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JOB
DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Solid Waste Engineer II
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
August 1999
ORG/POS #:
2100/1210
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To perform analysis and overview of landfill operations to ensure
compliance with federal and state regulations regarding solid waste disposal.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Receives general supervision from the Solid Waste Services
Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Monitors ground water monitoring
systems, conducts sampling and secures analysis as needed; reviews and
evaluates results of analysis; monitors leachate, storm water and gas
collection systems for proper maintenance and operation; recommends design and
operational changes to maintain compliance, enhance performance, and/or save on
expenses.
2. Prepares bid specifications for
contract services, i.e. composting, rock suppliers and other required supplies;
ensures compliance with contracts and specifications for Solid Waste Division
projects.
3. Reviews plans for major landfill cell
development and projects to ensure compliance with Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ) state and federal regulations, specifications and
ordinances; recommends changes to enhance performance and/or save on expenses.
4. Serves as the Solid Waste Services
Manager liaison and/or representative on major landfill projects; relates
information to City employees, consulting engineers, contractors, Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and other agencies; serves as
technical advisor for landfill construction projects, i.e., new cells, methane
recovery system and refining of leachate; ensures the appropriate agencies are
notified of project specifications, funding requirements and applicable
federal, state and local regulations.
5. Recommends landfill operational
projects needed to eliminate specific problems such as design of drainage and
pump systems.
6. Inspects contractor’s work during
construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications;
performs final inspection of construction and recommends approval for payments
or prepares the list of items to be corrected before approval.
7. Prepares designs for assigned projects
including plans, material specifications, contract documents and cost
estimates; analyzes bids based on cost, compliance with specifications, and
quality; makes recommendations.
8. Assists in the maintenance of necessary
files and correspondence as required by the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ); prepares correspondence, notifications, and
reports to contractors related to landfill operations, contract services and
construction contractors.
JOB TITLE:
Solid Waste Engineer II
JOB DESCRIPTION -
CONTINUED
9. Performs necessary field surveying to
control fill operations prepare in the grid cells, lay out new construction,
and prepare construction surveys.
10. Prepares regular and special reports on
solid waste project status; provides information for cost estimates and
financial analysis reports to the Finance Department.
11. Prepares documentation for the Solid
Waste Services Manager for presentation to City Boards and Commissions
regarding specific solid waste projects.
12. Performs special engineering studies as
assigned; performs research and analysis in order to comply with Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations.
13. Provides training to Solid Waste
Equipment Operators and others in Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
(ADEQ) regulations.
14. Ensures compliance with stormwater and
wastewater discharge permit requirements, including the development of spill
prevention plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides general
supervision to Office Operations Supervisor.
JOB
SPECIFICATION
SOLID
WASTE ENGINEER II
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES: Performs work of average difficulty
in performing analysis and overview of landfill operations to ensure compliance
with federal and state regulations regarding solid waste disposal.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
August 1999
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Monitors ground water
monitoring systems, conducts sampling and secures analysis as needed; reviews
and evaluates results of analysis; monitors leachate, storm water and gas
collection systems for proper maintenance and operation; recommends design and
operational changes to maintain compliance, enhance performance, and/or save on
expenses.
Prepares bid
specifications for contract services, i.e. composting, rock suppliers and other
required supplies; ensures compliance with contracts and specifications for
Solid Waste Division projects.
Reviews plans for major
landfill cell development and projects to ensure compliance with Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) state and federal regulations,
specifications and ordinances; recommends changes to enhance performance and/or
save on expenses.
Serves as the Solid Waste
Services Manager liaison and/or representative on major landfill projects;
relates information to City employees, consulting engineers, contractors,
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and other agencies; serves
as technical advisor for landfill construction projects, i.e., new cells,
methane recovery system and refining of leachate; ensures the appropriate
agencies are notified of project specifications, funding requirements and
applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Recommends landfill
operational projects needed to eliminate specific problems such as design of
drainage and pump systems.
Inspects contractor’s work
during construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and
specifications; performs final inspection of construction and recommends
approval for payments or prepares the list of items to be corrected before
approval.
Prepares designs for
assigned projects including plans, material specifications, contract documents
and cost estimates; analyzes bids based on cost, compliance with
specifications, and quality; makes recommendations.
Assists in the maintenance
of necessary files and correspondence as required by the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ); prepares correspondence, notifications, and
reports to contractors related to landfill operations, contract services and
construction contractors.
Performs necessary field
surveying to control fill operations prepare in the grid cells, lay out new
construction, and prepare construction surveys.
Prepares regular and
special reports on solid waste project status; provides information for cost estimates
and financial analysis reports to the Finance Department.
JOB TITLE:
Solid Waste Engineer II
SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
Prepares documentation for
the Solid Waste Services Manager for presentation to City Boards and
Commissions regarding specific solid waste projects.
Performs special
engineering studies as assigned; performs research and analysis in order to
comply with Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations.
Provides training to Solid
Waste Equipment Operators and others in Arkansas Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ) regulations.
Ensures compliance with
stormwater and wastewater discharge permit requirements, including the
development of spill prevention plans and stormwater pollution prevention
plans.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations
governing solid waste construction and operations.
Skill in the operation of surveying equipment.
Skill in the use of CAD.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans
and specifications.
Ability to review construction plans and
specifications for feasibility and compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations.
Ability to detect discrepancies between approved
specifications and actual construction.
Ability to maintain detailed files and records.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or
related field; at least two (2) years of experience in solid waste
disposal or landfill construction, construction engineering, environmental
engineering, enforcement of solid waste regulations, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience
and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
·
Must
possess registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) before employment; must
possess registration in the State of Arkansas as a Professional Engineer (PE)
within one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration
of employment in this position.
·
Must
possess Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) 1A License within
six (6) months of employment.
·
Must
acquire Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) 1B License within
one (1) year of acquiring non-renewable 1A License.
·
Must
acquire Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) 1C License within
one (1) year of acquiring 1B License.
JOB TITLE:
Solid Waste Engineer II
SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will
be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Lifting (lbs.) |
50 |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
50 |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and
working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination (sequential or
simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
ü |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
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Close Vision (clear vision at 20"
or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or
more) |
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Color Vision (ability to identify and
distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability to judge
distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather Conditions |
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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather) |
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Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts |
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Work in High, Precarious Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic Chemicals |
ü |
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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.) |
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Low Noise (e.g., business office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized
equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy
motorized equipment) |
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