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FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Revised July 1, 1999
NATURE OF JOB:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of moderately complex
technical duties in support of departmental programs to ensure compliance
with federal, state and local regulations as well as University policies.
The principal emphasis is on conducting a wide variety of moderately
complex tests, surveys, evaluations and coordinating hazardous waste
disposal. Independent judgment is required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Depending on divisional assignment, the following are typical examples of work:
* Responds to a variety of incidents and emergencies involving chemical,
radioactive and biological materials; responds to site; determines nature
of incident; initiates remedial action; controls access to site;
* Manages fume hoods and other industrial ventilation equipment survey program;
performs ventilation surveys using field instrumentation; sets schedule;
maintains records on a computer database; develops reports; coordinates
with Facilities to ensure deficient systems are repaired: schedules maintenance
of ventilation equipment; consults with laboratory personnel on fume hood
issues;
* Independently completes chemical, radioactive and infectious waste pick-ups
on campus; interacts with faculty, researchers and students on waste issues;
classifies waste by EPA and DOT hazard and shipping class; bulks compatible
waste; prepares lab packs for off-site shipments; supervises waste broker
activities; collects and analyzes waste samples for radioactive constituents;
completes and maintains regulatory records; signs waste manifests;
* Maintains emergency response vehicle and associated equipment as well as
other departmental vehicles; orders supplies as needed
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Monitors
campus buildings for radon: independently schedules test with
building occupants; sets up monitoring equipment; analyzes
results; reports
results to occupants; maintains files;
* Supervises and trains miscellaneous wage and student employees in the
performance
of technical tasks;
* Monitors facilities for asbestos hazards; collects bulk and air samples
following established EPA and NIOSH protocols; calibrates air sampling
equipment; documents sampling data; supervises outside asbestos abatement
contractors and consultants; trains University personnel on asbestos awareness;
* Monitors air emissions for radioactivity; calibrates air sampling equipment;
sets up equipment; collects air samples; prepares samples for
analysis;
reports results;
* Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Materials
Management
Facility and associated buildings; ensures materials stored in facility
and associated buildings are in regulatory compliance; completes and records
facility inspections; maintains and orders equipment; troubleshoots equipment
problems and failures; changes air filters; cleans facility and associated
buildings;
* Performs contamination surveys of radioisotope laboratories, incoming
packages
of radioisotopes and sealed radioactive sources; sets schedule; performs
wipe tests; analyzes samples using laboratory equipment; calculates results;
reports results; supervises decontamination of work areas by
laboratory
personnel; maintains records for inspection by USNRC;
* Operates specialized equipment required for specific tests such as
microwave surveys; radiation surveys; bioassay analysis;
confined space measurements; chemical exposures; indoor air quality evaluations;
ventilation surveys;
* Manages the distribution of external radiation monitoring
devices; inspects
for proper use; follows up on lost devises;
* Prepares tables and reports of all collected data;
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:
Frequently required to use personal protective
equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
SEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:
Requires a minimum of a
high school diploma or GED and four years of direct experience. Additional
related education may be substituted for required experience. Associate's
degree or equivalent course work in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering
or related field with some direct experience preferred. Requires knowledge
of the chemical, physical, and regulatory aspects associated with hazardous
materials and ionizing and nonionizing radiation; technical and mechanical
aptitude; intermediate computer skills including E-mail; ability to train
or instruct others, work well with faculty, researchers, students and other
employees, follow complex oral and/or written instructions, and communicate
effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift, with or without assistance,
up to 50 pounds and maneuver 55 gallon drums weighing up to 500 pounds.
Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license, ability to ascend and
descend ladders up to 50 feet, work above and below ground level and in
cramped spaces. Employment is dependent upon passing a University-specified
medical evaluation related to the use of respiratory protection equipment.
Must be able to obtain 40-hour HAWOPER Certification, Delaware Asbestos
Technician and DOT Hazardous Material Certification within six months of
hire.
The EXAMPLES OF WORK are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to this position.
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