Hazardous Materials Specialist III
Hazardous Materials Specialist III
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST III
SALARY INFORMATION
$40.85 - $55.03 Hourly
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This position is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59pm (PST) on the day the departments needs are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
The first round of considerationis Thursday July 31 2025.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Hazardous Materials Specialist III positions within the Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health Services Public Health Services and Specialized Medical Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
The Hazardous Materials Surveillance Section (HMSS) manages theCertified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) medical waste and body art regulatory inspection programs. The CUPA programs consist of the hazardous materials hazardous waste above-ground petroleum tanks underground storage tanks (UST) and the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) inspection addition to the regulatory oversight programs the HMSS manages two CalRecycle grants the Waste Tire Enforcement grant and the Used Oil Recycling grant.
The Land & Water Quality (LWQ) Sectionmanages the Site Mitigation program including Local Oversight programs (LOP) and Industrial Cleanup (IC) which provide regulatory oversight for cleanup of current/former industrial facilities and leaking underground storage tanks (USTs). The IC program serves all the cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County. The LOP serves a similar area; however excludes the cities of Anaheim and Fullerton.THE OPPORTUNITY
The Hazardous Materials Specialist III (HMS III) is the journey level class in the Hazardous Materials Specialist series and typically reports to a Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist.CUPA HMS III duties:
- Assist management with state audits as well as CUPA and Participating Agencies (PA) evaluations. Coordinate with senior staff in fire agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Be on-call for the Health Hazmat Team in emergency incidents disasters involving spills releases of hazardous materials/waste or threats to public health and the environment.
- Work on/participate in enforcement hearings draft enforcement orders and work with the District Attorneys office on case referrals.
- Provide expert-level training to large groups at a state-wide conference and promote learning outside of the agency at the annual California CUPA conference.
- Serve as a lead representative for the CUPA programs state-wide technical advisory group (TAG).
- Lead Resource Conservation and Recovery ACT (RCRA) Large Quantity Generator and Hazardous Waste treatment inspections at larger manufacturing facilities and sites with multiple programs.
- Conduct UST installation inspections. The number of installations throughout the County is projected to increase due to the sunset date for single-walled tanks.
- Conduct CalARP inspections at Level 3 facilities which involve complex chemical processes significant offsite consequences or have a history of accidents.
LOP/IC HMS III duties:
- Apply extensive knowledge of State of California laws and regulations regarding leaking UST and non-UST contamination investigation and remediation. Prepare directive letters and Notices of Violation to enforce regulatory compliance.
- Review and evaluate human health risk assessments submitted by responsible parties and consultants; prepare comment letters as necessary; consult with Department of Toxic Substances Control and Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment regarding technical issues related to human health risk assessment and mitigation measures.
- Lead interagency meetings with the State or Regional Water Boards and Department of Toxic Substances Control in evaluating site conditions and potential impacts.
- Apply general principles of hydrogeology chemical fate and transport toxicology risk analysis public health and safety and assessment and remediation to provide technical evaluations of reports submitted to the program.
- Prepare presentations for the public regulated community individual responsible parties and business owners. Provide responsive information to all stakeholders at appropriate levels.
- Review new or updated regulations and draft workflows/checklists to ensure staff compliance with changes.
- Assist with HMSI/HMSII staff development including training and cross-training.
LEA HMS III duties:
- Prepare and review complex reports reviews and other documents with minimal or no supervisor assistance. Technical reports include but not limited to soil analysis and remediation data and plans.
- Conduct complex inspections independently and submits final reports to Supervisor for review. Complex inspections include sites that may have multiple waste streams redevelopment plans changes to the site a history of violations or combination of these factors.
- Work in conjunction with the Senior Civil Engineer on projects for post closure land use plan and landfill gas mitigation systems. Provides confirmation that the base information is accurate to ensure comprehensive and encompassing review.
- Apply principles and knowledge of geology to read interpret and analyze soil test reports.
- Serve as the LEA lead in interagency meetings with State Water Boards CalRecycle community members and other stakeholders. Provide timely and responsive information at appropriate levels.
- Assist County Counsel in the preparation of LEA legal documents confirming accuracy of information and providing all relevant regulatory background information.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years of experience in hazardous materials solid waste management site mitigation or hazardous waste management. For Body Art programs the ideal candidate will be in possession of the following: a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in the following competencies:
Professional and Technical Expertise
- Perform independently inspections of hazardous materials business emergency plans hazardous waste underground storage tanks aboveground storage tanks Cal-ARP drilling soil soil vapor groundwater sampling well installations underground storage tank removals active and closed landfills transfer stations composting facilities and city maintenance yards.
- Utilize and maintain compliance with uploading requirements within the following databases: Geotracker California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) and/or Solid Waste Information System (SWIS).
- Understand interpret and apply State and Federal laws and regulations regarding CUPA hazardous materials business emergency plans hazardous waste underground storage tanks aboveground petroleum storage tank programs solid waste and management of various cleanup projects.
- Review and interpret Federal and State laws and regulations as they pertain to Environmental Health.
- Investigate illegal activities associated with hazardous materials and waste programs.
- Use computer hardware and software to enter and retrieve data review state forms and complete reports.
- Proficiency with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Access Outlook etc.
Building and Maintaining Relationships
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships and continuously work to improve relationships contacts and networks with peers supervisors managers clients and the public.
- Understand the interrelationships roles and responsibilities of internal and external stakeholders.
- Treat others with sensitivity respect fairness and consistency.
Oral and Written Communication
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing presenting information clearly and in an organized manner.
- Comprehend and understand what staff the public and supervisors and management are communicating.
- Review evaluate and summarize data in writing in terms of trends or general indications of possible problem areas.
- Create inspection reports in the field.
- Communicate via work-issued cell phone including text and email.
Organization and Decision Making
- Apply critical thinking to logically organize thoughts and prioritize work to accomplish tasks efficiently and independently.
- Identify problems gather relevant information and draw valid conclusions.
- Identify when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerting appropriate stakeholders.
- Interpret evaluate and analyze facts and information to form a recommendations or decisions and use facts data and evidence when choosing courses of action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Hazardous Materials Specialist III as well as the physical mental and environmental conditions.RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job.
Based on the Countys needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection process.
Eligible List: Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .
Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Athena Corrales at or .EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employerencourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
