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Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2023-00763
Department: Waste & Renewables
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1871
Description
The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W & R) has a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for an Environmental Technician position in Madison, WI.
The Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months. All are encouraged to apply.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W&R) owns and operates the County's landfills, household hazardous waste collection site, a construction and demolition recycling facility, various other recycling programs, and a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant that converts landfill gas to pipeline quality RNG. This classification is responsible for monitoring and maintaining environmental systems and collecting data to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations and site operating permits, licenses, and approvals. This classification is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance and monitoring (OM&M) of the landfill gas wellfields, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring systems. Objectives include odor control, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations, and maximizing landfill gas flows, gas quality and revenues.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) of the landfill gas wellfields, leachate collection and transmission systems, groundwater monitoring systems, gas migration systems, and other environmental systems. Monitors landfill gas wellfield performance and adjusts operating equipment as necessary to achieve targets for landfill gas quality and quantity. Performs required compliance readings on extraction system and monitoring probes and collects samples for laboratory analysis. Maintains database of monitoring data and as-built drawings for the wellfield and other landfill monitoring locations. Performs or coordinates and records equipment inspections and maintenance in computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Diagnoses and corrects adverse operating conditions and equipment malfunctions, including emergency repairs associated with the landfill gas extraction system. Assists with environmental sampling and monitoring. Works collaboratively with other Department staff to achieve targets for odor control, safety, compliance and gas plant performance.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Must have any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in environmental science, environmental health and safety, environmental engineering, engineering technology or one (1) year of direct experience in Solid Waste Management, Landfill Gas System Operations, Pipeline or Natural Gas Operations, Digester Operations, or another related field or industry.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or unexpected maintenance events. Must be able to be on-call for night and weekend work.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to lift 70 pounds maximum with frequent lifting (up to 50 times a day) and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to wear a respirator. Ability to enter and work in small confined spaces. Physically capable of running light equipment; operating hand tools and power tools; climbing ladders; working from heights; working with poor lighting; and working in conditions of wind, dust, rain, snow, ice, extreme temperatures, and excessive noise.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of or ability to learn best practices for landfill gas extraction system and wellfield management. Knowledge of principles of landfill gas extraction system design and construction. Knowledge of the regulations governing practices and methods related to solid and hazardous waste management, recycling, and disposal. Knowledge of laboratory sampling, analysis and data analysis/interpretation. Knowledge or experience with the principles of land surveying. Ability to work independently or as a team to analyze problems and interpret data, develop solutions, and implement sound alternatives. Knowledge of the regulations governing practices and methods related to solid and hazardous waste management. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate work. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to prepare technical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working internal and external relationships. Ability to be creative, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and quality and customer service oriented. Knowledge of various applicable software applications including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.).
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
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Dane County participates in E-Verify. For more information see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters here" and then the 'here' links to this page:
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Do you have any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in environmental science, environmental health and safety, environmental engineering, engineering technology?
02
Do you have one (1) year of direct experience in Solid Waste Management, Landfill Gas System Operations, Pipeline or Natural Gas Operations, Digester Operations, or another related field or industry?
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THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe your education or experience with landfill gas or wellfield operations, maintenance, monitoring, construction, and/or design.
04
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe the strategy you would use to develop and implement a successful operations, monitoring, and maintenance program.
05
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe your experience collecting surface water, gas, soil, or groundwater samples for field or laboratory analysis and your role in interpreting the data that was collected.
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THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDWhat safety training have you received that is relevant to this work and how would you promote a culture of safety in this role?
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Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2023-00763
Department: Waste & Renewables
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1871
Description
The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W & R) has a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for an Environmental Technician position in Madison, WI.
The Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months. All are encouraged to apply.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
The Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables (W&R) owns and operates the County's landfills, household hazardous waste collection site, a construction and demolition recycling facility, various other recycling programs, and a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant that converts landfill gas to pipeline quality RNG. This classification is responsible for monitoring and maintaining environmental systems and collecting data to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations and site operating permits, licenses, and approvals. This classification is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance and monitoring (OM&M) of the landfill gas wellfields, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring systems. Objectives include odor control, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations, and maximizing landfill gas flows, gas quality and revenues.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) of the landfill gas wellfields, leachate collection and transmission systems, groundwater monitoring systems, gas migration systems, and other environmental systems. Monitors landfill gas wellfield performance and adjusts operating equipment as necessary to achieve targets for landfill gas quality and quantity. Performs required compliance readings on extraction system and monitoring probes and collects samples for laboratory analysis. Maintains database of monitoring data and as-built drawings for the wellfield and other landfill monitoring locations. Performs or coordinates and records equipment inspections and maintenance in computer maintenance management system (CMMS). Diagnoses and corrects adverse operating conditions and equipment malfunctions, including emergency repairs associated with the landfill gas extraction system. Assists with environmental sampling and monitoring. Works collaboratively with other Department staff to achieve targets for odor control, safety, compliance and gas plant performance.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Must have any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in environmental science, environmental health and safety, environmental engineering, engineering technology or one (1) year of direct experience in Solid Waste Management, Landfill Gas System Operations, Pipeline or Natural Gas Operations, Digester Operations, or another related field or industry.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or unexpected maintenance events. Must be able to be on-call for night and weekend work.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:
- Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.).
- Applicants being considered for Bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process. This may consist of either being able to respond to questions in that language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.) during the interview; or passing an oral translation (English to foreign language / foreign language to English) exam prior to employment.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to lift 70 pounds maximum with frequent lifting (up to 50 times a day) and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Ability to wear a respirator. Ability to enter and work in small confined spaces. Physically capable of running light equipment; operating hand tools and power tools; climbing ladders; working from heights; working with poor lighting; and working in conditions of wind, dust, rain, snow, ice, extreme temperatures, and excessive noise.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of or ability to learn best practices for landfill gas extraction system and wellfield management. Knowledge of principles of landfill gas extraction system design and construction. Knowledge of the regulations governing practices and methods related to solid and hazardous waste management, recycling, and disposal. Knowledge of laboratory sampling, analysis and data analysis/interpretation. Knowledge or experience with the principles of land surveying. Ability to work independently or as a team to analyze problems and interpret data, develop solutions, and implement sound alternatives. Knowledge of the regulations governing practices and methods related to solid and hazardous waste management. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate work. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to prepare technical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working internal and external relationships. Ability to be creative, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and quality and customer service oriented. Knowledge of various applicable software applications including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.).
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
Like our Facebook page:
Dane County participates in E-Verify. For more information see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters here" and then the 'here' links to this page:
01
Do you have any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in environmental science, environmental health and safety, environmental engineering, engineering technology?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have one (1) year of direct experience in Solid Waste Management, Landfill Gas System Operations, Pipeline or Natural Gas Operations, Digester Operations, or another related field or industry?
- Yes
- No
03
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe your education or experience with landfill gas or wellfield operations, maintenance, monitoring, construction, and/or design.
04
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe the strategy you would use to develop and implement a successful operations, monitoring, and maintenance program.
05
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDDescribe your experience collecting surface water, gas, soil, or groundwater samples for field or laboratory analysis and your role in interpreting the data that was collected.
06
THIS QUESTION WILL BE GRADEDWhat safety training have you received that is relevant to this work and how would you promote a culture of safety in this role?
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