Under general supervision
performs technical work in hazardous material inspections or ensuring
compliance related to environmental health and/or protection in accordance with
applicable state, federal, and local environmental laws and regulations for
which the County is held responsible; and does related or other work as
required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is the journey level class
in the Compliance & Materials Specialist series and are assigned to
hazardous materials or regulatory compliance.
Depending on assignment, incumbents are responsible for performing
enforcement, inspections
and response.
TYPICAL DUTIES
(All Assignments)
Inspects and audits businesses for compliance with state laws;
maintains environmental compliance records.
Issues appropriate warnings and violation notices to non-compliant
entities.
Conducts research and
compiles information to prepare reports for review and/or action by the county,
state, or other interested individuals and agencies.
Determines and adjusts fees
for businesses and multi-family properties according to types and quantities of
waste contamination or hazardous materials present.
Provides technical assistance in preparing and reviewing business
plans for completeness, accuracy and content; verifies presence of on-site
business plan.
(Hazardous Materials)
Verifies
presence of site map, spill and safety equipment, accurate chemical inventory
and proper storage of chemicals.
Provides technical assistance to businesses in preparing chemical
inventories and developing spill, release and evacuation procedures.
Responds to hazardous material incidents; samples and identifies
unknown substances; properly handles hazardous material for disposal;
recommends or provides remediation; equips County hazardous material response
vehicle; cleans and maintains equipment and supplies; uses protective hazardous
material equipment.
Prepares incident reports, correspondence; maintains equipment
inventory and maintenance records.
May provide incident response training to first responders and
other agencies; may provide hazardous material safety training to various
businesses.
(Regulatory Compliance)
Investigates complaints
related to regulatory and municipal code violations; conducts field audits and
informs individuals of violations and abatement options; seeks abatement
through voluntary compliance or, as necessary, through graduated enforcement procedures.
Completes various monitoring and sampling activities to ensure
compliance.
Performs coordination of solid waste cleanup efforts, maintenance
requests and special events; cooperates with officials and regulators from
other governmental and external agencies on joint operations to support
compliance activities.
Provides public education and outreach on solid waste and
recycling by engaging residents, businesses, schools, and organizations to
explain proper waste disposal, recycling programs, regulatory requirements, and
contamination reduction through in-person, telephone, and written
communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours in an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry or a physical, biological, environmental or fire science, or a closely related field.
Experience: When assigned to hazardous materials, two years experience in emergency response or the regulation of hazardous material, including responsibility for hazardous material evaluation and recovery. When assigned to regulatory compliance, two years of inspection and enforcement experience related to environmental protection compliance. Both assignments require qualifying experience include at least one year equivalent to Compliance & Materials Specialist I in San Joaquin County.
License: Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
Certificate: If
required by the nature of the assignment: Certification from the State of
California as a Hazardous Materials Specialist.
Incumbents hired prior to the adoption of this classification will not
be required to have the Hazardous Materials Specialist certificate.
KNOWLEDGE
State and Federal laws,
rules, and regulations and monitoring requirements pertaining to areas of
assignment; research methodology and standard statistical procedures; methods,
techniques and practices used in the determination and elimination of hazardous
waste material; knowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous waste
material and toxic substances; proper hazardous material emergency response
techniques.
ABILITY
Operate office equipment in
the performance of work for report generation, records management and report
writing; investigate, evaluate findings and prepare recommendations for
elimination and control of hazardous material; work accurately and effectively
under pressure; meet physical requirements; deal effectively with members of
the business community, other public agencies and the general public.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility -
Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting or standing for extended periods,
climbing stairs or ladders, running or crawling; frequent walking, driving,
pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting - Frequent lifting and carrying
up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting or push/pulling up to 50 pounds; Vision -
Excellent overall vision including good color and depth perception with
constant eye/hand coordination; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity -
normal dexterity with constant holding; frequent reaching, grasping, repetitive
motion and writing; Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing normal speech; frequent
hearing and talking on the telephone/radio and in-person; occasional hearing
faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration with frequent
public contact and decision making; frequent exposure to hazardous materials
and occasional exposure to emergency situations and heights; Special Conditions
- frequent exposure to outdoor conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable
accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job
functions.
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