Debris Monitor

JOB SUMMARY:     

At the highest level, must have an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and committed effort to performing their job in an ethical and proper manner.  The Debris Monitor is responsible for the monitoring of debris removal operations, monitoring the volume of debris collected, and other related items as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Field Monitors:

• Observes and documents the debris removal operations, ensuring conformity with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance (FEMA PA) Program, and the specific directions of the supervisors and project manager.
• Ensures the work site is safe and follows Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements.
• Ensures documentation is concise, complete, and accurate (Load Tickets, Daily Reports of Activities, Incident Reports, Logs, Damage Reports, etc.)
• Certify debris hauler’s truck capacities and equipment.
• Verifies the location(s) of assigned loading sites daily, accurately recording them on Load Tickets (including GPS coordinates, if applicable).
• Monitors the debris hauler operations and activities, to include Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC), Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) setups, and safety.
• Recognizes eligible vs. ineligible debris per FEMA-PA guidance, and ensures debris is not collected from ineligible areas unless specifically directed by the client.
• Ensures debris types are not mixed during collection.
• Properly classifies the various debris types, per FEMA-PA guidance.
• Ensures truck capacity placard accuracy. 
• Comes prepared with required equipment, supplies, and materials, constantly being aware of all safety considerations.
• Maintains Load Tickets while thoroughly completing applicable sections.
• Thoroughly documents all pre-existing and contractor-caused damage, including pictures of the damage.
• Completes a Daily Log of all field activities to include actions, agreements, assignments, and accidents.
• Properly and fully documents using the Load Ticket system, ensuring all previous sections have been thoroughly completed.

Tower Monitors:

• Ensures Load Ticket is received for debris disposal/offloading.  
• Makes accurate calculations based on truck’s capacity and load and applies FEMA policies accordingly. 
• Ensures the load is dumped in the proper location (segregated based on debris type).
• Ensures debris management site (DMS) operations continue so that one operation doesn’t adversely affect another (dumping, stacking, reduction, disposal).
• Ensures trucks are completely empty upon exiting the DMS.
• Comes prepared with required equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Is aware of ingress and egress roads around the DMS, so that they will remain clear of debris.
• Ensures MOT setups into and out of DMS are adequate.
• Is aware of all safety considerations (personal and work location).
• Completes a Daily Log of all field activities to include actions, agreements, assignments, and accidents.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Travel as required and as it relates to the above duties or as directed by supervisor. 
• Other duties that may arise from time to time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.
• Remain courteous, respectful, and professional at all times with residents, contractors, fellow employees, governmental agency personnel, and clients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours and commit to a minimum 30-day assignment in remote locations. 
• Working long hourly shifts - More than 40 hours and 5 days a week.
• Must provide your own waterproof boots that are hard-soled and protect/cover your ankle and long pants. 
• Have a smartphone with the ability to download apps.
• Can understand and comply with all safety requirements.
• Provide your own reliable transportation.
• High school education, GED or equivalent.
• Hold and present a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must submit to and pass a drug screen and background check.
• Provide Form I-9 supporting documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time. 
• Must be able to occasionally traverse over uneven terrain and ground objects such as limbs, water, etc.. 
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange information in these situations. 
• Ability to observe details and identify debris types at a distance of 35 feet. 
• May have to occasionally move equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. 
• Constantly work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.

CDR Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.