Transfer- Environmental Specialist III
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100098 - 121667
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Position
Class Code 28957: Environmental Specialist III
Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:- Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
- Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
- Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.
The Environmental Specialist III is the advanced journey and/or lead applying scientific theory and methods to identify research and resolve environmental issues in the areas of regulatory compliance public health environmental health and pollution prevention.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Of
- Principles of environmental compliance assurance and environmental sciences
- Mathematical compilation & analysis
- Principles of chemistry & chemical reactions
- Effects of waste material on water quality & land quality and the interactions of waste with the environment
- Environmental practices with special reference to their general effect on public health & the quality of the environment
- Laws codes regulations and policies affecting the departments operations & programs
- Applicable tools equipment & materials
- Principles procedures and practices of fact-finding interviewing and customer service
- Statistical methods and analysis
- Team dynamics and team building
- Leadership mentoring and conflict resolution
- Read English at a level necessary to examine interpret and apply scientific legal technical and complex guidelines documents records and reports
- Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively
- Write English at a level necessary to produce concise accurate and impartial reports narratives summaries and recommendations
- Communicate verbally and in writing scientific and technical terminology into terms understandable to the general public
- Locate research interpret and apply environmental laws and regulations
- Work independently within established guidelines prioritize and coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
- Perform work assignments related to environmental inspections compliance monitoring regulation and research
- Work cooperatively with others
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work
- Respond effectively and tactfully to hostility confusion or concerns expressed by others
- Collect process evaluate and summarize scientific and technical data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
- Develop prepare and present studies and reports to governmental boards civic organizations and other groups
- Effectively represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public local business community and other government agencies
- Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
- Use appropriate interpersonal style and approach to ensure team cohesiveness and cooperation
- Perform complex work regarding environmental inspections compliance monitoring regulation and research
- Lead complex or sensitive work projects
- Provide work direction and instruction to scientific technical and professional staff
- Review work for pertinence accuracy and completeness
- Analyze complex environmental compliance problems make statistical inferences from complex data and develop recommendations or solutions
- Represent the department in contacts and relationships with the public local business community other government agencies and the media
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Either: 1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in health science public health natural science physical science environmental science or a related field.ANDTwo years of professional experience in environmental regulation analysis or environmental research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service.
Or: 2. Possession of a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in health science public health natural science physical science environmental science or a related field.ANDOne year of professional experience in environmental inspections enforcement regulation analysis and/or research performing journey level duties and responsibilities equivalent to the Environmental Specialist (Level II) class in Sacramento County service.
Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted with full time or equivalent part time experience similar to that described on the basis of 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid License may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Special Skills: Some positions may require the ability to speak read and/or write a language in addition to English or knowledge of a specific culture such as Black Culture Mexican/Spanish Culture or Asian Culture.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and kneel to conduct inspections take water and other environmental samples and inspect equipment; climb fences stairs and ladders; walk rough terrain and muddy fields; work in an underground environment; climb in and out of swimming pools under construction; wear protective clothing; normal hearing; normal verbal communication ability; visually distinguish between colors; calibrate and use technical and monitoring instruments; read gauges and meters; and see in dimly lit areas.
Work Schedule and Conditions: Incumbents are subject to work in adverse weather conditions emergency situations and perform duties outside of normal working hours as necessary.
Professional Certification / Registration Requirements: Some positions require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California.
Some positions require possession of a valid certification as a Registered Dairy Inspector issued by the State of California.
Some positions may require possession of valid certifications as deemed necessary by legislative mandate or appropriate regulatory authority in the State of California.
NOTE: Failure to maintain required certification/registration constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules.Application and Testing Information
How to Apply
The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.
Please remember:- If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
- Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
- If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
- Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
- Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
- Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.
County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.
Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Floor Care
- Hospital Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Skills
- Environmental Services
- Cleaning Experience
- OSHA
- Contract Management
- Team Management
- Custodial Experience
- EHS
- Commercial Cleaning
