Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector I - Moreno Valley

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks a Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector to support the Department of Waste Resources.

The schedule for this position is Saturdays with various star time hours between 5am and 7am and end time between 2pm and 4pm.

The primary reporting location will be Moreno Valley, and the incumbent will travel throughout Riverside County depending on the needs of the Department.

Under close supervision, conducts inspections and investigations involved with the enforcement of hazardous and prohibited waste regulations at solid waste facilities; provides direct contractor oversight at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and/or permanent facilities; inspects, classifies, regulates, and separates hazardous and prohibited waste from the solid waste stream; to be responsible for ensuring adherence to County, state, and federal regulations and laws which prohibit dumping of hazardous waste materials; and performs other related duties as required.

The Hazardous Waste Inspector I is the entry level classification in the Hazardous Waste Inspector series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position.

Incumbents receive formal on-the job training in the techniques and procedures essential to conducting waste load inspections, investigations in the enforcement of hazardous and prohibited waste regulations and in solving environmental problems related to hazardous waste.

Incumbents may be promoted to the Hazardous Waste Inspector II level after acquiring the required education and experience and a satisfactory work performance evaluation.

Meet the Team!
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

LOAD CHECKING:
• Provide flyers to the public about hazardous waste and other unacceptable materials; inform the public about proper disposal and recycling methods during waste load inspections.

• Make determination on acceptability of materials with consultation of a lead supervisor and direct the public to the appropriate disposal facility.

• Maintain records and prepare reports by completing appropriate forms and/or inputting data into database.

• Maintain and perform minor repairs to safety and emergency equipment.

• Conduct inspections on waste loads from all types of waste generators (residential, commercial, and industrial) to ensure that hazardous waste and prohibited materials are not inadvertentlylandfilled.

• Contact Senior or Supervising Hazardous Waste Inspector in the event large quantities of hazardous waste or unknown material are suspected.

• Inspect waste disposal receipts for proper disposal charges and waste types, enforcing current waste fee schedule.

• Draft reports and documents for legal action for the District Attorney's Office relative to illegal disposal of hazardous waste.

• Perform hazardous materials categorization evaluations on household, commercial, and industrial waste in ...