Hazardous Materials Specialist
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$109,740.80-$131,435.20 AnnuallyPlus, an excellent benefits package!
This is a provisional recruitment.- Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. Incumbents in this class are not registered Environmental Health Specialists. Upon successful completion of required service and acquisition of registration, incumbents of this class may compete for positions in the higher class of Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
ABOUT US
Alameda County Department of Environmental Health Environmental Health programs impact the lives of Alameda County citizens every hour of each day. Our work protects and enhances the health and quality of life by ensuring food and recreational safety, reducing exposures to toxins and pests, protecting the quality of our water, air, the physical environment and so much more.In many other ways, we work to make your community better as our goal is always environmental health protection.
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The POSITION
Under general direction, conducts hazardous waste investigations and evaluates and interprets problems of environmental and public health hazards. This position works under the general direction of a Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The Hazardous Materials Specialists are located in the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), Local Oversight Program (LOP), and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program, of the Environmental Health Department. Incumbents conduct investigations and site data analysis for industrial, governmental and community sites regarding possible health hazards, environmental impact, or regulatory compliance concerns.The Hazardous Materials Specialist is distinguished from the Environmental Health Specialist in that the latter is primarily responsible for environmental and public health impacts associated with the improper use or storage of hazardous materials or has responsibility for the safe operation of Household Hazardous Waste Facilities, HHWF's.
The handling and managing of hazardous waste require a comprehensive knowledge of the hazardous materials field. Incumbents receive directions from a Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
- Makes recommendations for the elimination, minimization, or control of hazardous conditions; evaluates hazardous waste at the phase of generation, transportation and disposal.
- Interprets industrial health standards; provides information to the public; prepares correspondence; reports on investigations and evaluations. Provides educational outreach to schools, professional organizations, and other members of the public.
- Represents the Hazardous Materials/Waste Program in collaboration with industrial hygiene engineers, physicians, safety engineers and representatives of private industry, public utilities and other governmental agencies; provides technical consultation and formal training to management, labor organizations, governmental agencies and civic groups regarding complex hazardous material problems and issues.
- Gathers supportive data and may prepare documents for the District Attorneys Office or other administrative agencies to initiate possible prosecution of violations of applicable hazardous materials codes
- Operates computer systems for data entry and retrieval.
If assigned to the LOP Program:
- Provides regulatory and technical oversight for the routine or frequently seen leaking Underground Storage Tanks and other contamination sites. Provides review and analysis of technical data and evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions at contaminated sites.
- Conducts environmental oversight surveys; investigates potential community health hazards; evaluates sites based on current and future use; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and local ordinances.
If assigned to the CUPA Program:
- Conducts routine environmental surveys; investigates potential community health hazards; evaluates work sites; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency hazardous materials incidents within the Countys jurisdiction; documents, identifies, assesses risk and advises on clean up.
If assigned to the HHW Program:
- Handles and manages hazardous materials, including proper categorization and packing in a HHWF.
- Drives and performs duties on the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Vehicle or Emergency Response Van.
- Responds to security breach alerts at the fixed facilities as part of the on-call team.
- Performs duties while assisting the Hazardous Materials Technicians to properly categorize, pack and ship hazardous wastes, assists in tasks that ensure compliance of the program and assists in the handling of emergency situations
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, physical science, engineering science or a related field.
AND
Experience:The equivalent of two years of increasingly responsible, full-time experience in hazardous materials management, environmental health inspections, industrial hygiene practices, operations of a HHWF, or in a research and resources recovery program in a hazardous materials program.
(A Master's degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the equivalent of year of the required experience).
License: Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Certification:Incumbents must be certified under applicable Occupational Health and Safety standards as established within HAZWOPER guidelines within 6 months of appointment.
Special Requirement:At least one year of the qualifying work experience to specifically include, working in a Household Hazardous Waste facility, handling and managing hazardous waste, which includes the proper categorization and packing of hazardous materials in compliance with Federal, State, local standards, guidelines, codes, laws and regulations.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:
Tyler Clark, (HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG)
The application template is available online on Alameda Countys Online Employment Center @
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Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements: /
For your Health & Well-BeingMedical HMO & PPO Plans
Dental HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial FutureRetirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
12 paid holidaysFloating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union
- Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.