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Skookum Educational Programs Environmental Technician in Oak Harbor, Washington
Environmental Technician Location: Oak Harbor, Washington (Naval Air Station Whidbey Island) Type: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift Compensation: $38.11 - $38.11/hour Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees. Full-Time benefits of an Environmental Technician at Skookum include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.70 per hour worked) Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Skookum is seeking a dedicated and reliable Environmental Technician with a positive attitude. This individual will primarily handle hazardous waste pickups, processing of hazardous waste, shipment of wastes, spill responses and pump truck operations for wastes or septic. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Perform Environmental sampling, field testing, and document all findings including Operating Records, Logs, and Reports, for Wastewater, Storm Water Pollution Prevention, Used Oil/ Mixed Fuel Collection, Hazardous Material/ Hazardous Waste/Other Regulated Waste (HM/ HW/ORW) collection and processing, Soil Reuse and Disposal Management, Universal Waste collection and processing, Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Response and Cleanup, OHS Spill Drills as part of Facility Response Team, OHS Spill Reporting and Documentation, Spill Response Boat Launch, Clean Air Act (CAA) and Air Emission Permit Reporting as required, Petroleum Pressure Piping and Hoses Testing and Reporting, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure activities, Underground Storage Tank maintenance & documentation, Clean Water Act activities, Storm Water, Storm Water Outfall Monitoring & Sampling, abide by Historical and Cultural Resource guidelines. Collect and manage waste containers, prepare containers for shipment in accordance with hazardous waste regulations, waste profiles, and DOT Hazardous Materials regulations. Manage all regulatory documentation associated with inspections and shipments. Packaging & storing of hazardous waste must comply with State, Federal and Navy regulations, or policies. Make hazardous waste pickups at customer facilities and transport to the central accumulation facilities. Conduct bulking/consolidation of wastes. Document/log hazardous waste collection and processing according to the established system. Secure and move heavy drums & containers using dollies and pallet jacks. Make container inspections throughout the central accumulation facilities operated by Skookum to ensure labeling, profiling, and environmental requirements are correct. Perform industrial service operations such as tank cleaning, waste bulking, pressure washing contaminated surfaces, hazmat cleaning, pump truck operations, and/or demolition service in accordance with establis