Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Landfill team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.
We offer a
competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately
40%, including:
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Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
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11 paid holidays annually
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Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
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457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)
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Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
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Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing
The Ada County Landfill is YOUR landfill. The facilities and services are available to every resident of Ada County. The Landfill is dedicated to serving Idaho’s largest community, keeping it a safe environmental place to live and work. Ada County is a great place to work!
The Ada County Landfill seeks to proactively manage County waste disposal facilities, enforce applicable codes, and provide reasonably priced and environmentally acceptable methods for solid and hazardous wastes reduction and disposal for County residents and businesses.
Learn more about Ada County Landfill by visiting their website. Ada County Landfill
PLEASE NOTE: Updated resume and cover letter are required when submitting your application.
POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Environmental Compliance Technician performs routine data collection and construction activities associated with the needs of Ada County Solid Waste to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits. Tasks include landfill gas collection system monitoring and maintenance; equipment maintenance; groundwater, stormwater, and leachate monitoring; overseeing certified disposals; and other landfill maintenance and operation activities.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position works under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager and at times will independently handle routine problems as they arise. Multiple levels of this position exist and are based on years of direct landfill experience, certification, skill level, and complexity of the work performed.
- Work is performed at the Ada County Landfill facility or other County-owned locations;
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Work safely around dangerous levels of landfill gasses, including methane and hydrogen sulfide, using proper PPE including a positive pressure respirator;
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Work is performed in Permit-Required Confined Spaces;
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Work is performed inside and outside in areas that are subject to changing climatic conditions and in inclement weather in open areas;
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The incumbent will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when handling wastes and responding to spills, accidents, or incidents;
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The incumbent may be required to negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough, rocky and/or slippery surfaces;
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Must have the physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work on catwalks;
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May be required to lift up to 50 lbs;
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Required to be available to respond to alarms weekends, nights, holidays and on an on-call, rotating basis.
DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
