Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Environmental Technician I class which performs entry level duties, receives training in basic technical duties and works under more direct supervision. Such materials are reviewed for accuracy by a supervisor. Advises facility operators and managers of the nature of violations and other needed improvements and develops and evaluates proposals for corrective action. Reviews reports, plans, and specifications for compliance with department guidelines and regulations. Enters, maintains and retrieves environmental data on computer systems for use in reports and analysis by higher level technical or professional staff.