Part-Time Hazmat Specialist

Part-Time Hazmat Specialist

Salary

$19.00 Hourly

Location

County Office Building 124 West Elm Street, Graham, Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Part-time Non-Benefited

Job Number

202500313

Department

Emergency Management (EM)

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Questions

Job Purpose

Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, and coordinates the County Emergency Preparedness Program and performs related duties. An employee in this class serves as a technical expert on all matters concerning hazardous materials incidents. Employee assists in preparing an emergency management plan for the county, which outlines the procedures to be followed in a natural or man-made disaster. Work also involves conducting industrial training programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing plans for preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery to natural or technological disasters.
• Plans and develops teamwork with local first responder agencies, municipalities, state, and federal partners.
• Responds to incidents, maintains operational facilities, including warehouses, and develops training exercises.
• Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, ensuring community partners are aware and educated of the laws and regulations associated with hazardous chemicals and how to plan for emergencies
• Develops standard operating procedures for hazardous materials situations and coordinates multi-agency response to all incidents. Provides 24-hour response capability for emergency situations. Performs other duties as designated by the Emergency Management Director.
• Coordinates and assists City and County departments and agencies in the preparation of annexes to the basic plan relating to their activities and responsibilities.
• Prepares reports required by State and Federal Offices of Emergency Management.
• Prepares and participates in public relations and information programs for radio, television, newspapers, and for speaking engagements.
• Makes budgetary estimates and provides supporting data for use of the Emergency Management Director in planning for budget requests.
• Determine facilities to be billed according to proper storage codes to match facility storage.
• Develops contingency plans for facilities with hazardous materials that will meet SARA-Title III requirements and coordinates them with the Alamance County Multi-Hazard Plan.
• Work with the facility on required Federal and State reporting (e.g., Toxic Release 313, Tier II, Right-to-Know, Underground Storage Requirements).
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or further education preferred. Must have thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations about emergency management and SARA - Title III. Prior experience working with emergency preparedness plans and supporting other agencies and departments in preparation of annexes to the basic plan. Must have basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC drivers license. NC Fire Commission Certified Haz-Mat certification (Operational Level) required.

Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) - Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) - Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) - Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Talk/Hear C

See C

Taste/Smell O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less F

11-20 lbs. F

21-50 lbs. F

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less F

13-25 lbs. F

6-40 lbs. F

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Work Environment

Office Environment, Warehouse Environments and Outdoor Environments containing all elements.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

03

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

04

Do you have thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations about emergency management and SARA - Title III?

• Yes
• No

05

Please explain your knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations about emergency management and SARA - Title III. Enter N/A if this does not apply. *Please verify that any experience listed in this question is included in your Employment History section of the application for it to be considered.

06

Do you have experience working with emergency preparedness plans and supporting other agencies and departments in preparation of annexes to the basic plan?

• Yes
• No

07

Please explain your experience in working with emergency preparedness plans and supporting other agencies and departments in preparation of annexes to the basic plan. Enter N/A if this does not apply. *Please verify that any experience listed in this question is included in your Employment History section of the application for it to be considered.

08

What is your level of proficiency using a computer?

• No experience
• Beginner (less than three years)
• Intermediate (three to six years)
• Advanced (more than six years)

09

Do you currently hold a North Carolina Commission Certified Haz-Mat Certification (Operational Level)?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a valid North Carolina drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4028

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com