1308 Environmental Management Technician

POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE Environmental Management Technician

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1308

GRADE 42

CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Environmental Management

MAJOR ADMINISTRATOR Vice President for Administrative Services

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Environmental Management Technician assists the Director of Environmental Management in the acquisition, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemical materials on Missouri State University campuses to ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations.  The Environmental Management Technician works collaboratively with faculty, staff and students to promote proper handling of chemicals and chemical wastes and safety practices in areas where chemicals are in use.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in an environmentally-related discipline, such as physical, biological, or health sciences, engineering, or an appropriately related field is preferred.

Experience: At least two years of experience working within an environmental management program is required; three or more years of experience is preferred. Experience obtained as a Graduate Assistant in environmental management is acceptable. Experience in environmental programs in higher education is preferred.

Skills: A strong knowledge of chemical principles and an understanding of hazardous properties of chemical is required.  Must be self-directed and detail-oriented; must be able to convey technical information to non-technical personnel. Competency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to develop Excel spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, and reports is required.  

Training: Completion of the twenty-four hour Hazardous Materials Technician-level training is preferred.

Effort: The ability to lift up to fifty pounds and maneuver 55 gallon drums on an occasional basis is required.

Other: The scope of this position involves frequent work with hazardous or bio-hazardous waste materials.  The position requires wearing protective gear that may be uncomfortable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts compliance inspections of chemical use/store and waste generation areas (such as laboratory facilities and art studios) on a scheduled basis as determined by the Director of Environmental Management, completes inspection checklists and documents non-compliance issues as appropriate, including container labeling, accumulation period monitoring, container safety, and spill equipment maintenance.

2. Works cooperatively with chemical users and waste generators (i.e. principal investigators, faculty, staff, and students) to ensure compliance and provides guidance as appropriate.

3. Transports hazardous and bio-medical waste from satellite accumulation areas to the central waste storage area, characterizes and labels stored chemicals, and maintains waste databases and documentation.

4. Performs basic chemical analysis to assist in characterizing unknowns, bulks and consolidates similar wastes as appropriate, and coordinates with hazardous waste contractors processing campus waste for disposal.

5. Conducts and documents inspections of the central waste accumulation area, storm water runoff areas, and the oil containment areas on campus.

6. Assists in waste neutralization, discharge, and disposal of empty containers in compliance with University policy and procedures.

7. Assists in chemical spill response activities as necessary, which may involve after normal work hour activity.

8. Maintains a working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to hazardous waste (i.e., RCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA) and provides research assistance related to regulatory agency (USEPA, MDNR, DOT, OSHA) compliance issues.

9. Manages the storage and handling of Universal Waste (UW) materials to be recycled (fluorescent bulbs, batteries, toner cartridges, mercury devices, etc), picks up UW  materials from other campus departments as necessary, and coordinates and assists Facilities Maintenance personnel in collecting and managing these materials from across campus.

10. Conducts training programs as appropriate on topics related to waste management and laboratory safety.

11. Serves on the Environmental Management Policy Panel and other appropriate committees in support of environmental compliance goals.

12.  Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Director of Environmental Management. 

13. Supports the overall success of Environmental Management and the University’s sustainability efforts by performing all other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION

The Environmental Management Technician is supervised by the Director of Environmental Management.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

REVISED JANUARY 2025

JOB FAMILY 4

Factor 1: Professional Knowledge, Skill, and Technical Mastery

Level 3.0 - 1500 Points: Entry-level knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and methods of an administrative, managerial, technical, or professional specialty. Knowledge permits employee to carry out basic recurring tasks and routine portions of assignments or to carry out less demanding professional elements of assignments in professional or technical areas including accounting or auditing, financial management, business administration, human resources, law, engineering, science, or medicine, while gaining familiarity with the University's policies and goals, business practices, and/or accounting systems. This level of knowledge permits the employee to schedule and carry out the steps of a limited operation or project, or to complete stages of a multi-phase project. Alternatively, knowledge at this level might also permit the employee to carry out recurring tasks and routine assignments requiring moderate experience in specific areas within higher education. Knowledge at this level is typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or training and experience that includes a requirement for a college degree in a specific technical or professional specialty. Knowledge requirements may also include a limited amount of related work experience. Alternatively, equivalent knowledge requirements at this level include a non-technical or general Bachelor's degree requirement with a moderate level of additional related work experience or a non-specific Master's degree requirement with some related work experience.

Factor 2: Supervisory Responsibility

Level 1.0 - 50 Points: Typically, little, if any, supervision of others is required. The job may require irregular but occasional responsibility to direct the work of student workers and/or temporary or part-time workers. The nature of supervision is largely confined to assigning tasks to others and does not include a full range of supervisory responsibilities. The amount of time spent on directing the work of others is normally a small portion of total work time.

Factor 3: Interactions with Others

Level 3.0 - 250 Points: The purpose of interactions is to advise or counsel others to solve recurring and structured problems, and/or to plan or coordinate work efforts with other employees who are working toward common goals in situations where relationships are generally cooperative. Interactions are moderately structured and routine and may involve employees in different functions, students, and/or the general public. These types of interactions require normal interpersonal skills.

Factor 4: Job Controls and Guidelines

Level 2.0 - 250 Points: The employee carries out a group of procedures using the general methods and desired results indicated by the supervisor. Typically, standard operating procedures, handbooks, and/or reference manuals exist for most procedures, but the employee must select from the most appropriate of several guidelines and make minor adjustments to methods. Unforeseen situations are normally referred to others for resolution. Assignments are related in function and objective, but processes, procedures, or software varies from one assignment to another. Based on the assignment, the employee uses diverse, but conventional, methods, techniques, or approaches. Employees in jobs at this level may perform work that is moderately complex, but normally performed within a fairly narrow and specific functional area.

Factor 5: Managerial Responsibility

Level 3.0 - 850 Points: Work involves providing significant support services to others both within and outside of the department that substantially influences decision-making processes. Work activities are complex and others rely on the accuracy and reliability of the information, analysis, or advice to make decisions. Work activities have a direct, but shared, impact on further processes or services, affect the overall efficiency and image of the department, and may have material impact on costs or service quality within the cost center. Incumbents may be responsible for identifying areas of need and for developing proposals that request funding to fulfill those needs.