RCRA PERMIT WRITERS (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES (EPA) COMPLIANCE JOBS) California Occupational Guide Number 2000-A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1994
THE JOB 
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a "cradle-to-grave" waste management system that minimizes hazardous wastes risks at their source and controls disposal. RCRA Permit Writers formulate and review hazardous waste permits for facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. They advise State agencies, public officials and others on safe designs and operating procedures for hazardous waste facilities. They also oversee site cleanup activities.
COMPENSATION
Annual Wage Entry Level: General Services (GS) Levels 5/7* GS Level 5 Begins at $19,807 GS Level 7 Begins at $24,534 Experienced: GS Levels 9/11/12 GS Level 9 Begins at $30,012 GS Level 11 Begins at $36,313 GS Level 12 Begins at $43,522
REQUIREMENTS
Skills - Understand and apply EPA laws and regulations - Solve many kinds of problems using logical reasoning - Use symbols such as numbers to express complex technical and scientific information - Make decisions based on information that can be verified or measured - Use applied High Tech methods Training/Requirements - M.S. Degree in Toxicology Ph.D. preferred - Experience in environmental risk assessment analysis
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1): 022.081-010 OES (Occupational Employment Survey) System: 245080
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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