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BROAD JOB FUNCTIONS - REMEDIATION

• Collect soil, water, and air samples.
• Label, preserve, and store samples.
• Package samples and prepare shipping papers.
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Set up monitoring equipment at site.
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Conduct air monitoring and sampling.
• Analyze samples of air, water, and soil for contaminants, using field equipment.
• Record results of tests performed.
• Operate mobile data collection station.
• Record site conditions.
• Gather site information through surveying, etc., to determine measurements for site design.
• Record data, describe sampling protocol, and summarize field notes.
• Interact with contractors, regulatory authorities, site owners, and the public.
• Coordinate sampling materials and equipment.
• Oversee/assist in the setup, utilization, and dismantling of field decontamination site.
• Assist in developing simulation models to predict flow of contaminants through aquifer.
• Assist in development of decontamination plan.
• Assist in preparation of site safety and health plan.
• Assist in sampling plan construction.
• Assist in worker exposure monitoring.
• Conduct respiratory fit testing.
• Assist in medical surveillance program.
• Prepare summaries or charts for review.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
• Utilize computers and software.
• Assist in containerizing materials.
• Perform spill clean-up procedures.
• Package hazardous materials for shipment.
• Properly mark and label materials and wastes.
• Select and place placards on motor vehicles.
• Identify hazardous materials by packaging, labeling, placarding, etc.
• Recognize chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials.
• Recognize incompatible materials.
• Segregate hazardous materials for shipment.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents and emergencies.
• Complete a hazardous materials incident report.
• Activate, utilize, and deactivate the incident command system.
• Perform incident assessment, containment, and control procedures.
• Evacuate affected areas.
• Collect meteorological data.
• Utilize the "buddy system."
• Communicate findings to off-site personnel.
• Abate asbestos-containing materials (floor tile, insulation, siding, etc.)
• Package asbestos-containing materials for transport.
• Collect samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials.
• Follow and apply environmental regulations governing asbestos.
• Maintain knowledge of radiation safety.
• Test for lead content, using portable instruments.
• Collect paint samples from indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Abate lead-based paint from indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Follow and apply environmental regulations governing lead.
• Dispose of contaminated materials.
• Purge tank of hazardous vapors.
• Remove underground storage tanks using heavy equipment.
• Utilize tools to gain access to inside of tank.
• Clean inside of tank.
• Transport and dispose of tank.
• Conduct leak detection procedures (e.g., tank tightness tests).
• Install leak detection equipment on existing tanks.
• Install and maintain remediation equipment.
• Collect and assess remediation data.
• Sample indoor air for radon.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow established quality control procedures.
• Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, lead and asbestos worker/supervisor/contractor/inspector, etc.)