Compliance & Materials Specialist I

sjgov•Stockton, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Compliance & Materials Specialist I vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

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.
One year of experience in solid waste and/or recycling compliance to include contact with the public or regulatory agencies.
Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
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; principles of effective oral and written communication.
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; meet physical requirements; deal effectively with members of the business community, other public agencies and the general public; learn and apply proper hazardous material emergency response techniques.

Responsibilities

Assists in inspecting and auditing businesses for compliance with state laws; assists in the maintenance of environmental compliance records.
Learns to issue appropriate warnings and violation notices to non-compliant entities.
Learns to research and compile information to prepare reports for review and/or action by the county, state, or other interested individuals and agencies.
Assists in determining and adjusting 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. (Regulatory Compliance)
Assists with investigating complaints related to regulatory and municipal code violations; learns to conduct field audits and informs individuals of violations and abatement options; learns to seek abatement through voluntary compliance or, as necessary, assists in implementing graduated enforcement procedures.
Assists with various monitoring and sampling activities to ensure compliance.
Assists with the 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.
Assists with 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.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the cost).
Dependent coverage for health insurance is available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for dental insurance is available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage).
Dependent coverage for vision insurance is available.
Life insurance coverage provided by the County, with amounts varying based on years of continuous service.
Option to purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan for pre-tax payment of health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
Retirement Plan covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code, with options for higher contributions for individuals age 50 or older.
Roth IRA (after tax) option available.
Vacation accrual based on years of service.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive program.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member, with 2 additional days for the death of an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase eligibility after serving 52 weeks on each step of the salary range.
Educational Reimbursement Program for career-related coursework.
Parking supplemental contribution for employees working in the Downtown Stockton Core Area.
Up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) for employees to participate in their children’s school activities.