Hazardous Materials Specialist I
Hazardous Materials Specialist I
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Position/Program Information
- TYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe accept applications from everyoneEXAM NUMBER34400LFILING PERIODWe will be accepting online applications from Monday June:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday June:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday June 20 2025 to be accepted.
DEFINITION:
Performs inspections and investigations under the auspices of the Fire Departments Unified Program Agency at locations that generate or handle hazardous materials/waste and functions as local health officer under authority of the County Code.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this entry level classification report to a Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist I. They receive on-the-job training and under close supervision independently perform inspections and investigations using established procedures and methodologies for the enforcement of hazardous waste/materials codes. These positions receive training in enforcing federal State and local codes and in such areas as bioterrorism handling of chemical and radiation emergencies and appropriate and effective interface with a variety of other agencies on emergency events.Incumbents may be required to bend stoop climb and lift moderate weights while performing inspections investigations site reviews and associated tasks; don personal protective gear required for response to hazardous materials spills biological materials or other threats; perform all such tasks under a wide range of temperature conditions and have the ability to pass a respiratory protection program examination.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs inspections of facilities that generate hazardous waste or handle hazardous materials to determine the nature of the facility operation potential hazards types of chemicals used handling storage and disposal methods and compliance with applicable codes.
- Investigates complaints related to hazardous materials waste; identifies the source and quantity of hazardous materials/waste and responsible parties.
- Collects field samples evaluates data from instrument readings conducts technical field tests and performs various standardized environmental and occupational tests.
- Responds to emergency incidents or disasters involving the spill or release of hazardous materials/waste or threats to public health and the environment.
- Prepares reports memos notices of violation enforcement orders briefings and evidence such as photographs and statements regarding findings from inspections and investigations.
- Receives training in the use of emergency protective gear and learns to calibrate operate and maintain instruments; participates in classroom and field training in the conduct of inspections emergency response procedures bioterrorism and chemical emergency responses; and familiarization with interagency protocols.
- Analyzes industrial manufacturing processes to identify materials used waste streams their characteristics and volume.
- Enforces the proper handing storage and disposal of hazardous materials/waste.
- Coordinates and participates with law enforcement fire health and other governmental agencies in joint inspections investigations and clean-up activities.
- Makes referrals and works closely with various prosecutorial agencies to adjudicate cases.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Option 1:A Bachelors degree from an accredited* institution in a physical or biological science and two (2) years of experience in identifying evaluating and controlling chemical and physical hazards.Option 2: A Masters degree froman accredited* institution in industrial hygiene chemistry toxicology geology environmental health public health chemical engineering or industrial engineering and one (1) year of experience in hazardous waste control.
Option 3: Two (2) years of experience at the level of California Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
LICENSE REQUIRED:
A valid California Class C Driver License** is required to perform job-related essential functions.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:Applicants with an out-of-state driver Class C or higher drivers license may compete in the examination process however the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list until a California Class C or higher drivers license is acquired.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE:Out-of-class experience will not be accepted for this recruitment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
III - Moderate:Includes standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to receive credit for your education such as degrees or certifications include a legible copy of your official diploma official transcript or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within your application. If you are unable to attach the required document to your application please email a copy to Jose Cortez via within fifteen (15) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree/certification was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit: and do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Note:Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the institution seal and states official and/or copy issued by the schools registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the schools website is NOT considered official and therefore will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
**Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
Applicants from out of state/jurisdiction will be required to provide their driving record from their own states/jurisdiction.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:Acceptance of your application depends on whether you clearly show that you meet the Requirements. Fill out the online application completely and correctly in order to receive full credit for any related education training and job experience. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates and description of work performed. All information supplied is subject to verification.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts weighted100%:
Part I:A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) assessing:- Professional Potential
- Achievement
- Working Relationships
- Analyzing Information
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Working to High Quality Standards
- Adapting to Change
- Coping with Uncertainty
- Willingness to Learn
- Responsibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Verbal Ability
- Chemistry
- Personal/Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
THE MULTIPLE CHOICEAND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
CANDIDATES WILL NEED TO ACHIEVE A COMBINED SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PARTS I AND II OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Various information can be found on our website athttps:// The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
Online practice tests are available at INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.VETERANS CREDIT:
If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to.
VACANCY INFORMATION:The list of successful candidates created from this examination will be used to fillHazardous Material Specialist Ivacancies within the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur.PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AND OFFER OF EMPLOYMENTAVAILABLE SHIFT:Any shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift including evening nights weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. You can also track the status of your application using the website and signing into your profile.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of worked performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
NOTE:We must receive your application and required documents by 5:00 pm PT on the last day of filing. Please check your application to ensure that the required documents are uploaded by logging on to the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. If you are unable to attach required documents you may email them to at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name the Exam Number (34400L) and the Exam Title (Hazardous Material Specialist I) on your documents.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY PRIOR TO CLICKING THE SUBMIT BUTTON.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to their website for updated information at SHARING OF USER ID E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record and is subject to disqualification from this examination.
ANTI-RACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst various groups of people. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
TESTING ACCOMODATION:
If you need an accommodation to take an assessment let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at . The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
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Employment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
