Hazardous Materials Specialist (Senior)

Recruitment #17-423150-01

Introduction

Protecting the Individual, the Public, and the Environment

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Environmental Health Services, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Public Works, Parks and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, land use planning, transportation and recreation. The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:

  • The Consumer Protection Program which provides assistance for consumer oriented facilities and the health and well-being of County residents
  • The Technical Services Program which includes waste, water and land use
  • The Hazardous Materials Program which protects the environment and public health

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default.asp 

The Position

This is an advance journey level, professional classification in the hazardous materials specialist series.  Incumbents in the class are required to regularly apply highly specialized knowledge and experience for regulation, permitting inspection, emergency response and enforcement work in such areas as hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, hazardous incident response, UST’s, AST’s, LOP/SLIC site assessment and cleanup, RMP submissions for extremely hazardous materials, and other related programs.  Any of these programs may require coordination with other agencies such as State and Federal EPA.  Incumbents function with a high degree of independence and may serve in a lead capacity in performing field work and may provide training and education related to the program elements and compliance to staff, other agencies, and individuals subject to CUPA and LOP regulation.

 

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience in Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Management or Environmental Health and Safety regulation and enforcement of which at least one year of experience must be in hazardous materials/hazardous waste management; considerable and responsible experience directly related to the specific program assignment.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Must meet the educational requirements of Title 27 CCR Section 15260 (a)(3)(A)(ii) which includes a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, physical science, environmental science, geology or soil science, environmental health, environmental or sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology.  See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Certified Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector by the International Code Council.  See Document Submittal Requirements for more information.

Must meet the requirements of Sections 15260 (d)(3)(A) and 15260(d)(3)(B) of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, which requires a minimum 100 hours of training or experience in regulatory enforcement techniques. 

Must meet required health and safety training as per Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 5192.  See Document Submittal Requirements for more information. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license is required. 

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15828

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2017 calendar year is $1,430.11 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.    

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To review complete benefits information, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512  

 Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: 
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516

Selection Process

05/24/17 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.

06/01/17 – Tentative date for scoring supplemental questions.

06/14/17 – Tentative date for oral board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How to Apply

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Document Submittal Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in one of the required fields and possession of an Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certification and the Health and Safety Training certificates or cards  that include a 40 hour Health and Safety Training (HAZWHOPPER) course and annual 8 hour refresher courses are required for this position. Additional application materials as requested in the job announcement are due by the final filing date.  All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) AND proof of their Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certification and the Health and Safety Training certificates or cards  that include a 40 hour Health and Safety Training (HAZWHOPPER) course and required annual 8 hour refresher course by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts and certificates by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

 How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Hazardous Materials Specialist - Senior) and the recruitment number (17-423150-01).  If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Supplemental Questionnaire

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

 

1

Did you submit current copies of Health and Safety Training certificates or cards that include a 40 hour Health and Safety Training (HAZWHOPPER) course and required annual 8 hour refresher courses?

Yes No
2

Did you submit a copy of your current Underground Storage Tank Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC)?

Yes No
3

Did you submit a copy of your college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred)?

Yes No
4

Briefly describe your training and experience in regulatory investigative techniques regarding Federal and State statutes and regulations on hazardous waste control.  Please include a description of when, where, and how the training or experience was obtained and the length of time involved.

5

Briefly describe your training and experience in regulatory investigative techniques regarding Hazardous Waste classification.  Please include in your description when, where, and how the training or experience was obtained and the length of time involved. 

6

Briefly describe your training and experience in regulatory investigative techniques in conducting an inspection, interviewing, inspection report writing, writing reports of violation, collection and preservation of evidence, and collection and preservation of samples.  Please include in your description when, where, and how the training or experience was obtained and the length of time involved.

7

Briefly describe your training or experience in regulatory investigative enforcement techniques in enforcement response options, case development, witness training, rules of evidence, and the administrative hearing. Please include in your description when, where, and how the training or experience was obtained and the length of time involved.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE.  Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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The County of Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2016): 431,498

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

 

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