What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Programs Coordinator position at City of Chicopee?
Environmental Programs Coordinato Department: DPW - Administration
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: Grade: A11, Step 01 - \$28.73/Hour - \$37.61/Hour Schedule:
Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required:
Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License, UST Class A/B Operator\'s
Certificate (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire),
40-hour Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification
within one (1) year of hire) SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s Department
of Public Works - Administration is hiring an Environmental Programs
Coordinator who will work in a professional environmental and
administrative position with oversight of municipal integrated waste
management programs including solid waste, bulk waste, yard waste, and
recycling collections/programs, with implementation and oversight of
hazardous waste collection/disposal programs. Position also includes
monitoring/compliance responsibility related to municipal requirements
under DEP and EPA environmental and underground storage tank (UST)
regulations at DPW facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Under the general
direction of the Superintendent of Public Works, responsible for the
development, expansion, operation, and management of the City\'s
integrated Waste Management Programs for residential households,
apartment buildings, condominiums, municipal buildings and
commercial/business properties. Works with sanitation/recycling
collection supervisors and staff to comply with the program. Coordinates
with School Department on solid waste and recycling programs as needed.
Monitors city\'s solid waste and recycling rates; Maintains and expands
programs to increase recycling access, recycling rates and recycling
tonnage. Oversight for textile recovery and recycling programs.
Oversight of DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and e-permit registration
system. Drop-off shed coverage as needed. Oversight of curbside bulk
waste collection program and e-permit registration system. Coordinates,
implements, and expands the City\'s ongoing household hazardous waste
collection program. Direct responsibility for the on-site collection of
waste oil used to augment heating requirements at DPW. Oversees City
compliance with DEP regulated \"Waste Bans\" at solid waste
facilities/transfer stations. Ensures City compliance with environmental
statutes, bylaws, and regulations. Monitors compliance and performs
environmental enforcement activities related to local ordinances and
state environmental regulations. Inventories hazardous waste procedures
and initiates proper disposal procedures for DPW and other City
departments. Acts as liaison between DPW and all other City departments
on environmental issues. Oversees fuel management operations at DPW to
include training, maintenance, delivery, and compliance. Coordinates
fuel usage of city employees using fuel management system control
program. Maintains underground storage tank (UST) compliance with state
and federal agencies. Coordinates on-site UST activities, reporting, and
Testing With Facilities Department. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class D
Driver\'s License. - Required UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or
ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire). - Required 40-hour
Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one
years of supervisory and technical experience related to integrated
waste management and related environmental issues; municipal
experience. - Desired Candidates with an Associate Degree in
Environmental Science and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in
municipal waste management may be considered.
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: Grade: A11, Step 01 - \$28.73/Hour - \$37.61/Hour Schedule:
Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required:
Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License, UST Class A/B Operator\'s
Certificate (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire),
40-hour Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification
within one (1) year of hire) SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s Department
of Public Works - Administration is hiring an Environmental Programs
Coordinator who will work in a professional environmental and
administrative position with oversight of municipal integrated waste
management programs including solid waste, bulk waste, yard waste, and
recycling collections/programs, with implementation and oversight of
hazardous waste collection/disposal programs. Position also includes
monitoring/compliance responsibility related to municipal requirements
under DEP and EPA environmental and underground storage tank (UST)
regulations at DPW facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Under the general
direction of the Superintendent of Public Works, responsible for the
development, expansion, operation, and management of the City\'s
integrated Waste Management Programs for residential households,
apartment buildings, condominiums, municipal buildings and
commercial/business properties. Works with sanitation/recycling
collection supervisors and staff to comply with the program. Coordinates
with School Department on solid waste and recycling programs as needed.
Monitors city\'s solid waste and recycling rates; Maintains and expands
programs to increase recycling access, recycling rates and recycling
tonnage. Oversight for textile recovery and recycling programs.
Oversight of DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and e-permit registration
system. Drop-off shed coverage as needed. Oversight of curbside bulk
waste collection program and e-permit registration system. Coordinates,
implements, and expands the City\'s ongoing household hazardous waste
collection program. Direct responsibility for the on-site collection of
waste oil used to augment heating requirements at DPW. Oversees City
compliance with DEP regulated \"Waste Bans\" at solid waste
facilities/transfer stations. Ensures City compliance with environmental
statutes, bylaws, and regulations. Monitors compliance and performs
environmental enforcement activities related to local ordinances and
state environmental regulations. Inventories hazardous waste procedures
and initiates proper disposal procedures for DPW and other City
departments. Acts as liaison between DPW and all other City departments
on environmental issues. Oversees fuel management operations at DPW to
include training, maintenance, delivery, and compliance. Coordinates
fuel usage of city employees using fuel management system control
program. Maintains underground storage tank (UST) compliance with state
and federal agencies. Coordinates on-site UST activities, reporting, and
Testing With Facilities Department. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class D
Driver\'s License. - Required UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or
ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire). - Required 40-hour
Hazwoper Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one
- year of hire). ? Required Bachelor\'s Degree in Environmental
years of supervisory and technical experience related to integrated
waste management and related environmental issues; municipal
experience. - Desired Candidates with an Associate Degree in
Environmental Science and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in
municipal waste management may be considered.
Salary : $29 - $38