Hazardous Materials Responder

Description Under the direction of Hazardous Materials Coordinator or supervisor in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Program, responds to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials requiring the use of chemical protective equipment Level D through Level A for the purpose of protecting public health, safety, welfare, and the environment. Also contains releases from safe distances to keep the release from spreading and to prevent exposure, is responsible for the issuance of complete and comprehensive incident reports, does related work as required. Requirements: Must meet the minimum requirements listed on the NJCSC Job Description Must be available for after-hours on-call duty Valid NJ Driver's License Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Respond as a member of the hazmat team 24 hour 7-days a week * Use of chemical protective equipment Level D through Level A * Must be able to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) * Identifies, classifies, and verifies known and unknown hazardous materials using field monitoring equipment. * Attends training sessions associated with assigned duties. For a full job description, please go to: Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely. Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits. Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package. Additional retirementdeferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits. Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information. * Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible. Agency County of Monmouth Address Human Resources Department, Hall of Records One East Main Street Freehold, New Jersey, 07728 Phone 732-431-7300 Website

Created: 2024-11-06