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The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Division, is hiring an Environmental Inspector I/II in its Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program. This environmental professional is one of four members of San José's CalRecycle, State Certified Local Enforcement Agency. This position will be responsible for facility inspections of Solid Waste Permitted facilities to assure compliance with State Public Resource Codes and California Code of Regulations Titles 14 & 27, complaint investigations, enforcement activities, random gas monitoring at closed landfills, and review and approval of Solid Waste Facility Permits and technical documents.

The incumbent will be expected to maintain positive and open communication with facility operators, other City, County, State Agencies and to attend required training(s).

Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:

-Inspects open landfill, materials recovery facilities, closed landfill sites, composting operations, construction & demolition debris recycling facilities for compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

-Intake, review, determine if technical documents/applications are complete and correct per State Regulations.

-Consult with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to determine appropriate enforcement actions to take against facility owner/operator per investigations.

-Prepare and present enforcement case violations to the City of San José and LEA hearing officer for further actions.

-Provide education on program policies and regulations at community meetings (SWEP, CEQA, etc.), technical conferences, Division Code Enforcement Academy, etc. as needed/requested by management.

-Participate in developing and implementing policies, procedures and technical protocol specific to the LEA program.

-May be responsible for the application, completion and/or monitoring of the annual EA grant to CalRecycle.

-Must learn and become proficient in the CalRecycle Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) processes/procedures and Decade Envision Connect procedures.

-Respond to and investigate odor complaints relating to compost facilities within the designated areas immediately or within the same day the complaint was received.

-May be assigned to responsibilities associated with annual updates to the Environmental Enforcement Plan (EPP). Provide ongoing monitoring to ensure all approved changes are updated immediately, formatted per CalRecycle recommendations and sent to CalRecycle for EPP update.

-Required to participate in the Annual Medical Monitoring Program to assure proper health and fitness are monitored and maintained to do the job.  

-Maintain daily activity log, daily record keeping updates of pertinent facility documents to maintain a complete facility history.

-Work with LEA supervisor and CalRecycle to enforce regulations/conditions specific to SWFP and associated technical documents.

-Draft and issue solid waste facility permits for new sites and revise permits at existing facilities when there are changes as well as perform five years of all permitted facilities.

-Prepares enforcement cases for the City and district attorneys, including preparing analytical data reports and interpreting analyzing, data laws, rules and regulations.

-Responds to emergency spills, overseas cleanup, ensures clean up compliance.

 
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is highly desirable.

*Work Condition

Incumbents may be required to participate in an annual physical

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department currently has vacant Environmental Inspector I/II positions for which the City is recruiting. Qualified candidates identified through this process may also be used to fill subsequent and possible future Assistant Environmental Inspector vacancies, if and when they become available. If you are interested in being considered for employment in these classifications, please apply to this job announcement to ensure you are considered for current and future opportunities.

To learn more about Cascade Opportunity, please visit City of San José Human Resources Employment website at: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36988 

Current City of San José Employees Frequently Asked Questions are also available at: http://www.sjcity.net/FAQ.aspx?QID=245

The Environmental Services Department is currently recruiting for Assistant Environmental Inspector and Environmental Inspector I/II positions in the Watershed Protection Division within the Watershed Enforcement, Food Service Facility Inspection, Source Control, and Environmental Engineering work groups. The Watershed Protection Division provides services that support the City's efforts to protect water quality in local creeks and the Bay. These services are integral to the City's management of both wastewater and stormwater. The Watershed Protection Division is comprised of more than 100 employees with four key functions: Stormwater Management, Environmental Enforcement, Industrial Pretreatment, and Laboratory Services.

The work groups for these positions are described below.

WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION: ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

Watershed Enforcement - This group is responsible for stormwater inspection programs, which include inspection of San José businesses and active construction sites for implementation of practices that protect stormwater quality. This group also responds to incidents of illegal discharge to the storm sewer system. These programs are required under the City's Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. On an annual basis, this group inspects more than 2,500 businesses, approximately 200 stormwater treatment measures, and more than 100 construction sites, as well as responding to approximately 600 complaints of illegal discharge.

Food Service Facility Inspection - This group is responsible for an inspection program focused on food service facilities with an emphasis on controls for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). This program is required under both the City's Stormwater NPDES permit and the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP). This program provides detailed inspections of more than 4,000 food service facilities across the City of San José.

WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION: PRETREATMENT PROGRAM

Source Control - This group is responsible for implementing the Pretreatment Program for industrial discharges to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (Facility). The program is required by the Facility's NPDES permit and is aimed at ensuring that certain dischargers have adequate treatment prior to discharge in order to protect water quality and the integrity of the wastewater collection and treatment system. On an annual basis, this group inspects approximately 350 businesses, collects more than 1,900 water quality samples, reviews more than 900 self-monitoring reports, and issues an average of over 200 enforcements.

Environmental Engineering - This group, which includes Sanitary Engineers and Environmental Inspectors, provides engineering and technical support to the Environmental Enforcement and Pretreatment Programs. This work group's responsibilities include issuing and renewing approximately 100 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits annually, performing Plan Checks for industrial facilities within the Facility's service area, developing procedures and policy documents in support of Watershed Protection programs, and providing other technical duties as needed.

