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661 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers II
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Roles and Responsibilities

On-site Optional Personnel Positions

The Scientific Advisor guides the Project Team Leader in scientific matters. Specific responsibilities include providing advice for:

  • field monitoring
  • scientific studies
  • sample collection
  • data interpretation
  • sample analysis
  • remedial plans

The Logistics Officer plans and mobilizes the facilities, materials, and personnel required for the response.

Photographers photograph site conditions and archive photographs.

The Finance/Contracting Officer provides financial and contractual support.

The Public Information Officer releases information to the news media and the public concerning site activities.

The Security Officer manages site security.

The Recordkeeper maintains the official records of site activities.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-6. Which optional on-site personnel is responsible for releasing information to the news media and public concerning site activities?