Watershed Protection Specialist I

City Of Oceanside•Camp Pendleton, CA

4d•$71,820 - $96,288

About The Position

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. About Oceanside's Water Utilities Department & Green Oceanside The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Watershed Protection Specialist I. This program is a part of the City's innovative Green Oceanside environmental division which oversees all aspects of the Watershed Protection, Water Use Efficiency, and Solid Waste & Recycling programs. The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is a forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water and to reliable wastewater management services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency. About the position Green Oceanside is seeking an environmentally-focused problem solver who is capable of assisting programs within this dynamic group in the watershed protection initiative. The ideal candidate is someone who can proactively exercise creative initiative, develop and implement solutions to complex problems, and communicate with the public in an outreach-centric role. You should be excited about this opportunity because you will… Leverage your expertise to help meet the city's long-term watershed protection and waterway objectives Promote and oversee best management practices in Oceanside's development and land improvements Affect change in official city policy by assisting the preparation of memos, staff reports, agreements and documentation for a variety of watershed, pollution, runoff and environmental issues Be a part of a team who is passionate about protecting our ocean and waterways from urban, residential, commercial and agricultural runoff Provide public-facing customer service to garner support for watershed protection goals, regulations & objectives Provide service information, regulatory guidance and enforcement for Oceanside's many developers and property owners We will also rely on you for… Providing your unique expertise in solving complex problems environmental problems; remaining current on new developments in the field of watershed protection, utilities, and public works; and partaking in contract administration and enforcement actions. If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Requirements

Knowledge of : Data analysis methods.
Modern principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, environmental policy, or environmental protection applicable to resource management, urban runoff, wastewater, water use, water efficiency, hazardous materials, industrial waste, or solid waste, recycling, and organics management.
Principles and practices of municipal storm water, solid waste, and/or water conservation laws and legal terminology.
Public relations principles.
Applicable state and federal laws.
Principles and practices of customer service.
Ability to : Learn and perform technical analyses to detect, characterize and quantify pollutants and their fate and transport in the environment.
Learn proper use of monitoring, sampling, and basic testing equipment commonly used to collect environmental data related to water quality, solid waste characterization and/or environmental monitoring projects.
Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analyses, reports and recommendations on a variety of environmental issues;
Utilize computer systems to enter, analyze, and retrieve data;
Interpret and apply applicable codes and ordinances;
Exercise sound judgment and common sense;
Learn to apply procedures, techniques, and interpret and make decisions related to job duties.
Deal tactfully with the public.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, policies, rules, contracts, guidelines and professional practices;
Speak clearly and effectively before diverse audiences and groups
Experience : Six months of experience in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental or civil engineering, hydrology, natural resource management or a related field.
Training : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher, with major coursework preferably in the area of biology, engineering, civil and/or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, resource management, or a related field.
License : Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with water quality testing, storm water permit compliance, habitat restoration and management projects, or any other combination of environmental regulatory compliance experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Educates citizens and businesses on storm water pollution prevention practices and applicable regulations and permit requirements, coordinating enforcement actions when necessary.
Develops and implements community environmental education and outreach content for various platforms including websites, social media, brochures and flyers.
Plans and conducts environmentally-focused community events including litter cleanups and public workshops.
Remains informed on federal and state water quality legislation and regulations; works with customers, stakeholders and City staff to resolve questions, problems and complaints related to stormwater compliance.
Performs stormwater compliance inspections at industrial, municipal and commercial facilities with increasingly independent authority, with an emphasis on guidance for pollution prevention best management practices.
Provides information on environmental ordinances to customers, businesses and the development community.
Assists with ordinance development as needed to comply with State and Federal regulations and implement the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program.
Participates in permitting and implementation processes as they relate to watershed protection and habitat restoration projects.
Conducts field work to collect water quality and other environmental data as required by stormwater permits and/or pollutant source investigations.
Assists with administering grant applications for environmental improvement projects.
Prepares State-mandated reports involving interpretation of technical data, creating charts and databases and report writing.
Conducts public speaking when necessary; deals with the public tactfully to maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of duties.
Effectively utilizes software applications to fulfill duties of the position, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications.
Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; may be called upon to speak at various City and intergovernmental committees, commissions and City Council meetings.

Benefits

Retirement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits.
Each individual's benefits may differ.
Consult with Employee Benefits for further details Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit Survivor Continuation option Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options Buy additional Service Retirement Credit Service Credit for unused Sick Leave Buy additional Military Service Credit Health Insurance Medical: Kaiser HMO Blue Shield HMO Blue Shield PPO Dental Delta Preferred Option (DPO) Delta Care USA (DHMO) Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP) Pre-Tax Benefits Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
Available to all members of your household 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident Self-service support online or by phone Disability and Life Insurances The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Lincoln Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance: First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used Long-Term Disability Insurance: After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability Life and AD&D Insurance: 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D Voluntary Benefits Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial: Premiums are determined by age Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees Spousal coverage up to the employee amount Dependent coverage up to $10,000 Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC: Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400 Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500 Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower: 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000 MetlLife Legal Plan Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.
GotZoom Student Loan Relief Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.
ScholarShare 529 An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.
Leave Benefits Vacation: All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status 1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours 6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours 11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours 16+ years: 8.19 hours Maximum accrual: 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after Holidays: New Years' Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year Exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year Sick Leave: Accrual: 12 days per year Max accrual: Unlimited Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage Sick Leave pay off at separation: Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates Bereavement Leave: Three days for death of employee's immediate family member Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval Tuition Reimbursement Up to $2,000 per fiscal year Certification Pay Determined by the head of the department, a $1.00 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.
Bilingual and Notary Pay Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees Safety Shoes The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Uniforms The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.
Term of Compensation Plan Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026 This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.