The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is actively seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Regulated Waste Technician within our Environmental Health and Safety department. In this position, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in on-campus technician functions for the Environmental Affairs Program (EAP). Responsibilities encompass a spectrum of tasks, from performing hazardous waste pickups and container deliveries to providing support in the 90-day Chemical Waste Management Facility. The technician will also contribute to EAP management, ensuring the University’s essential functions align with federal, state, and local hazardous materials and waste management regulations.
Within the initial 6 months of hire, the successful candidate will undergo comprehensive training essential for the position. The University is committed to facilitating this training, covering all associated costs post-hire. The training regimen includes U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials training, Occupational Health, and Safety Administration (OSHA) hazardous waste operations and emergency response training, OSHA Hazard Communications, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Additionally, the Regulated Waste Technician will collaborate with the Manager, Environmental Affairs, in ensuring compliance with various environmental programs. These include the Underground Storage Tank program, City of Reno Environmental Control program, and Washoe County Air Quality program, among others. As the technician grasps the core principles of these programs, they will actively participate in inspections alongside the Manager and serve as a valuable resource for student workers collecting data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and one year (1) of related experience OR
- Master’s Degree and no experience
A valid Class “C: Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time or appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Related Experience:
Environmental science, hazardous material management, related training, or related experience.
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty A
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR!
- Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
EH&S supports the University mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing leadership and services that ensure a safe and healthy environment for the entire University community, achieve compliance with university standards and applicable regulations, and promote environmental sustainability.
For more information, please visit https://www.unr.edu/ehs
Contact Information
Search Coordinator, Jessica Maher at jmm@unr.edu
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
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