Environmental Scientist or Engineer
| Environmental Scientist or Engineer |
| ID: | SMA-112 | Location: | Boston | Program: | SEE |
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| Wage/Hr: | $22.21 | Hours/Week: | 40 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over and per EPA Policy applicants must be US Citizen to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Paid Health Insurance Premium, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays + One Individual Holiday, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available. |
Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in chemical related manufacturing, sales or distribution OR BA/BS Degree in Chemistry/Biology or Engineering OR Previously completed training in chemical management, environmental, health or safety chemical/biological research or analysis - strong writing and organizational skills plus proficiency in data analysis and tracking software
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS SharePoint, Fax, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner
- digital camera
Duties:Provide expert level scientific and independent support by participating in the implementation of the under the Chemical Accident Prevention Activities under Section 112 (r) of the Clean Air Act and General Duty and the Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention under the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) - Conducts enforcement inspections under EPCRA and CAA 112 (r) 50%
- Provides enforcement case development support (such as preparing documents on factual matters, preparing drafts of enforcement case developments (e.g. memos, letters) for review and editing by Agency staff, research industry standards, collect and summarizes records (such as Secretary of State filings) and maintaining inspection files for deliverables. Additional duties include data analysis, data entry and enforcement activities tracking. 40%
- Provides technical assistance and outreach for EPCRA and CAA 112 (r) program 10%
Other:- Overnight travel: 25 days per year
- Air travel anticipated: 1-3 trips per year
- Rental cars: 15 + days per year or as needed
- Health Safety Training: 40 hours Safety and Health training + 8 hours annual refresher
- Health and Safety Considerations: 40 hours safety and health training is a prerequisite for the position.
EPA provides the 8 hour annual refresher
- SEE will participate in on-site inspect of facilities which utilizes toxic & hazardous substance
- Based on which facilities utilizing specific toxic chemicals are inspected, a specific toxic chemical monitoring would be required.
- Required Safety Gear: Safety hard hat, hat glasses with side shields, steel toed boots, chemical resistant gloves and fire resistant coverall
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.