Common use of Hazardous Waste Specialist I Clause in Contracts

Hazardous Waste Specialist I. An employee who is responsible for the safe planning, coordination and day-to-day operations of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The incumbent is engaged in identifying and categorizing materials received at the permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility, including unloading materials, bulking or lab-packing them for storage and shipment for reuse, recycling, treatment or disposal. The incumbent may function in a lead capacity overseeing and coordinating the work of other hazardous waste personnel in lower level classifications. Incumbents are expected to work well with the public and work as a member of a team. The employee’s background of training and experience shall be such as to qualify the employee to perform the duties with skill, efficiency and safety. This is the entry level classification of the Hazardous Waste Specialist series. The employee must possess a State of California Class “C” driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.