Environmental Programs Director Department: DPW - Administration
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: Grade: A11, Step 01 - \$28.73/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00
AM - 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D
Driver?s License, UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or ability to
obtain within six (6) months of hire), 40-hour Hazwoper Certification
(or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire) SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works - Administration is
hiring an Environmental Programs Director who will work in a
professional environmental and administrative position with oversight of
municipal integrated waste management programs including solid waste,
bulk waste, yard waste, and recycling collections/programs, with
implementation and oversight of hazardous waste collection/disposal
programs. Position also includes monitoring/compliance responsibility
related to municipal requirements under DEP and EPA environmental and
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations At DPW Facility. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES INCLUDE: Under the general direction of the Superintendent of
Public Works, responsible for the development, expansion, operation, and
management of the City\'s integrated Waste Management Programs for
residential households, apartment buildings, condominiums, municipal
buildings and commercial/business properties. Works with
sanitation/recycling collection supervisors and staff to comply with the
program. Coordinates with School Department on solid waste and recycling
programs as needed. Monitors city\'s solid waste and recycling rates;
Maintains and expands programs to increase recycling access, recycling
rates and recycling tonnage. Oversight for textile recovery and
recycling programs. Oversight of DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and
e-permit registration system. Drop-off shed coverage as needed.
Oversight of curbside bulk waste collection program and e-permit
registration system. Coordinates, implements, and expands the City\'s
ongoing household hazardous waste collection program. Direct
responsibility for the on-site collection of waste oil used to augment
heating requirements at DPW. Oversees City compliance with DEP regulated
\"Waste Bans\" at solid waste facilities/transfer stations. Ensures City
compliance with environmental statutes, bylaws, and regulations.
Monitors compliance and performs environmental enforcement activities
related to local ordinances and state environmental regulations.
Inventories hazardous waste procedures and initiates proper disposal
procedures for DPW and other City departments. Acts as liaison between
DPW and all other City departments on environmental issues. Oversees
fuel management operations at DPW to include training, maintenance,
delivery, and compliance. Coordinates fuel usage of city employees using
fuel management system control program. Maintains underground storage
tank (UST) compliance with state and federal agencies. Coordinates
on-site UST activities, reporting, and testing with Facilities
Department. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License. -
Required UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or ability to obtain
within six (6) months of hire). - Required 40-hour Hazwoper
Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of
hire). - Required Bachelor\'s Degree in Environmental Sciences (or
closely related discipline). - Required Minimum of five (5) years of
supervisory and technical experience related to integrated waste
management and related environmental issues; municipal experience. -
Desired Candidates with an Associate Degree in Environmental Science and
a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal waste management
may be considered.
Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW Admin, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: Grade: A11, Step 01 - \$28.73/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00
AM - 5:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D
Driver?s License, UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or ability to
obtain within six (6) months of hire), 40-hour Hazwoper Certification
(or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire) SUMMARY
The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works - Administration is
hiring an Environmental Programs Director who will work in a
professional environmental and administrative position with oversight of
municipal integrated waste management programs including solid waste,
bulk waste, yard waste, and recycling collections/programs, with
implementation and oversight of hazardous waste collection/disposal
programs. Position also includes monitoring/compliance responsibility
related to municipal requirements under DEP and EPA environmental and
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations At DPW Facility. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES INCLUDE: Under the general direction of the Superintendent of
Public Works, responsible for the development, expansion, operation, and
management of the City\'s integrated Waste Management Programs for
residential households, apartment buildings, condominiums, municipal
buildings and commercial/business properties. Works with
sanitation/recycling collection supervisors and staff to comply with the
program. Coordinates with School Department on solid waste and recycling
programs as needed. Monitors city\'s solid waste and recycling rates;
Maintains and expands programs to increase recycling access, recycling
rates and recycling tonnage. Oversight for textile recovery and
recycling programs. Oversight of DPW Recycling Drop-off Center and
e-permit registration system. Drop-off shed coverage as needed.
Oversight of curbside bulk waste collection program and e-permit
registration system. Coordinates, implements, and expands the City\'s
ongoing household hazardous waste collection program. Direct
responsibility for the on-site collection of waste oil used to augment
heating requirements at DPW. Oversees City compliance with DEP regulated
\"Waste Bans\" at solid waste facilities/transfer stations. Ensures City
compliance with environmental statutes, bylaws, and regulations.
Monitors compliance and performs environmental enforcement activities
related to local ordinances and state environmental regulations.
Inventories hazardous waste procedures and initiates proper disposal
procedures for DPW and other City departments. Acts as liaison between
DPW and all other City departments on environmental issues. Oversees
fuel management operations at DPW to include training, maintenance,
delivery, and compliance. Coordinates fuel usage of city employees using
fuel management system control program. Maintains underground storage
tank (UST) compliance with state and federal agencies. Coordinates
on-site UST activities, reporting, and testing with Facilities
Department. QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License. -
Required UST Class A/B Operator\'s Certificate (or ability to obtain
within six (6) months of hire). - Required 40-hour Hazwoper
Certification (or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of
hire). - Required Bachelor\'s Degree in Environmental Sciences (or
closely related discipline). - Required Minimum of five (5) years of
supervisory and technical experience related to integrated waste
management and related environmental issues; municipal experience. -
Desired Candidates with an Associate Degree in Environmental Science and
a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal waste management
may be considered.