VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:

Effective Date: 11/20/2012

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, coordinates activities in support of the Environmental Compliance and Safety departments of the Agency including development, implementation, and administration of programs, policies, and procedures. Provides information, regulatory interpretation, and technical support to Agency personnel and performs a variety of administrative, technical, and analytical tasks in support of the Agencys Environmental Compliance and Safety programs. Reports to the Lab/Environmental Compliance Supervisor. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 1. 2. Conducts audits, inspections, or evaluations; makes recommendations on remedial measures for potentially hazardous workplace conditions. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the development and implementation of various safety, health, industrial hygiene, security, disaster preparedness, and emergency response programs, policies, and procedures; supports an environment of workplace safety for employees by increasing safety awareness. Develops program objectives and designs and conducts safety training programs; develops and/or recommends purchase of training materials; schedules initial and refresher training classes for areas of assignment; develops and/or recommends, and organizes specialized training as needed; provides for training, technical assistance, and support for Agency personnel. Participates in the development of policies and procedures for storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances; investigates and provides technical support on hazardous substance spills; conducts site assessments and remediation projects; recommends corrective or preventive action. Coordinates and reviews the purchase of hazardous materials; ensures appropriate disposal methods. Investigates workplace accidents or incidents; recommends corrective action plans to appropriate personnel. Conducts various audits and inspections of Agency offices, facilities, and worksites; identifies unsafe conditions; assesses Agency compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; analyzes data to identify trends; prepares reports; defines control measures; monitors corrective action plans; recommends process improvements and policy and procedural changes. Completes and maintains required health and safety documentation and records; prepares reports including those concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness. Assist with identification of businesses in the High Desert that may require issuance of an industrial user permit using city listings, local newspapers, telephone books, and other resources.

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VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:

Effective Date: 11/20/2012

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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10. Assist with Industrial Pretreatment and Septage Permit issuance. 11. Input laboratory data and inform Supervisor of results exceeding the permitted concentration limits or expected concentration range. 12. Create, revise, input data to, and maintain databases for Environmental Compliance Department, including those related to Interceptors, industrial pretreatment program, and septage haulers. 13. Provide billing information related to Environmental Compliance Department to the Finance Department. 14. Provide statistical data for monthly and yearly Environmental Compliance Program reports and assist with report preparation. 15. Monitor Environmental Compliance Program and Septage Facility payments as they are received. 16. Maintains a clean and safe work area and adheres to all safety requirements. 17. Communicates effectively and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, operations, services, and activities of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, regulatory compliance, and emergency response programs. Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety training programs. Principles and procedures used in the proper handling of chemicals and hazardous waste. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Uses, operating characteristics, and limitations of safety equipment. Knowledge of Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) and Federal codes. Techniques related to computer applications including databases, spreadsheets, word processing, geographical information system (GIS), and related software. Principles, practices, and methods of electronic data systems. Methods of collecting and evaluating statistical data. Effective methods to present statistical information in written, graphical, and oral formats. Ability to: Demonstrate safe work practices and procedures in the workplace. Train others in proper work procedures and lead by example.

VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:

Effective Date: 11/20/2012

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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Apply critical thinking and analysis to a broad range of situations. Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work. Perform work of a highly specialized nature requiring the ability to use independent judgment and personal initiative. Evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Assess advanced and specialized safety training needs; develop and coordinate safety training programs in assigned area; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, develop and present recommendations and justification for solution. Investigate accidents and unsafe working conditions and provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and regulations Oversee programs and/or projects and by example promote the individual professional growth and development of less experienced staff. Resolve conflict through workable solutions and alternative approaches. Gain a basic understanding of the federally mandated Environmental Compliance Program (ECP). Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Create and revise a database, run queries, setup tables, and generate reports. Build and design forms and create sub-forms. Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Print Shop Pro. Work both independently and as a team member. Add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Talk, see, hear and smell. Frequently sit for long periods of time. Read, compile, compute and record numerical data. Frequently use a personal computer for long periods of time.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Experience:

Employee must possess at the minimum an Associates degree from a college or university which is accredited by the US Department of Education, with major coursework in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, science, engineering, or a related field;AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, or safety

VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:

Effective Date: 11/20/2012

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is typically accomplished in a moderate noise environment. Physical: Incumbents require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; push, pull, lift, and/or carry 60 lbs. of weight. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.