Hazardous Materials Intern

Description

Boulder County's Resource Conservation Division is hiring an hourly (up to 33 hours per week) Hazardous Materials Intern for the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility. Hazardous Materials Interns receive training in, and perform, a variety of professional and technical work related to hazardous materials handling and customer service. The Hazardous Materials Intern is the entry-level classification in the Hazardous Materials series.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position, with an anticipated end date of end of Summer of 2025, that will work Wednesday - Saturday. The person in this position will be required to work every Saturday and up to 33 hours weekly. This position will work at the Hazardous Materials Management Facility in Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: March 19th - 21st
• First Round Interviews: March 25th
• Reference Check: April 4th
  
  

Examples of Duties

• Assists with the operations of the Hazardous Materials Management Program facility and off-site events.
• Trains to interpret and comply with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous materials management, hazardous waste packing and shipment, and worker health and safety.
• Provides the best in public service when assisting customers with recycling and disposal needs of hazardous materials.
• Tracks data for community participation, hazardous materials management, and other spreadsheets.
• Utilize oral and written communication to assist with outreach and education including (social media posts, tabling at events, etc.).
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and training sessions.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, AND Currently attending college and completed at least two years in Hazardous Materials Technology, Environmental Health or closely related field. Additional related education may apply toward experience.

Driver's License& Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
  
  

Pre-employment Physical

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must be able to attain medical certification to wear respirators
• Have working knowledge of Windows computer, word processing and database applications (Microsoft Office)
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• DOT Training
• CPR and First Aid
• Knowledge of hazardous materials management, transportation and disposal
  
  

General

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Spend up to 8.5 hours per day walking or standing (excluding breaks). Stand for up to 2 hours at a time to perform tasks at waist height. Spend up to 2 hours at a time wearing a supplied air hood. Frequently step up into seated forklift and operate forklift for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Back And Upper Body (lifting)

Frequently lift with one or two hands various product containers, tools, supplies and equipment weighing 1-30 lbs. at waist height from floor to waist height, from waist to chest height, and lower from waist to ground. Occasionally lift supplies or containers weighing up to 60 lbs. Occasionally lift equipment or supplies weighing from 60 to 100 pounds in collaboration with coworkers. Frequently push and or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 250 lbs. for distances of up to 75 feet. Frequently push/use pallet jack and drum dolly to move weights up to 1,000 pounds. Frequent opening and closing (pushing and pulling) of heavy, metal, horizontal door on roll-off container.

Hands And Arms

Must have strength and dexterity in both arms and both hands for lifting as described above, assembling large heavy cubic yard cardboard boxes, moving drums, and using tools, including air-powered tools, for short periods of time each day.

Body Movement

Frequently pivot body or walk and pivot body when performing the lifts and movements described above. Frequent lifting of arm or arms above head to reach for and pull-down overhead exhaust ventilation arms, pull down doors, etc.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

• peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
• ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
• paid medical leave;
• the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.
  
  

01

How do you meet the minimum requirements of currently attending college and completed at least two years in Environmental Health or a closed related field?

02

Please describe your customer service experience.

03

Please tell us about your knowledge and/or experience with hazardous materials, waste management, recycling, Zero Waste, and sustainability.

04

Please describe your experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any administrative work.

05

Please describe your communication skills (public speaking, writing, outreach, social media).

06

Do you understand that working every Saturday is a requirement for this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?

08

What educational, volunteer, and life experiences demonstrate your ability to contribute to Boulder Countys goals of achieving racial equity and social justice?

• Required Question