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Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will report to the Storage and Disposal Group Leader to perform a variety of technical functions in collecting, packaging, labeling, identifying, documenting, segregating, consolidating, treating, and storing hazardous, non-hazardous, and radioactive waste generated by various LLNL programs. - Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-C's, respirator, hearing protection, etc., to collect, package, label, identify, segregate, consolidate, treat, store, and verify hazardous, non-hazardous, low level radioactive and/or transuranic waste.

Job Title: Environmental Technician (NWS 00892) North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS. The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening in the Storage and Disposal Group within the Radioactive and Hazardous Waste Management (RHWM) Program for an Environmental Technician to provide technical support for the storage and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and radioactive waste. Under minimal supervision, the successful candidate will report to the Storage and Disposal Group Leader to perform a variety of technical functions in collecting, packaging, labeling, identifying, documenting, segregating, consolidating, treating, and storing hazardous, non-hazardous, and radioactive waste generated by various LLNL programs. This position may require the employee to have the flexibility to work overtime, shift and/or weekends to accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments. Essential Duties  - Perform a wide variety of waste management activities, often wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as anti-C's, respirator, hearing protection, etc., to collect, package, label, identify, segregate, consolidate, treat, store, and verify hazardous, non-hazardous, low level radioactive and/or transuranic waste. - Operate wastewater retention tanks and/or systems, perform pump-outs, perform lab packing of waste chemicals and maintain detailed and accurate records. - Perform testing (pH, visual etc.) and sampling of waste to verify characterization and/or treatment results and operate radiation survey instruments to obtain radiological data. - Operate a variety of vehicles up to and including 5-ton trucks, use material handling equipment (fork trucks, drum handling equipment, mechanical pump systems, etc.), and use hand and power tools. - Use material handling equipment (fork trucks, drum handling equipment, mechanical pump systems, etc.) and use hand and power tools. - Perform required storage and disposal facility inspections to ensure State/Federal compliance and maintain appropriate facility records. - Learn and use the waste tracking database LWaste. - Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies. - Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Associate degree in environmental or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they apply to hazardous and radioactive waste management, with emphasis on managing waste in RCRA permitted Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities. - Basic knowledge of field instrumentation, such as radiation survey instruments, pH meters, etc., with an emphasis on their application to radioactive and hazardous waste processes. - Elementary understanding of chemistry principles, including compatibility, and/or general understanding of radioactive contamination control methods. - Ability to meet medical qualification to wear respiratory protection equipment, climb ladders and meet other physical requirements specified in the job demands worksheet and to successfully complete all Federal, State, LLNL and Department of Transportation (DOT) training requirements. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to generate and maintain high-quality, accurate records and correspondence using PC and/or Apple workstations and associated applications. Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations (RCRA, DOE, DOT) applicable to waste management, with demonstrated experience in their application. - Demonstrated significant experience in laboratory packing operations, including chemical classification, compatibility determination, and packaging in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation requirements. Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required. Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test. Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

North Wind Group

Environmental Technician (NWS 00892)

Administrative Skills

Apple

Background Investigation

Business Practices

Chemistry

Communication Skills

Computer Workstations

DOE-L (Secret Restricted Data)

Documentation

Federal Laws and Regulations

Forklift

Hand Tools

Hazardous Materials/Substances

Human Resources

Instrumentation

Interpersonal Skills

Laboratory

Laboratory Operations

Mail Processing

Maintain Compliance

Organizational Skills

Physical Demands

Pumps

Quality Management

Record Keeping

Research & Development (R&D)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

State Laws and Regulations

Survey Instruments

Team Lead/Manager

Technical Support

Testing

United States Citizen

United States Department of Energy (DOE)

Waste Management

BreezyHR

Professional Development

401K

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement / Pension Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

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Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Services Department, unit, ensuring that building(s) are maintained in a safe, clean and operationally effective condition.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Supervises and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Services Department, unit, ensuring that building(s) are maintained in a safe, clean and operationally effective condition. Oversees and facilitates daily operations, and liaises with other departments as necessary to ensure effective delivery of services. Establishes work priorities, and assists staff in resolving operational issues/problems. Implements and enforces adherence to department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures and applicable TJC standards and/or laws and regulations. Identifies and implements cost savings and best practices, using Lean or other process improvement methods and concepts. Collaborates with others to coordinate services, streamline work flow, standardize procedures, and/or drive positive outcomes. Job Description : EDUCATION: HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 Years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Solid understanding of Environmental Services' operations and workflows and how department's process/workflow impacts other flows or departments. Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, federal and other laws, regulations and requirements impacting department operations. Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical and operational issues problems as guided by policies, and procedures, or guidance from leadership. Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives. Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues. Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction. Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service/achieving business results. Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner. Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences. Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities. Job Shift: Evening/ Night Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $90,147.20 to $135,200.00 / annual salary _The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

