This is field enforcement work of regulatory ordinances pertaining to the storage, collection and disposal of hazardous and other regulated waste for the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks related to compliance with regulatory agencies in the areas of accumulation, transportation and disposal of hazardous and other regulated waste. Duties include performing field inspections, interpreting technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to hazardous and other regulated waste enforcement. Incumbents exercise some independent judgment in the application and enforcement of regulations. Supervision is received from a superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports, and assists with difficult or unusual cases.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Inspects storage tanks, monitoring wells, piping, containment areas and vapor recovery systems to ensure equipment is in proper working condition and in compliance with the Department of Environmental Management (DERM), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Works with DERM's Quality Air Control section in the application of vapor recovery system permits for fueling stations; coordinates the testing of vapor recovery systems including stage one transfers (fuel transfer from a truck to tank) involving either a coaxial or two point system or stage two transfers (fuel transfer from tank to a vehicle).

Maintains a database to track expired permits and prepare documentation for permit renewals; prepares requisitions for selected vendors to perform vapor recovery system testing; maintains vapor recovery permit files and storage tank registration files as required by regulatory agencies.

Accompanies DERM inspectors on inspections of pump stations; takes corrective action if any violations are found and informs DERM of action taken; inspects waste accumulation sites to ensure department's compliance with RCRA; maintains a database of weekly hazardous waste inspection logs; inspects construction sites to verify that the tank installation work is performed properly; utilizes various tools and safety equipment in the process of inspecting.

Provides field training to supervisors and leadworkers to ensure compliance monitoring of above and underground tanks, monitoring wells, containment areas, piping, fuel reading, continuous automatic leak detection systems and vapor recovery systems; provides instruction on verifying the accuracy of a hazardous or non-hazardous waste manifest for compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; provides training on hazardous materials placards, labels, NFPA signs and the use of the material safety data sheet.

Manages and controls hazardous and other regulated waste disposal operations in the field; verifies and approves waste profiles; inspects haulers' vehicles to assure DOT compliance; assures contractors' compliance with hazardous waste disposal requirements; verifies and approves cargo manifest and documentation; arranges for proper testing and analysis of suspicious materials; assists supervisor in selecting the most appropriate disposal methods; prepares reports and correspondence; verifies the accuracy of vendors' invoices with the actual field activities.

Develops, implements and manages a central hazardous waste accumulation point at each of the water and wastewater plants.

Supervises asbestos work performed by abatement contractors to assure regulatory and safety compliance; prepares project and completion reports.

Coordinates asbestos pipe disposal activities, provides direction on proper wrapping, labeling, transporting, disposal, documenting and payments.

Assists in the interpretation and enforcement of various federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Maintains an emergency response of readiness at all times.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of hazardous and other regulated waste regulations, and administrative practices relating to enforcement actions.

Considerable knowledge of the geography of Miami-Dade County including major road network and municipal boundaries.

Knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of hazardous and other regulated waste ordinances and regulations.

Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to explain and enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Ability to make inspections and determine facts through investigations.

Ability to explain enforcement processes clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

NEW/3/06/2007