Assistant Environmental Inspectors:

Assistant Environmental Inspectors are responsible for collecting samples and performing basic inspection tasks at industrial, commercial, and food service facilities to determine compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. They also assist with the review of pretreatment systems and grease removal devices, including evaluation of pretreatment system performance and review of maintenance and cleaning records. 

Environmental Inspectors I/II:

Environmental Inspectors are responsible for conducting a variety of professional inspection and investigation duties to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.  They interpret and enforce regulations by assessing environmental data, reviewing self-monitoring reports, performing inspections, and overseeing specialized compliance assessments and investigations.  Environmental Inspectors prepare a variety of technical and regulatory reports and maintain program records.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involved in the maintenance, limited construction, or repair of City buildings, facilities and equipment; and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Diagnoses, repairs and maintains electrical equipment; installs and repairs electrical wiring and lighting circuits in connection with the repair or alteration of buildings, equipment and facilities; troubleshoots electrical malfunctions making necessary repairs; replaces ballasts, fluorescent tubes and bulbs.
    
2. Performs rough in, top out and finish plumbing to replace broken pipes; cleans plugged drains; performs routine maintenance on valves, fittings and other fixtures; and installs new plumbing fixtures.
    
3. Builds cabinets and shelves; performs limited structural and finish carpentry; hangs doors; finishes wood and repairs a variety of wooden objects; performs lock repairs, repairs concrete and tile and installs glass.
    
4. Prepares surfaces for painting; applies paint, varnish, shellac, enamel or other protective finishes to various surfaces; removes graffiti.
    
5. Performs a variety of custodial duties in maintaining park structures and other public facilities including cleaning restroom fixtures and replenishing restroom supplies; cleans roof and roof drains; disposes waste and cleans waste receptacles and washes windows.
    
6. Performs swimming pool maintenance and repair including pool filter plants, chlorinators, valves, gauges, meters and heaters.
    
7. Plans repair work using blueprints and diagrams.
    
8. Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment and buildings. 
    
9. Moves, arranges and sets up furniture and equipment for special events and meetings.
    
10. Accurately prepares or maintains related records, maintaining accurate inventory of supplies and equipment.
     
11. Responds to emergency situations as required.
     
12. Assists supervisor in training of new personnel in divisional responsibilities. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move materials, tools and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to traffic, wet or humid conditions and vibration.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level is frequently loud.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be invited to appear before an oral interview board.  Application appraisal, oral interview(s) and written test shall constitute 100% of the selection process.

DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of San Dimas is located midway (about 27 miles) between Los Angeles and San Bernardino at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.  Superior access to freeways offers a centralized location from which to enjoy southern California’s many excellent cultural and recreational activities.

San Dimas was incorporated in 1960 with a Council-Manager form of government.  Its 33,737 citizens receive a full range of services through the combined efforts of the City’s five departments (City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Works and Development Services) and the contract services of Los Angeles County.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR

$6,269 - $7,619/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION:  Under general supervision, will schedule, monitor, instruct, supervise, and implement the activities of the Support Services Division, Environmental Control Section operations and performs other related duties.  This position exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and clerical staff and receives direction from higher level supervisory and management staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to environmental, wastewater and household hazardous waste activities.
• Establish on-site inspections of various establishments for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Issue industrial waste permits; enforce the provisions of the permit and applicable ordinances; issue notices of violations.
• Develop community and user understanding and cooperation through continuing programs of public relations and education.
• Recommend assessment of penalties for non-compliance.
• Supervise the Storm Water Management Program; assist the County with enforcement, monitoring, permitting and reporting of storm water discharges; supervise the implementation of storm water requirements.
• Supervise the operation of the City Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
• Monitor businesses for hazardous materials management.
• Determine the effects of industrial wastewaters on the sanitary sewer system, personnel, treatment, and environment.
• Secure evidence of violations and appear as a witness in court as required.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel; assure that safety equipment is utilized, and that proper safety standards and procedures are followed.
• Prepare and present staff reports and any other necessary correspondence; present reports to City Council, commissions, committees, and boards; perform a variety of public relations and outreach work related to environmental activities; represent City at meetings upon assignment.
• Perform laboratory field analysis.
• Assist in and supervise solid waste projects and contract implementation.
• Determine required analysis for wastewater monitoring.
• Calculate mass balance formulas for determining categorical compliance.

• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Assist in supervision of water system and backflow prevention maintenance.
• Employee must perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operation of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard.  Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment.  Acute hearing is required when providing customer service to the public via phone.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  The incumbent must have knowledge of chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field of physical sciences; industrial inspection activities; current flow measurement techniques and monitoring equipment; handling hazardous materials; treatment processes and pre-treatment equipment; chain of custody procedures and enforcement response; wastewater treatment processes; community Sewer Collections Systems; environmental compliance strategies and methods; environmental reporting and testing procedures 40 CFR Part 136, guidelines establishing test procedures for the analysis of pollutants; principles and practices of budget preparation; and principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in industrial discharge inspection. EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, environmental sciences or a closely related field.  Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.  Registration with the State of California as an Environmental Assessor is desirable.  Must be able to obtain an Industrial Waste Inspector Grade II Certificate within one (1) year of employment.

