Technological Hazard Specialist - Part Time

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the preparedness, upkeep and operational responses of the York County state-certified Hazardous Materials Response Team. This position is high profile and demands expertise in all state and federal regulations related to hazardous materials incident response, incident scene safety and incident command. This position will serve as the Technological Hazard Specialist with the office of Emergency Management & York County Hazardous Materials Response Team consisting of 27 Volunteer Hazmat Technicians and support staff.

The Technological Hazard Specialist will assist with issues related to the response, training, equipment and maintenance of the Hazardous Materials Response Team. This position requires availability to respond to emergency incidents and will work closely with emergency responders in all disciplines. The Technological Hazard Specialist will not only respond to incidents but will assist with the execution of the County Hazmat Planning Program & Radiological Program. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the SARA Community Response Plans and the development and maintenance of plans for Hazmat response under SARA Title III Act 165.

This position requires the person to be a highly motivated and responsible individual, who has the ability to work with diverse groups on training, planning and response for hazardours materials emergencies.

About Us

Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the State Certified Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team.

• In the absence of the Hazardous Materials Chief, will respond to hazardous materials incidents and acts as the Hazmat Duty Officer while following the National Incident Management System.

• Assists with radiological emergencies, including incidents involving nuclear power plants, transportation of radioactive materials, nuclear weapons, WMDs, and hazardous materials

• Provide for resource acquisitions, working directly with the incident commander.

• Maintain / Develop Act 165, OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA compliant procedures to cover response, planning, exercising, equipment maintenance and training for the Hazmat Response Team as necessary.

• May be asked to serve as the after-hours Hazmat Duty Officer.

• Assists with administrative and operational functions of the York County Hazmat Response Team.

• Assist with preparation, documentation and record keeping for the four-year State Hazmat Team recertification process.

• Assist with training up to three times a month to ensure team members stay up to date on all aspects of hazmat emergency response field.

• Assist with maintaining up to date records for Hazardous materials team members training and participation.

• Ordering hazardous materials supplies, equipment and calibration of meters and related equipment when nearing expiration.

• Contract with vendors for specialized services of chemical detection devices that need to be sent out for service or repair.

• Assists with the readiness of Hazmat response vehicles and equipment by conducting weekly checks.

• Assists with conducting driver training to ensure all drivers of emergency vehicles adhere to the York County Driver policy.

• Maintain inventory of chemical protective clothing, personnel protective equipment and other supplies in vehicles and storage.

• Performs checks and calibration on detection equipment along with sensor management and replacement, as required or necessary.

• Assist with cost recovery measures and ensure that appropriate incident documentation occurs for each hazmat team response. Coordinate follow-up measures, as required to ensure cost reimbursement is received.

• Assist with daily station duties assigned by the Hazardous Materials Chief.

• Act as the Radiological Officer for nuclear emergencies

• Assist with monitoring and decontamination exercises pertaining to FEMA evaluated exercises.

• Assist with radiological training and exercise as assigned.

• Other duties assigned by the Hazardous Materials Chief or Director of Emergency Management.

Hazmat Planner under Act 165

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• Assists local SARA facilities with the preparation, review and update of all Hazardous Materials Off-Site Response Plans in the event of spill, fire or leak. Maintains currency of these plans yearly. York County has approximately 150 SARA Title III reporting Facilities.

• Assists with visits to SARA facilities each year and updating emergency response plans, approximately 150 facilities.

• Remains proficient on changes to ACT 165 or related laws/regulations/programs to properly administer the SARA Title III Community Right-To- Know as the planning specialist.

• Prepare to answer questions about chemicals, incidents and hazards associated with SARA facilities within York County.

• Assist and calculates cost for submission of costs related to the incident and works with administrative assistant for submission to the county for billing to the party responsible.

• Other duties assigned by the Hazardous Materials Chief or Director of Emergency Management.

Essential Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience & training.

• Extensive knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response.

• Qualified Hazardous Materials Technician. (ProBoard Certification)

• NFPA 472 Hazmat Operations Certification (ProBoard Certification)

• Firefighter I (Pro-Board)

• Firefighter II (Pro Board)

• State Fire Academy Incident Safety Officer Certification.

• NIMS ICS 100,200,300,400,700,800.

• Experience regarding hazardous materials exposures and mitigation of substances.

• Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Act 165-1990, as amended, and SARA Title II.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• High degree of communication, training and team building skills.

• A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Five years of public safety experience.

• Trained as a HazMat Incident Commander based on OSHA 1910.120

• Fire Officer 1

• Fire Instructor 1

• PEMA Radiological Officer (RO)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong professional ethics.

• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems and offer solutions.

• General knowledge and understanding of Emergency Services policies and procedures.

• General knowledge and understanding of County of York policies and procedures.

Contact Details

If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at [email protected].

York County embraces diversity in our community and workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotions, demotions, training, and other opportunities are based on qualifications and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.