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Sutter Health

Supervisor, Environmental Services

Knowledge of practices, and legal and regulatory requirements such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and Dept of Health for healthcare disaster/emergency planning, preparedness, and management. With minimal supervision, supports environmental health and workplace safety programs to maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors that will reduce the financial risks associated with injuries and illnesses.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: With minimal supervision, supports environmental health and workplace safety programs to maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors that will reduce the financial risks associated with injuries and illnesses. Inspects and surveys areas and activities to minimize potential risks, and investigates incidents. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety policies and procedures, and provides education and/or training to help staff understand and comply with the requirements of the environmental health & workplace safety programs. *This is a hybrid/mobile position with majority of the time spent in the field. Travel will be required to the various sites. Anticipated to work in the office 2-3 days per week. This position will cover various ambulatory locations across the Greater Silicon Valley Division under Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (SBMF). The primary focus will be from San Jose to Daly City to Santa Cruz and on occasion other sites within the division as needed.* Job Description : _These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._ JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: WORKPLACE SAFETY • Audits, inspects, surveys and evaluates work environment, work procedures and hazards to identify and address unsafe work environment conditions, and recommends corrective action plan as needed. • Monitors compliance with policies and procedures, and regulatory and legally required health and safety regulations, and recommends actions to correct deficiencies when necessary. • Investigates illnesses and injuries, determines and evaluates cause, and recommends actions to enhance safety and minimize risk. • Reviews and analyzes data related to workplace safety, injuries and illnesses, identifies trends and patterns, and determines where proactive safety and/or preventative measures are needed. • Provides support and assistance to site/department safety representatives. INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE • Serves as the point-of-contact for on-site inspections and/or accreditation and licensing surveys, providing information as requested. • Assists affiliate and/or department with with responses to regulatory complaints, investigations, citations, initiating appeals process when warranted. • Reviews compliance/inspection reports, recommends actions to close or address gaps, and monitors progress toward full compliance. • Completes mandatory reporting requirements, submitting reports timely. EDUCATION AND TRAINING • Promotes awareness and best practices through specific internal communications and training programs. • Assesses and identifies organizational or departmental training needs, • Develops, updates, coordinates and/or conducts training programs. PROGRAM SUPPORT • Reviews and analyzes legislative and regulatory changes, evaluates implications and impacts, and recommends policy changes. • Reviews all project documentation for new construction and tenant improvements to comply to accreditation standard and regulatory conformance. • Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Emergency Management Program. • Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in planning and updating the Hazardous Materials and Waste Program. • Coordinates the review of audits, inspections, citations, and selected incidents, collaborating with appropriate committees and department to address issues and deficiencies. • May represent the organization/affiliate on community task forces convened to prepare and promote disaster/emergency management activities. • May work with departments on issues related to facility access and/or compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT • Seeks and responds to regular performance feedback. • Supports and assists the team when necessary. • Contributes ideas and actions toward continuous improvement of processes and workflows. • Recognizes and communicates potential issues to appropriate leader. EDUCATION: + _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._ + Bachelor's: Emergency/Disaster/HazMat Management, Public Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Safety or related field TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of practices, and legal and regulatory requirements such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and Dept of Health for healthcare disaster/emergency planning, preparedness, and management. + Knowledge of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable state and/or local emergency management systems. + Ability to integrate/coordinate the activities of internal departments and external agencies to adequately respond/execute responses to disaster situations. + Knowledge of legislative and regulatory protocols and requirements relating to workplace/occupational safety and injury prevention. + Ability to problem solve and make decisions during emergent/disaster situations. + Understands hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare operations. + Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. + Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns. + Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome. + Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions. + Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.. + Ability to create and translate data into reports and presentations for appropriate audience. + Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines wihle maintaining a high degree of responsiveness. + Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. + Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment. + Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes. + Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities. + Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information. + Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $109,075.20 to $163,612.80 / annual salary _The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

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