Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application will result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

VACANCY

The current position is assigned to the Flood Control Program in the Alameda County Public Works Agency. However the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill any vacancy in this classification.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION

The Environmental Services Section plays a critical role in supporting the mission of the Public Works Agency by integrating environmental stewardship into the planning design construction and maintenance of the Countys transportation and flood control infrastructure. This section ensures that all projects and operations comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations while promoting sustainable practices that protect natural resources and enhance community resilience.

Working closely with the Agencys engineering maintenance and construction divisions the Environmental Services Section provides expert guidance and oversight throughout the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) delivery process. Staff coordinate environmental reviews and permitting under CEQA NEPA and other regulatory frameworks to facilitate timely project approvals and minimize environmental impacts. The section also manages mitigation and monitoring programs that protect sensitive habitats waterways and species affected by road and flood control projects.

Beyond project-level compliance the Environmental Services Section leads the Agencys regulatory compliance and environmental management programs. These include administration of stormwater and NPDES permit requirements in coordination with regional and state agencies.

The Environmental Services Section also advances environmental innovation and sustainability initiatives such as green infrastructure integration creek and habitat restoration and climate adaptation planning. By fostering partnerships with other jurisdictions regulatory agencies and community stakeholders the section helps the Agency achieve its goals of environmental protection infrastructure resilience and public trust.

In addition to its environmental services functions the Environmental Services Section also manages the Countys Clean Water Programs and the Tree Program.

THE AGENCY

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe well-maintained and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design storm water pollution control transportation planning and design roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level of flood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparedness response and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION

Under general direction to be in charge of a major or several smaller water resources and/or Clean Water Programs or the Environmental Services Programs and/or other natural resource management and/or administration of or compliance with environmental and/or natural resources ordinances laws or regulations; to supervise the work of professional paraprofessional and/or other personnel; to manage coordinate and administer the work of consultants and contractors; and to do related work as required.

Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is in charge of a permanent section or contrast to Associate Environmental Compliance Specialists who generally have lead worker and/or individual project or small program responsibility Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists have a continuing responsibility for the quantity and quality of the work of the section or unit. Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists are distinguished from other higher-level supervisors by the size and variety of the activities they supervise. The unit under a Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is usually involved in a major program or a variety of relatively small programs and support activities utilizing technical and non-technical expertise. Higher-level supervisors are responsible for policy management and administrative activities.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate for the Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist in Alameda County Public Works Agency will possess:

• In-depth understanding of environmental regulations specific to public infrastructure projects including CEQA/NEPA Clean Water Act 404/401 Endangered Species Act and MS4 storm permit compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in managing professional staff and consultants including oversight of preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents environmental studies and permit applications.
• Experience in coordinating and effectively collaborating with Bay Area regulatory agencies (USACOE RWQCB CDFW BCDC etc.) to secure required permits for implementation of CIPs.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for conducting comprehensive environmental studies and assessments.
• Familiarity with habitat restoration construction-related environmental compliance and watershed management.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement efficient compliance tracking tools.
• Awareness of emerging environmental technologies and data-driven compliance management approaches.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I-III).

EITHER I

Experience:The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Environmental Compliance Specialist in Alameda County classified service.

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Civil Engineer in the Alameda County classified service.

AND

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an environmental protection water quality protection or water resources field.

OR III

Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in the natural sciences physical sciences engineering geography an interdisciplinary science program or related field.

AND

Experience:The equivalent of seven (7) years of progressively responsible full-time professional experience in a public agency or private firm conducting environmental studies and preparing and processing the associated documents for compliance with environmental regulations and laws and/or conducting water resources investigations at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Certificate:

Desirable: Registration by the State of California as a Civil Engineer Forester Registered Environmental Manager Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) or Qualified Industrial SWPPP Developer (QISD).

License: Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operators license is required.

NOTE:The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN

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