Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC)
Environmental Specialist l
TLAC is currently accepting applications for Environmental Specialist I for the Smith Mountain Lake Summer Pump Out Program. The candidate will report to the program manager. Job tasks include providing team leadership for this summer program; monitoring pump out procedures as performed; and preparing reports including information pertaining to each vessel serviced by the program. The candidate must also be able to operate the pump out truck to include offloading sewage from vessel holding tanks; transporting sewage to a land-based holding tank; gathering specific information from vessel owners and entering it into a daily log; informing boaters where and how to report observed pollution problems; and, the importance of proper disposal of sewage. The candidate must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with marina owners, other employees, and the general public. Also, as part of the application process, candidates must agree to a criminal background search and a drug screen.
The rate of pay for the position is $19.00 per hour and will require employees to work on weekends from mid-May thru mid-September, plus an additional Monday for the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends - for which a Holiday pay adjustment will be provided. Apply online at www.bedfordcountyva.gov. Also, paper applications are available at the TLAC Office located at 400 Scruggs Rd, Suite 200, in Moneta, VA, or can be requested via email at: pumpout@sml.us.com. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. EOE