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Hazardous Materials Specialist I/II/III

County of San Mateo · San Mateo, CA · 2 wk ago
Management$8k–$9k/moFull-time

About the role

San Mateo County Health is seeking well-qualified individuals for the position of Hazardous Materials Specialist I/II/III to work in the Environmental Health Services Division.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect establishments and properties for compliance with hazardous materials management laws and regulations.
  • Use testing equipment and special field apparatuses; interpret results.
  • Make recommendations for the elimination or control of hazardous conditions.
  • Conduct enforcement activities.
  • Investigate and resolve citizen complaints.
  • Assist with Site Mitigation Monitoring and perform sample collections.
  • Provide instruction/education to community groups, contractors and individuals on matters of hazardous materials management.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
  • If assigned, respond to emergencies as a member of the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
  • Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings.
  • Electronically document observations and inspection findings in a department application, manage inventory electronically using standard and user defined dashboards and reports.
  • At the III level, research and coordinate a specialized hazardous materials management project or activity, such as health risk assessment, toxicology, and alternative technology.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certification: Local regulatory staff must possess a valid California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC).

Successful candidates selected for the position who do not possess a valid California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) are required to pass the exam within 180 days of hire. The certificate must be renewed every 24 months in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Section 2715(j).

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of: Hazardous materials management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems.
  • Laws, regulations and codes governing hazardous materials.
  • Government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health and hazardous materials management.
  • Practices in the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes.
  • Emergency response procedures and protocols.

Skills

  • Interpret laws, regulations and data.
  • Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.
  • Advise and instruct others on compliance requirements of hazardous materials programs.
  • Enforce local ordinances and state law.
  • Work independently and as a team member.
  • Keep complex and accurate records.
  • Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Use, repair and calibrate field equipment.
  • Collect samples of substances.
  • Speak effectively and make public presentations.

Education and Experience

  • Level I: Bachelor's degree in environmental health science, physical science, engineering science, industrial hygiene, chemistry, geology, or a related field.
  • Level II: One year of experience in hazardous materials management.
  • Level III: Two years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management.

Application/Examination

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

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