Hazardous Materials Technician - Part Time

A Hazardous Materials Technician (HazMat Tech) is a certified professional trained to perform technician-level duties in alignment with national standards and the regulations of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. This role involves handling identifying managing and coordinating the disposal of hazardous materials and explosives to ensure compliance with safety protocols and minimize environmental impact. HazMat Techs also respond to hazardous material spills or emergencies working to mitigate risks to public health safety and the environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Emergency Response:

• Respond to various emergency calls including structural and environmental fires traffic collisions transportation emergencies hazardous material incidents and medical assistance within the level of training and certification for force protection only.
• Connects extends and operates hose lines and related appliances for firefighting operations including firefighting and hazardous materials foam and other extinguishing agent applications.
• Performs ventilation or entry operations with the use of hand or power tools; raises lowers and climbs ladders to access buildings structures or containers and vessels; makes forcible entry into and enters burning structures or other hazardous environments.
• Provides medical aid to injured persons within the scope of practice that is allowed by local Emergency Medical Services or departmental authority operates any related emergency medical equipment that may be provided and is allowed within approved scope of practice.

Inspection and Awareness:

• Ensure all emergency preparedness and response efforts align with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code guidelines focusing on the protection of building occupants and safe egress during hazardous and special events.
• Develop and implement pre-incident plans and response strategies for handling hazardous materials emergencies ensuring safety protocols and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Perform administrative functions in accordance with policies and procedures including completing reviewing and maintaining records and reports; and developing summary data reports as required.
• Ensures quality accuracy and timely completion of assigned tasks including program management in accordance with HCFMO policies and procedures.

Training and Development:

• Attends and/or instructs training courses involving firefighting medical aid rescue hazardous materials equipment operation and maintenance; participates in drills and exercises; studies local conditions and factors affecting emergency response operations or emergency hazard mitigation; has a working knowledge of departmental policies safety procedures inspection regulations and prevention rules; maintains physical fitness and fit for work health.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain and/or pursue certifications in specific areas such as project management quality assurance or technical specialties.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform as a member of an Incident Management Team during emergency or disaster situations.

• Maintain situational awareness of all HCFMO activities.

• Serve on committees boards or other teams as assigned by the Fire Marshal or designee.

• Perform assigned tasks safely and report initial accidents injuries or health exposures in accordance with accepted safety practices and HCFMO policy.

• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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