Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry/Journey) DOQ

The Department of Resource Management is a comprehensive agency comprised of the Public Works, Building and Safety, Planning Services, Environmental Health Services, Parks, and Administrative Services Divisions. The department provides for the well-being of Solano County's present and future residents and the public at-large through administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to transportation, building construction, land use planning environmental health, and recreation.

The Environmental Health Services Division is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by implementing environmental health programs in three broad areas:

The Consumer Protection Program, which provides assistance for consumer oriented facilities and the health and well-being of County residents.

The Water Protection and Waste Management Program Technical Services Program, which includes water, waste water and land use.

The Hazardous Materials Program, which protects the environment and public health. T he Hazardous Materials Section is the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for all of Solano County and regulates all of the program elements of the Unified Program in Solano County by issuing permits, inspecting facilities, investigating complaints, performing enforcement as necessary, and assisting both the business community and the public.

To learn more about the Department of Resource Management, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/default

The Position

Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry): Salary Range: $36.98 - $44.95/hour

This is the entry level in the Hazardous Materials Specialist series. Under close supervision, incumbents perform inspections and investigations, and provide enforcement and consultation for a broad range of Hazardous Materials/ Hazardous Wastes regulations included in the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) program, and other environmental health programs that do not require registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS). As incumbents gain experience, they are assigned routine inspections and investigations to perform more independently, but are still under review by the supervisor. Incumbents receive training through an education and training program established in conformance with State Regulations so as to qualify for State Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector testing and certification.

Hazardous Materials Specialist (Journey): Salary Range: $42.82 - $52.05/hour

This is the journey level, professional classification in the hazardous materials specialist series. Incumbents work independently under general direction of the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and regularly apply their knowledge and experience in the regulation, permitting, inspection, emergency response, education and enforcement in such areas as hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, hazardous materials incident response, UST’s, and AST’s. This class may assist with the permitting, inspection, and enforcement work for Spills and Leaks Investigation and Cleanup program site assessment and cleanup, RMP submissions and inspections for extremely hazardous materials, and other related programs. Incumbents may assist in preparing and presenting education material related to the program elements and compliance to staff, other agencies, and businesses subject to CUPA regulations.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry): EXPERIENCE: No experience required.

Hazardous Materials Specialist (Journey): EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Management or Environmental Health and Safety regulation and enforcement.

Both the Entry and Journey levels require:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Must meet the educational requirements of Title 27 CCR Section 15260 (a)(3)(A)(ii) which includes a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, physical science, environmental science, geology or soil science, environmental health, environmental or sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet the requirements of Section 15260 (d)(3)(B) of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, which requires a minimum of 100 hours of training or experience in regulatory enforcement techniques within six months of being hired/during the probationary period.

Must obtain required health and safety training as per Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 5192, during the probationary period.

Must be a Certified Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector or have the ability to become a Certified UST Inspector by passing the International Code Council UST Inspector Certification test and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform at the level of a Hazardous Materials Specialist- Journey within twenty-four months of being hired (for the Entry level) or within six months from the date of hire (for the Journey level).

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license is required

Must pass a physical exam as condition of hire. May be required to establish a baseline and submit to an annual physical for hazardous materials response, including a spirometry test.

May be required to work weekends, holidays, and after hours including stand-by and on-call.

Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Independent travel is required.

Incumbents may be required to wear protective clothing and breathing apparatus where appropriate.

To view the job description for the Entry level, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15825

To view the job description for the Journey level, please visit: https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15826
Selection Process

03/31/25- Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Week of 04/07/25 - Tentative week for written exam.

Week of 04/14/25 - Tentative week for departmental interviews for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Document Submittal

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry/Journey) DOQ) and the recruitment number (25-423140-01) in your email or fax.
Veteran’s Preference Points
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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