Hazardous Material Responder

Description

Status : Part Time, Non-Exempt (On Call)

Position Open Until Filled

Wages Rates :

$8.02 / hour for meetings / training

$35.00 / hr. Emergency Call-out

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives direction from the HAZMAT Coordinator, as appointed by the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
• 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 Sheriff's Office Communications Division.
• Reports to scene / staging area, determined by the Incident Commander or Hazmat Coordinator.
• Coordinates efforts with other agencies to mitigate the situation.
• Employs the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Assists Incident Commander and HAZMAT 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).
• Utilizes proper personal protective equipment in accordance to incident level criteria.
• Follows contamination control procedures to minimize the transfer of hazardous substances from the scene by establishing control zones and decontaminating people and equipment.

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), Team Leaders, HAZMAT Safety Officer, and / or Team member.

HAZMAT Coordinator / Assistant Coordinator (HazMat Group Supervisor) :

Technician Team Leader / Operations Team Leader :

HAZMAT Safety Officer :

Team Members :

10. Maintains confidentiality during and after deployments.

11. Attends training, meetings and conferences and maintains current knowledge of methods and procedures through professional literature, publications, internet, etc.

12. Follows all industry standard safety practices and regulations.

13. Regular attendance and punctuality required.

14. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Qualifications

Education High School (required)

Technical / other training of Fire Service (preferred)

Experience State of Wisconsin certified Firefighter 1 & 2, State of Wisconsin Driver Operator-Pumper and State of Wisconsin Fire Officer 1. (preferred)

Hazardous Materials Technician certificate from an accredited agency. (preferred)

Must attend annual eight (8) hour refresher course. (required)

Must attend at least two (2) of the four (4) quarterly training meetings. (required)

Must hold a driver / operator pumper certification or a valid CDL in order to operate the Hazmat Squad. (required)

Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Program. (required)

Must be available to respond, as needed, which may occur at any time. (required)

State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 Certification or completion of Hazardous Materials Technician Course (required)

Must successfully pass criminal background check. (required)

Must have a Valid Wisconsin driver's license and access to reliable transportation. (required)

Operations level team members shall successfully complete : ICS-100,ICS-700 and Hazardous Materials Operations Training (State of Wisconsin Firefighter 1 Certification or Operations Certificate required). Must be trained at the Operations or Technician Level, attend an 8-hour yearly refresher, and possess a current certificate in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (q), as referenced in Comm 30 / NFPA 472, Chap 6. (required)

Technician level team members shall successfully complete : , ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 & ICS-800, and be a certified HAZMAT Technician (Technician Certificate required). (required)

Team Officers (Team Coordinator, Safety Officer, Technician Team Leader and Operation Team Leader) shall successfully complete : , ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 & ICS-800. HAZMAT Technicians must possess a certified Hazardous Materials Technician course completion certificate. (required)

Must be at least 21 years of age. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. (required)

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