Q&A Diversified

Q&A Diversified is looking for an Environmental Technician. This position supports the Compliance Management Branch and is responsible for providing hazardous waste technical expertise and ensuring compliance throughout the facilities, as well as the units within the Public Works Environmental Division at Fort Polk. Additionally, this position is responsible for the management of parts washer solvent machines, to include servicing and replacing solvent, technical assistance to the Installation for tracking, advising, and meeting the hazardous waste compliance requirements for RCRA Subtitle C, Hazardous Waste Management, 40 CFR 260- 262,40 CFR Part 372, DOD, state, and local regulations. Support 24/7 emergency hazardous material/hazardous waste spill response team by responding within 90 minutes of spill notification incident and oversee the management and handling of all spill media; and prepare a report for each responseAssist in serving all solvent tanks (est. 110) on the installation. (Servicing shall include adding solvent when required, cleaning and changing filters as necessary and replacing hose lines and pump when needed). Maintain inventory of all solvent machines, location and needed supplies and equipment.Distill used parts washer solvent/antifreeze as needed and document/maintain statistical information required by clientPerforms required maintenance on solvent and antifreeze machine as required and orders necessary supplies/equipment to maintain machines.Maintain copies of all requisition documents used in support of distillation operation. Assist in the maintenance of two 90-day storage facilities in accordance with 40 CFR 262.34 to collect hazardous waste and immediately inform the CMB of any potential non-compliance issues. Each facility will be inspected weekly.Obtain samples of products for sufficient analytical testing for approximately 30 sampling events. Complete the chain of custody forms and coordinate with the waste generator to ensure that proper credit card paperwork is completed prior to shipping sample. Ensures Environmental Compliance for solvent distillation operation, specifically for the storage and disposal of waste solvent and antifreeze according to LDEQ Regulations as it pertains to hazardous waste, environmental compliance monitoring and tracking. Assist in conducting environmental pre-clearance inspection at the APOD upon completion of each rotation and provide a deficiency list to the rotational unit.Attend and brief up to 60 rotational unit briefings to detail environmental concerns and develop corrective action/response plans to address these concerns at the APOD.Provide environmental compliance support, supplies and equipment to Rotational troops at the APOD training to ensure the program remains in compliance with LDEQs regulations on Hazardous Material and Waste Management, Spill Response Support, and Recycling.Conduct Environmental Compliance briefings/classes for installation personnel, according to Army Environmental guidelines. Specific QualificationsHigh School diploma, required.Associate or bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.Prior military experience supporting environmental programs on a military installation desired.Prior experience teaching hazardous waste and material management preferred.Knowledge and experience conducting technical environmental support.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include experience preparing regulatory reports (e.g., MS4 Annual Report, IGP Annual Report, etc.).Must be physically capable of lifting, removing, and replacing heavy manhole covers utilizing appropriate tools. Experience with MS Windows OS and Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Required.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Self-starter with ability to work independently and meet strict government and regulatory reporting requirements.A valid driver's license is required to travel or operate government or company vehicles and equipment.Able to pass a drug screening and government background investigation/obtain favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) in order to maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Information Technology (IT) access.   EEO Statement  Q&A Diversified is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Location: On-site at Fort Polk, LAJob Type: Full-Time (40 hours a week)/ Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday - Friday/ Day Shift Compensation: $23.22 an hour (plus $5.09 Health & Welfare)Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, Federal Observed Holidays, 401(k) with employer match, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability and other supplemental policies Visit our website at qnadiversified.com for more information.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for EveryoneFor more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. 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