The Position

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Hazardous Materials Specialist II position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Hazardous Materials Programs Division located in Martinez, CA.

Hazardous Materials Specialists are staffed in the Hazardous Materials Programs Division within the Health Services Department. The Hazardous Materials Specialist will conduct hazardous materials and stormwater compliance inspections and complaint investigations; provide assistance to businesses, agencies, and the public. Hazardous Materials Specialists may participate on the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team and respond to actual or threatened releases of hazardous materials.

The mission of the Hazardous Materials Programs is to protect human health and the environment by promoting pollution prevention, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, regulating the use and disposal of hazardous materials, responding to hazardous material release incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs for business using and storing hazardous materials in Contra Costa County.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

A strong communicator. You will be responsible for providing clear guidance and conducting compliance inspections verbally and in writing to regulated businesses, communities, agencies, and the public
A problem solver. You will be investigating environmental complaints and performing enforcement actions that require you to resolve non-compliant issues
Self-motivated. You will be expected to take the initiative and accept new challenges
Knowledgeable. You will need to be aware of the impact pollutants have on public health and the environment, and be able to interpret and understand laws and regulations
A team player. You will be responsible for working with a team, outside agencies, and in the community

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

Conducting compliance inspections at regulated businesses
Preparing written reports to document observations, findings, and activities
Investigating environmental complaints
Providing guidance to regulated communities, agencies, and the public
Reviewing and understanding laws and regulations to ensure environmental compliance at regulated facilities
Participating in the division’s response to hazardous materials incidents
Performing enforcement actions necessary to achieve environmental compliance

A Few Reasons You Might Love This Job

You will work with businesses, organizations, agencies, and the public to reduce the negative impacts of pollution on public health and the environment
You will be part of a dedicated team of individuals that work with our regulated community to improve hazardous materials safety and achieve environmental compliance
You will coordinate with organizations and public agencies to improve areawide, disaster preparedness and response plans and exercises
You will be a team member of the only health department-based Type I Hazardous Materials Response team
You will receive a benefits package that includes Safety Retirement

A Few Challenges You Might Face In This Job

You The regulated community within Contra Costa County includes businesses where hazardous materials management is complex and difficult to regulate
Emergency responses to large, hazardous materials releases are fast paced, and may pose a significant threat to public health and the environment
Conflicts can arise when regulating businesses where good communication and interpersonal skills are needed

Competencies Required

Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, physical sciences, biological sciences, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience either: 1) performing hazardous materials/hazardous waste inspections; 2) developing environmental regulatory programs; 3) directing the technical operations of a facility which generates, stores, handles, treats, or disposes of hazardous materials; or 4) performing industrial hygiene or occupational health duties.

Substitution: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, physical sciences, biological sciences or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Certification Requirement: Within six (6) months of employment, must obtain and hold a certificate of completion of coursework that meets the requirements of the California Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response standard (CCR Title 5192) et seq). Also within six (6) months of employment or other timeframe set forth by regulation, must possess all certifications required to perform Unified Program inspections as defined by CCR.

Special Requirements:Incident Response (IR) Team will be required to take and pass an annual physical which includes respirator authorization.

Desirable Qualifications

Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification
Possession of California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector Training certification
Knowledge of Chemistry and Physics
Experience with Microsoft Office and Teams
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) inspector training program
Possession of 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification (CCR Title 8, sec 5192)
Experience regulating or managing hazardous materials and wastes
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Basic Inspector Academy

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates relevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to this classification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Hazardous Materials Specialist I position and to assist in assessing each applicant's individual qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant experience and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

I Understand

02

Do you possess a valid driver’s license?

03

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, physical sciences, biological sciences, or a closely related field?

Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my application
No

04

Do you possess a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, physical sciences, biological sciences, or a closely related field?

Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my application
No

05

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have performing hazardous materials/hazardous waste inspections?

2 years or more years of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described

06

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have developing environmental regulatory programs?

2 years or more years of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described

07

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have directing the technical operations of a facility which generates, stores, handles, treats, or disposes of hazardous materials?

2 years or more years of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described

08

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have performing industrial hygiene or occupational health duties?

2 years or more years of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described

09

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have conducting surveys and inspections of hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste facilities?

7 years or more of experience as described
6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described

10

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have handling hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste?

7 years or more of experience as described
6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described

11

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have implementing and/or enforcing environmental laws and regulations?

7 years or more of experience as described
6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described

12

How many years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) experience do you have preparing written reports, correspondence and presenting information?

5 years or more of experience as described
4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
Less than 1 year of experience as described

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ALTERNATE CERTIFICATIONS: Per Personnel Management Regulation (PMR) rule 718, this eligible list may be used for alternative certification purposes to fill other related positions (e.g. Hazardous Materials Specialist I and Hazardous Materials Specialist II). If you are hired permanently on an alternate certification, your name will be removed from the Hazardous Materials Specialist II list. Would you like to be referred to an alternate certification?

Yes
No – If “No” is selected, your name will be referred ONLY for Hazardous Materials Specialist II positions.

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If you marked “Yes” on question #13, which classifications are you interested in?

Hazardous Materials Specialist I ($8,049 - $9,784 per month)
Hazardous Materials Specialist II ($9,431 - $11,463 per month)

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I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

Yes
No
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