Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector Fire Department
Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector Fire Department
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$ 138902 - 169325
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The San Jos Fire Departments (SJFD) core mission is to serve the community by protecting life property and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a highvolume highperformance allrisk Fire Department that protects approximately 200 square milesincluding residential commercial highrise wildland interface areas anda number ofhighhazard occupancies. Foradditionalinformation visit sjfd.
Foradditionalinformationvisit.Position Duties
The San Jos Fire Department is seeking candidates for one 1 Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector position within the Bureau of Fire Prevention. This is the supervisory level in a threetier inspection series of the Fire Departments Hazardous Materials Program. Incumbentsparticipatein and oversee the work of Hazardous Materials Inspectors involved in enforcingcity ordinances and codes governing the Hazardous Materials Program. Individuals in this position receive administrative guidance from the Division Managerandperformchallengingand complexplan reviews inspections andinvestigations. Theyareresponsible for recommendingchanges based on new processes and procedures. This role differs from the next lower class of Hazardous Materials Inspector II where incumbents carry out inspection work under the supervision of the Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
Assistin developing the Hazardous Materials Inspection programgoals and budget.
Assignssupervisesand coordinates thework of Hazardous Materials Inspectors.
Provides technical guidanceand trainingto Hazardous Materials Inspectors.
Establishes procedures forreviewing and approving Hazardous Materials Management Plans for occupanciesrequiring Shortor LongForm ManagementPlans.
Assistsin performingcomplexhazardous materialssystem plan reviews and inspections insupport ofthe Hazardous Materials Unittomeetplan checkqualityandtimeline targetexpectations.
Prepares required reportsassociated withreviewing progressaccomplishments ofperformance metrics investigations compliance orders and other reportsas.
Attends seminars workshops and other types of trainingtomaintaincurrent knowledge of information related to hazardous materials.
Appears in court to provide testimony as.
Liaison with other internal Development Services partners outside regulatory agencies and cities thathave adopted the model ordinance.
For more information about BFP please clickhere.Salary range for this classification is$138902.40$169325.52 paid annually.
This range includes an approximate five percent 5 ongoing nonpensionable pay. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.Minimum Qualifications
Education:Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of advanced undergraduate coursework in Chemistry Biology Geology or other related science associated withstudyinghazardous materials soil or groundwater contamination or the environment.
Experience:four 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial or hazardous waste inspection orpermitissuance enforcement and explanation of laws ordinancesand codes related to physical testing of which two 2 years must be at the level of a Hazardous Materials Inspector IIequivalent level.
Certifications:Possession of a Valid Drivers Licenseis.
Possession of a CertifiedHazardous Materials ManagerCertificationis preferred.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry biology physics industrial hygieneor geology as applied tomanaginghazardous materials hazardous wastes and industrial wastes.
Knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures sampling techniques statistical analysis laboratory equipment and its uses.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of Federal Stateand local hazardous materials laws rules regulations and ordinances for complex hazardous materialssystemsused forstorageand usein multiple occupancyclassifications.
Knowledge of programsthatdelivereffective customerserviceresultingin hazardous materials compliancefrom hazardous materials users.
An ideal candidate for a position shouldpossessa combination of technicalexpertise leadership skills regulatory knowledge and practical experienceassociated with the California Fire Code and applicable standards.Strong communicationskills are essential fortheHazardous Materials SeniorInspector including the ability to clearly convey technical information to employees management regulatory agencies and emergency responders.Proficiencyin report writing and documentation ensuresaccuratepreparation of safety protocols and compliance reports. Active listening and collaboration are crucial for understanding concerns and ensuring effective action while conflict resolution and negotiation skills helpmaintaincompliance and positive workplace relationships.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses toallthejobspecificquestions.You must answer all questions to be consideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further consideration.Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.Please be advised that useof AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews one of which may include apractical and/or writing exercise.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