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The Superior Court of California is accepting applications from highly dedicated individuals with exceptional leadership qualities for the Supervising Custodian position.

The successful candidate will be a leader of change, a leader of people, results oriented, possess good business acumen, and be able to build coalitions and communicate effectively with others.

In addition to planning, organizing, supervising and coordinating the cleaning and maintenance of court buildings, the Supervising Custodian will be responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties to include cleaning, maintaining and securing assigned areas in and around Court facilities to include offices, courtrooms and common areas.

The incumbent must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include daytime, evening, and nighttime hours, as well as occasional weekends. This job requires travel between court facilities on a regular basis. Regular punctual attendance is essential.
 

Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, inspects and evaluates the work of subordinate custodial employees.
• Trains custodial staff in appropriate methods to perform custodial duties in a safe, efficient manner, and ensures that staff follow correct procedures.
• Inspects interior and exterior of buildings and facilities for appearance, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions.
• Performs regular custodial work and assist with special projects as assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Orders and arranges delivery of supplies and equipment and ensures that they are available as needed.
• Checks equipment for safety, and instructs personnel in the safe and proper use of custodial equipment.
• Ensures that the equipment is properly maintained, replaced, and available as needed.
• Meets with customers or Facilities Management to review service levels and to resolve complaints.
• Oversees recycling.
• Lifts and carries supplies and equipment that weigh in excess of 75 lbs.
• Responds promptly and accurately to job-related questions and complaints from subordinate employees and keeps higher-level management informed of any potential problems.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records of maintenance problems, employee timekeeping, labor hours assigned.
• Works flexible hours in order to oversee custodial staff work shifts as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Three (3) or more years full-time or its equivalent custodial experience in commercial, industrial or public agency, performing the full range of custodial duties, including the use of industrial vacuums, buffers, and rug cleaning equipment;
• One (1) year of the above experience must have been in a lead or supervisory position; or
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Court Custodian Supervisor.

Knowledge of:

• Modern methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management;
• Custodial building maintenance requirements, procedures, regulations and laws including those pertaining to health and safety of employees and building occupants; and
• Maintenance requirements and inventory control.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, supervise, manage and evaluate the work of custodial service personnel;
• Identify maintenance needs and ensure they are resolved;
• Analyze data and prepare recommendations;
• Train subordinate personnel in the safe and economical use of equipment, materials, cleaning solutions and supplies;
• Develop service plans and monitor the work of subordinate staff to ensure quality and cost control;
• Interact effectively with subordinate personnel, co-workers, management and members of the public;
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment which requires bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing to ensure work is properly done;
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, custodial maintenance records, written reports and timesheets as required;
• Read and understand directions, custodial maintenance policies and procedures, and other administrative procedures, policies and reports.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process.  (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses.  The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.)

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date: February 19, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., PST
Applicant Screening:  February 21, 2019
Panel Interviews:  Week of March 11, 2019

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The Program Coordinator - Facilities will assist with the timely processing of rental applications and the smooth operation of facility rentals. This position requires a high level of customer service, attention to detail, marketing prowess, and event management expertise. Please note: this position requires a Saturday through Monday work schedule. 

EXAMPLES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Program Coordinator may have a specific focus in a program area or area(s), including, but not limited to facility management.
• Facilitates recreation activities, specifically enrichment, for specific youth age groups with part-time staff, independent contractors, and volunteers (groups and individuals).
• Organizes, implements, directs, supervises and/or promotes specific programs, activities and special events.
• Implements the Recreation Department’s programming at off and on-site locations and develops new programming and curriculum in partnership with the community. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget.
• Works with local organizations, businesses, school personnel, parents and community members in developing and providing programs and activities through rentals.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Creates flyers, brochures, and other materials related to programs and events, as directed.
• Provides customer service to applicants, participants, and the general public.
• Monitors the day-to-day operations of the rentals, programs, and special events, including handling and resolving complaints not requiring the attention of a supervisor and ensuring that programs and events have required setups, materials and supplies.
• Assists in the evaluation of programming including conducting customer satisfaction surveys and analyzing reports on rental program effectiveness.
• Enforces safety and operating procedures and provides for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes. 
• Creation and development of new events, as needed.

*Please note that this is a part-time permanent position (25 hours a week or .625 FTE). The salary listed above is the .625 FTE equivalent salary. Benefits are prorated accordingly as well. Additional part-time hours may be agreed upon with the Director of Recreation filling an additional role/position but benefits will continue to be calculated at the .625 FTE proration.

To view the Job Announcement please click on the link provided below.

Please see the job description and announcement below.

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity, please visit the City of San José’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the “Management Recruitments” link. 

City of San José Employment Page