RESPONSIBILITIES

In summary, the Environmental Assistant is to aide and assist in the review and evaluation on a continuous basis the NTSWA’s various programs, facilities, their design and function, equipment and short/long term plans and goals and work with the Environmental Manager on the same. The Environmental Assistant will review and assist in preparation, as directed by the Environmental Manager, facility designs, bid documents; review bid submissions and hired consultant work; make recommendations as to equipment, facilities, designs, programs and overall NTSWA performance in fulfilling its responsibility. This position will also learn about the operation of the Leachate Treatment Facility and be able to assit with it's operations. The Environmental Assistant shall assist in ensuring the NTSWA compliance with Pa Dept of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Waste Management (PaDEP) and other agencies regulations as well as compliance with approved plans, drawings and programs as approved by the regulatory agencies. Successful interaction with the Authority’s administrative staff, employees, outside consultants, NTSWA Board Members and public is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Two year Associates Degree in Engineering in the field of civil, environmental, waste or closely related field and aligned duties under Job Description. Four-year Degree preferred. Or an acceptable level of education and work experience.

2. Prefer experience in an engineering type of environment with hands on experience with projects (preferably Waste Management Field).

3. Some knowledge of PA DEP regulatory laws pertaining to Waste Management Operations.

4. Prefer Wastewater Certification. Ability and willingness to obtain accepted.

5. Requires medium to heavy physical strength and must be in good physical condition, able to work in all types of weather conditions, odorous environments, and rigorous physical labor conditions.

6. Physical demands require frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and eye/hand/foot coordination with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

7. Pennsylvania Drivers License and ability to successfully meet the NTSWA Motor Vehicle Record check criteria

8. Must be able to pass pre- employment drug and alcohol testing and random, reasonable s suspicion, and post-accident testing after employment.

9. Proficient in computer usage and the use of other office equipment; fax machine, ect.

10. Ability to proficiently operate surveying equipment.

11. Excellent communication skills, highly reliable and able to get along with fellow employees, customers and visitors.

12. Must have the ability to take direction and work within a team as well as independently.

13. Must have strong organizational skills, time management skills and the ability to multitask.

14. Must be able to handle the stress of working in a fast-paced office setting while simultaneously completing tasks.

13. Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal directions.

14. Respect confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person