Hazardous Material Responder

4 weeks ago

Juneau, United States Dodge Company Full time
Position Open Until Filled

Wages Rates:

$8.02/hour for meetings/training

$35.00/hr. Emergency Call-out

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Responds to chemical emergencies occurring in Dodge County as the result of a spill, leak, release, fire, uncontrolled reaction, abandoned receptacles, and/or mishandling of material(s) as requested by the local Incident Commander through Dodge County Central Communications.
  2. Reports to scene/staging area, determined by the Incident Commander or Emergency Management.
  3. Coordinates efforts with other agencies to mitigate the situation.
  4. Employs the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  5. Assists Incident Commander and Team Coordinator in assessing hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions and rapidly identifies the immediate hazards that may affect the public, response personnel, and the environment including: contamination, weather observations, referencing of materials, hazmat control zones, evacuation, air sampling, containment, and Incident Action Plan (IAP).
  6. Utilizes proper protective equipment in accordance to incident level criteria.
  7. Follows contamination control procedures to minimize the transfer of hazardous substances from the scene by establishing control zones and decontaminating people and equipment.
  8. Implements Incident Action Plan (IAP) by providing support to the Incident Commander or designee in one or more of the following roles: Team Coordinator (HazMat Group Supervisor), Platoon Officer, HAZMAT Safety Officer, and/or Team member.
    1. Team Coordinator (HazMat Group Supervisor):
      1. Reports to Incident Commander.
      2. Organizes, assigns, and responsible overall HAZMAT operations during deployments.
      3. Provides incident documentation.
      4. Recommends equipment needs and budget requests.
    2. Platoon Officer:
      1. Reports to HazMat Group Supervisor.
      2. Assumes the duties of the HAZMAT Team Coordinator in his/her absence.
      3. Sets up, initiates, conducts, and documents all training exercises.
      4. Maintains equipment, inventory and record keeping including: equipment manuals, inventory records, warranty data, safety inspection records, replacement needs, and equipment acquisition.
      5. Maintains a safety inspection record of the HAZMAT Team vehicle.
    3. HAZMAT Safety Officer:
      1. Assists incident command and the HAZMAT team to assure a safe response and to ensure proper mitigation.
      2. Monitors and assesses HAZMAT operations for safety compliance. Mitigates unsafe situations and develops measures to assure personnel safety, which may include: recommending levels of protection, monitoring safety conditions, implementing on-site safety and health plan, and monitoring physical health of the team members during operations.
      3. Provides safety activities during training sessions.
      4. Authorizes to stop operations or activities due to unsafe or unstable conditions.
    4. Team Members:
      1. Reports to Platoon Officer
      2. Performs duties, as assigned, to an entry team to assist with assessing degree of hazard, identifying products, identifying containment needs, and performing necessary actions to mitigate the incident as identified in the Incident Action Plan.
      3. Performs duties, as assigned, to a rescue team to remain on standby outside the contaminated area and in an emergency, assists the entry team.
      4. Performs duties, as assigned, as reference or recorder, to provide information and documentation to formulate the action plan.
      5. Performs duties, as assigned, to Decontamination Leader to ensure proper decontamination procedures are followed to prevent the transmigration of contaminants.
      6. Performs duties, as assigned, to Decontamination Zone Team Member to set up and operate the decontamination system for decontaminating personnel and equipment leaving the contaminated area.
  9. Maintains confidentiality during and after deployments.
  10. Attends training, meetings and conferences and maintains current knowledge of methods and procedures through professional literature, publications, internet, etc.
  11. Follows all safety practices and regulations including Incident Safety Plan.
  12. Regular attendance and punctuality required.
  13. Performs related duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
  • Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command.
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials/contaminations classifications and their effects.
  • Knowledge of decontamination methods and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA)
  • Knowledge of State and Federal regulations including: CFR 29, CFR 40, and CFR 49, and Wisconsin Statue 323.
  • Knowledge of Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
  • Ability to utilize communication system including radios and standard hand signals.
  • Ability to determine the potential for contact with hazardous materials.
  • Ability to gather facts and data and draw logical conclusions from such data.
  • Ability to prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with State and County regulations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relations and working relationships with local, State, and Federal response agencies.
  • Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving directions, control, and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and interact effectively with co-workers and the general public.
  • Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Program.
  • Must attend at least two (2) of the four (4) quarterly training meetings.
  • Must attend annual eight (8) hour refresher course.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

-Works in extreme working conditions including exposure to hazardous materials and various environmental factors/weather conditions, including wearing protective equipment. Works in extreme temperatures (both high and low). The physical demand level for this job is medium to heavy. Must lift and carry objects up to approximately 50 pounds without assistance. Must stand, sit and walk for long periods and at times on uneven terrain. Must use near and far vision. Must constantly hear. Must use hand-eye coordination.

-The County of Dodge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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