Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Job Description:

Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Description

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s environmental, health, and safety, policies and procedures. This role assists in verifying and achieving compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations. The technician will perform both environmental and safety site inspections, report safety hazards, assist with remedying environmental issues, and support training programs to enhance environmental and safety compliance and initiatives for City of Loveland operations.

The salary range for this position is $22.77 - $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $22.77 - $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday August 8, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Department Pitch:

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Environmental Health and Safety Technician to join the City of Loveland team. To help ensure that we are meeting and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations for our varying operations, the best candidate is able to successfully manage multiple priorities, is an effective communicator within many levels of the organization, performs and contributes consistently as a team member, and is focused to successfully complete individual work as well. Working with the Environmental Compliance Administrator and Safety Officer , this role will add value by consistently maintaining relationships within the City to assist with and promote environmental and safety compliance based on an understanding of operations and knowledge of state and federal environmental and safety r egulations . This position offers exciting possibilities for the qualified individual looking to broaden their knowledge by stepping into public service.

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Essential Functions:

• Monitor and Assist with EHS compliance:
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with local, state, and federal safety, and environmental regulations
  • Collect field data using the field observation and documentation method as well as through database searches
  • Complete sampling to support completion of various environmental reports or to comply with environmental permits and plans
  • Maintain and use field instrumentation (e.g. sampling equipment, measuring equipment, gas and water sensors or detectors, and GPS equipment)
  • Complete environmental summaries and reports
  • Collate large amounts of environmental data for reporting, comparison to regulatory standards, and to assess project compliance
  • Create site diagrams using GIS applications and computer drafting applications
  • Vet waste disposal companies, secure pricing for use when providing waste management assistance to City departments, partner with departments to oversee and facilitate compliant waste disposal activities (for universal, solid, and hazardous waste streams)
• Safety audits: Assist with internal and external safety audits and recommend improvements for compliance and safety. Conducts routine facility inspections audits including monthly visual inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, exit signs/egresses, etc.
• Hazard identification: Identify potential hazards in the workplace, assess risks, assist with site hazard assessments, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Incident reporting: Investigate accidents and near-misses, document findings, and ensure proper reporting procedures are followed.
• Environmental and Industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring: Periodically verify that environmental practices align with city policies and regulatory requirements including the state of regulated building materials. Complete industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring including audiometric testing for hearing conservation program, noise sampling/surveys, monitor and document the condition of identified asbestos and lead within City facilities.
• Training: Assist in the coordination of safety and environmental training programs for employees to facilitate discussion and compliance with regulations and city guidance documents for environmental safety and compliance.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, safety incidents, and other related documentation.
• Data collection: Collect, review, and collate data which may be used to populate spreadsheets and formulate reports as required by the Department.
• Compliance support: Assist with the development and implementation of policies related to environmental protection and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Continuous improvement: Collaborate with management to improve safety practices and promote a culture of health and safety within the organization.

Other Job Functions:

• May represent department through participation in City committees and/or for City sponsored events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: 2 Year/Associates Degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Applied Science, or related field.
• Preferred: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences or Occupational Health and Safety.

Experience:

• Required: 2 Years experience in environmental, health and safety programs, preferably in a similar industry (government, utilities, construction, manufacturing, etc.)
  Familiarity with EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• OSHA 24-hour Hazwoper certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within 6-months of hire date required.
• Preferred: CO 2-hour Asbestos Awareness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of various environmental regulations; environmental field screening instrumentation; collection techniques for various media; monitoring and analysis procedures for various media.
• Ability to obtain samples by following specified procedures; process and analyze data; perform data entry; communicate technical information orally or in writing with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to use of computer hardware and software applications with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective interpersonal communication as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, City staff, and general public.
• Ability to adjust to multiple and changing priorities, work well under pressure, and handle emergency situations.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with high degree of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to produce quality, accurate, prompt and reliable work; communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain and develop base as technology and processes change; maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform work safely and ability to recognize and bring safety hazards to attention of management and Safety Officer.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Constant: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

Working Environment:

• Constant: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Ability to drive to different sites as needed to perform work.
• Ability to wear a half-face respirator

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.