Job Description:

• 1) Conducts studies on hazardous waste management projects and provides information on treatment and containment of hazardous waste: Participates in developing hazardous waste rules and regulations to protect people and environment.

• 2) Surveys industries to determine type and magnitude of disposal problem.

• 3) Assesses available hazardous waste treatment and disposal alternatives, and costs involved, to compare economic impact of alternative methods.

• 4) Assists in developing comprehensive spill prevention programs and reviews facility plans for spill prevention.

• 5) Participates in developing spill-reporting regulations and environmental damage assessment programs.

• 6) Prepares reports of findings concerning spills and prepares material for use in legal actions.

• 7) Answers inquiries and prepares informational literature to provide technical assistance to representatives of industry, government agencies, and to general public.

• 8) Provides technical assistance in event of hazardous chemical spill and identifies pollutant, determines hazardous impact, and recommends corrective action.