Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist

Job Description:

Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist

Description

The Position

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist Position. There are currently three (3) vacancies located in Martinez, CA.

The Hazardous Materials Division is the designated local agency assigned to implement the Hazardous Materials program to protect the public from exposure to hazardous materials and hazardous waste. If protecting human health and the environment is something you are passionate about, then joining as a Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist at Contra Costa Health might be for you.

The Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist is responsible for planning, assigning, organizing, and reviewing work of subordinate staff. This position will serve as a resource for complex inspections and investigations. They will also assist with program planning and oversight. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today!

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent management communication style- both verbal and written
• Has an understanding of the Unified Programs
• Has an understanding of the principles of evaluation and control of hazardous materials releases
• Effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise
• Is able to motivate a team

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Setting program goals and objectives
• Representing the department in interagency matters with law, fire, etc.
• Supervising a team of Hazardous Materials Specialist
• Serving as a member of the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team
• Preparing reports, presentations, and business correspondence as needed

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionals
• You will address issues pertinent to environmental justice and protecting public health
• You will collaborate with other agencies as part of the job

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Balancing multiple projects simultaneously
• Reprioritizing assignments based on the ongoing needs of the division
• Adapting and adjusting to the continuous improvement culture

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
• Leading the Organizational Culture: Driving the organization’s culture through establishing and enforcing norms and/or behaviors in addition to processes
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, environmental science, physical sciences, biological sciences, or a closely related field. The degree must include a minimum of thirty (30) semester units as required by the State of California for the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which may include courses such as: Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemic al 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.

Experience: Four (4) years of full time or the equivalent of increasingly responsible work experience in the field of hazardous materials/environmental health compliance and enforcement performing investigations and inspections, implementing, and developing hazardous materials and environmental regulatory programs, two (2) years of which included experience at the Hazardous Materials Specialist advanced or journey level.

Substitution: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, chemistry, industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, toxicology, physical sciences, biological sciences or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Certification Requirement: Within 6 months of employment, must obtain and hold a certificate of completion of coursework that meets the requirements of the California Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response (HazWOPER) and HazWOPER Supervisor standards (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, §5192). Also, within 6 months of employment or other timeframe set forth by regulation, must possess all certifications and training required to perform Unified Program inspections as defined by CCR, Title 27. Within 18 months of employment, must meet and maintain the certification requirements of a Hazardous Materials Specialist as defined by CCR, Title 8, §5192(q).

Special Requirements: Incident Response (IR) Team members will be required to take and pass an annual physical which includes respirator authorization.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Hazwoper certification
• United Program Certifications
• Hazardous Materials Certification

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ) Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment. The online assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job and candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These competencies may include but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Legal & Regulatory Navigation, Coaching & Developing Others and Driving Results. (Weighted 100%)
The BCQ is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 4, 2024.

The Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$121,251.12 - $147,381.48 Annually