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Hazardous Material/Recycling Specialist Print () Apply Hazardous Material/Recycling Specialist Salary $74,380.80 – $90,417.60 Annually Location Placerville, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number Department Environmental Management Opening Date 04/28/2023 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 – Telecommuting. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT The Environmental Management Department aims to protect, preserve, and enhance the public health, safety, and environment through a balanced program of environmental monitoring and enforcement, innovative leadership, community education, customer service, and emergency response for the citizens of and the visitors to El Dorado County. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: + Prepare comprehensive reports related to inspections, investigations, and studies completed in assigned program areas. + Participate in environmental review processes of assigned projects; identify and evaluate concerns regarding discretionary entitlement applications of a complex nature; process environmental assessment questionnaires and environmental impact reports; provide information regarding public health and sanitation issues involved in projects to proponents, the public, and public hearing bodies. + Provides general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns, and complaints from the public regarding department activities and programs. + Review submittals via the California Electronic Reporting System database for hazardous material business plans, hazardous waste which must be submitted by all businesses handling, manufacturing or storing hazardous wastes. + Inspect facilities with underground storage tanks (USTs) and those that store hazardous materials/hazardous waste to ensure compliance with state guidelines. + Issue permits for the installation, modification, or closure of USTs; identify areas where unauthorized releases have occurred, document condition, of site and complete reports. For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biological or physical sciences, environmental health science, engineering, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in hazardous materials management. Licenses and Certifications: + Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. + Possession of, or ability to obtain, an ICC UST Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment. + Possession of, or ability to obtain, an OSFM APSA Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment. + Possession of, or ability to obtain, a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Categorization. + Certificate of Completion within one (1) year of employment, First Responder Awareness, First Responder Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician training. + Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license. Click here () to view the minimum qualifications for a Hazardous Material/Recycling Specialist as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click ‘Accept’. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Mike Reddin in Human Resources at RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process click here () . Based on the hiring department’s needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Hazardous Material/Recycling Specialist classification. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time vacancies for at least three (3) months. We currently have the following vacancies: + Two (2) full time vacancies in the Environmental Management Department, located in Placerville, CA. Click here () for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites – Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: + 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento + 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport + 129 miles to San Francisco Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: + Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports + Skiing and Snowboarding + Live Music and Music Festivals + Local Craft Breweries and Wineries + El Dorado County Fair + Placerville Speedway Races + Farm to Fork Restaurants + Local Shopping Gems Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here (:aaid:scds:US:98be827b-28ea-3a73-b882-4ec22b1ae281) for more information. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA & HSA + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Basic Life Insurance + Long Term Disability (LTD) + Discounts on gym memberships For your Financial Future: + CalPERS Retirement + Deferred Compensation (457) Plans + Optional Life Insurance For your Work/Life Balance: + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays + Vacation and sick leave accruals To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here () . Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. 01 Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the “Work Experience” section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. + I acknowledge receipt of this information 02 Describe your experience and education in hazardous materials management, regulation, analysis, research, environmental research, monitoring, surveillance, or enforcement. Include your employer(s), position(s) held, years of experience, and specific roles and responsibilities. If you have no experience, please list N/A. 03 Describe your experience conducting regulatory/compliance inspections. Include your employer(s), position(s) held, years of experience, and specific roles and responsibilities. If you have no experience, please list N/A. 04 Describe your experience in professional hazardous waste management and/or household hazardous waste management. Include your employer(s), position(s) held, years of experience, and specific roles and responsibilities. If you have no experience, please list N/A. 05 Describe your experience responding to, or mitigating releases of hazardous materials or hazardous waste. Include your employer(s), position(s) held, years of experience, and specific roles and responsibilities. If you have no experience, please list N/A Required Question
