ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I

The Environmental Technician I at Corporate Environmental Risk Management in Tucker, GA, is responsible for addressing environmental issues through data collection and analysis. Duties include conducting tests on materials, evaluating pollutants, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves both office and fieldwork, responding to emergencies, and contributing to project execution. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and relevant experience, along with required certifications.
About the position

The Environmental Technician I position is responsible for assisting in addressing environmental issues through data collection and analysis. The role involves conducting tests on various materials, evaluating pollutants, and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. The technician will work both in the office and in the field, responding to environmental emergencies and contributing to project execution and reporting.

Responsibilities
• Assists in addressing environmental issues by providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations.
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• Gathers environmental data by applying agriculture, chemistry, meteorology, and engineering principles.
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• Determines characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances by conducting chemical, physical, laboratory, and field tests.
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• Evaluates atmospheric pollutants by collecting and analyzing samples of gases from smokestacks and gathering other air samples and meteorological data.
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• Assesses water pollutants by collecting and analyzing water samples from various sources.
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• Determines chemical composition and nature of land pollutants by collecting and analyzing soil, silt, and mud.
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• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes monitoring data; maintains and updates environmental database.
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• Prepares summaries and charts by gathering and testing samples; analyzing and summarizing findings and trends.
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• Assists in the preparation of technical reports that analyze and interpret water quality data.
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• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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• Completes research by conducting bacteriological and other tests.
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• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.

Requirements
• Associates Degree in Natural/Physical Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, Engineering, or a related degree.
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• 2 years of experience as an Environmental Technician or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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• Valid Georgia Driver's License and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company policy standards.
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• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and Asbestos Worker Certification required or must obtain certifications within 60-days of hire.
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• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
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• Proficient mathematical skills.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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• Certified Drug-Free Workplace