Associate Environmental Specialist

TRACK I: WATERSHED PROTECTION:
Under supervision of the Watershed Monitoring Section Manager the Associate Environmental Specialist coordinates the implementation of the core requirements of the monitoring and reporting programs as mandated by the Riverside County NPDES MS4 permits and other related monitoring activities in support of these programs:

Conduct field investigations and collect environmental samples (biotic inorganic and organic) from flood control channels surface waterways and storm drains; perform routine analyses of water soils sediments and/or groundwater.

Utilize technical knowledge of state and federal environmental laws regulations and stormwater management principles to support the construction operations and maintenance of municipal storm drain infrastructure.

Evaluate regulatory requirements and initiatives to develop compliance monitoring strategies that will be used to collect and assess data to characterize environmental conditions of Riverside Countys streams creeks lakes and rivers.

Review common chemical biological and physical analyses of environmental samples and assist with evaluating data for accuracy and precision.

Draft compile and review of monitoring plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) annual monitoring report information monitoring program guidance and technical studies as well as compiling and evaluating relevant monitoring information in support of NPDES policy document development.

Engage in technical advisory committees regional monitoring collaboration stakeholder meetings water quality task forces and public meetings as necessary.

Develop requests for proposals (RFPs) and review and compare consultant scopes of work budgets and schedules; assist in consultant selection.

Support staff training and development to meet the Districts stormwater compliance monitoring objectives.

Research and perform statistical analyses of environmental data; assess findings against environmental quality objectives and recommend management actions.

Oversee and maintain environmental data systems including hydrologic water quality meteorological and geospatial data; assist with Geographic Information System (GIS) analyses as needed.

Utilize Microsoft Office and ESRI GIS software applications in daily work activities.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in environmental sciences environmental engineering urban or environmental planning biological or ecological sciences geography archeology hydrology geology chemistry civil engineering or a closely related field. (A masters degree in one of these or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.)

Experience:Two years of professional-level experience in one or more of the following areas: Stormwater quality management water quality monitoring watershed protection or environmental engineering. (Experience working for or consulting to a public works agency is highly desirable.)

Desired qualifications: Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP) Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) or alternative equivalent certifications.

Knowledge of: Local state and federal environmental laws regulations and standard practices including Clean Water Act (402) Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations California Water Code and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance pertaining to NPDES Permitting Waters of the U.S. and Waters of the State and Waste Discharge Requirements; basic principles of stormwater management water quality sampling and social economic and environmental conditions which affect public works planning and practices.

Ability to: Conduct environmental monitoring (e.g. water quality sampling soil borings and visual observations/ field reconnaissance); conduct site assessments and/or water quality investigations; research compile analyze and interpret environmental and water quality data; assist with operating calibrating programming and troubleshooting environmental monitoring equipment including but not limited to multi-parameter meters auto-samplers and flow meters; work with complex data sets and within proprietary databases; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze complex problems technical studies and documents; develop and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend effective courses of action pursuant to NPDES compliance.

Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. This position involves travel to various locations throughout the county to conduct field surveys and site visits.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk over uneven outdoor terrain and work in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Ability to frequently lift items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height
• Candidates must be able to tolerate exposure to weather elements and local wildlife while performing field duties.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird ator with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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