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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.

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.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Superintendent

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The WWTP Operations Superintendent reports to the WWTP Manager and is responsible for assigning, supervising, managing, and reviewing the work of the operations staff of the City's wastewater quality control and processing plant using existing wastewater treatment processes.  The WWTP Operations Superintendent exercises direct supervision over operations staff, including Shift Supervisors, Operators, Operators-in-Training.  This position acts as and performs the duties of the designated Chief Plant Operator (CPO) and directs the activities of a Grade V wastewater treatment plant.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

Do you have an interest in being a Construction Project Manager in the public sector?  Is providing services to all the residents of San Mateo County important to you? Are you interested in working for a large public organization that cares about its employees, strives for life-work balance, has a strong retirement/pension program, and offers a flexible work schedule? Do you have the technical, administrative, and managerial experience to simultaneously coordinate an array of construction projects, which might include new building construction, remodels, expansions, infrastructure and maintenance upgrades, retrofits, underground work and structural upgrades, and replacement of equipment and components? 

If you would like to join a diverse team of hard-working and dedicated construction professionals, we may have a career opportunity for you!

The County of San Mateo Department of Public Works invites applications for Construction Project Manager (CPM).

The Department of Public Works is involved in the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects within the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. Our mission is to provide the public with safe, accessible roads and structures that make their communities more livable. The Capital Projects Group is responsible for delivering a wide variety of building construction projects for the County's airport, hospital, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. Your role as the project leader will require you to have technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Under general supervision, the CPM is responsible for coordinating technical, administrative and management activities related to County facilities construction projects. The CPM will also manage a number of simultaneous construction improvements and major maintenance projects, which may include building infrastructure, underground, structural, system upgrades, solar, retrofits, replacement of equipment and components, remodels, expansions, and new building construction.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a construction superintendent, project manager or estimator for commercial or industrial construction, or as a superintendent of buildings and grounds for large complexes, or as a construction contract administrator in a public agency.

Knowledge of:

• Design and construction processes, practices, means and methods, costs, schedules, contracts, insurance, and legal requirements applicable to public works projects.
• Building Codes, operations, maintenance and repair work, and general construction including but not limited to grading, concrete, foundations, framing, structural, heating and air conditioning, controls, hazmat abatement, electrical, plumbing, roofing, sheet metal, masonry, finish carpentry, painting, signage, specialty equipment, etc.
• Contracting modes (e.g. unit prices, lump sum, not-to-exceed, time-and-material, negotiated, etc.), and methods (informal bid, Board approved bids, Job Order Contracting, etc.).
• Tools, materials, methods and practices employed in the operation, maintenance, remodel, and repair of countywide facilities.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and practices.
• Construction project management software.
• Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
• Current environmental standards and requirements, including but not limited to C3, CalGreen, and LEED® processes.

Skill/Ability to:

• Drive to and from job sites located throughout County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and inspect confined spaces.
• Effectively use computer and applications related to construction project management (e.g. MSOffice®, MSProject®, Primavera®, Suretrack©, Expedition®, Prolog®, others).
• Estimate multi discipline, budgetary, and detailed cost for construction labor, materials and equipment.
• Interpret and develop contractual clauses, negotiate scopes and costs on proposals and change orders with consultants and contractors to the County's benefit.
• Formulate and write comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and business correspondence.
• Organize and coordinate the various elements and logistics of a major project, including scheduling and documenting progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Direct and maintain a large number of simultaneous projects countywide.
• Prepare and maintain work schedules, monitor budgets and present progress reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project's stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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Take this opportunity to join our Public Works Department, who strive to to provide efficient, cost effective and environmentally sensitive construction, maintenance, and management of Palo Alto streets, sidewalks, parking lots, buildings, and other public facilities; to provide appropriate maintenance, replacement, and utility line clearing of City trees; and to ensure timely support to other City departments and the private development community in the area of engineering services.    

The Maintenance Assistant for Public Works when assigned to the Palo Alto Water quality Control Plant may be assigned to any of the following duties: weed removal, repair damage drainage pipe, digging diversion ditches, picking up trash, operating grass trimming equipment, washing down tanks and weirs, painting motors and pumps, and perform other related duties. 

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 
The ideal candidate will have the basic skills and knowledge identified in the job description in addition to the following:

1. Someone who is self-motivated.
2. Someone who understands verbal instruction and requires minimal supervision.
3. Someone with mechanical skills and is comfortable working with a variety of tools.
4. Some familiarity with plumbing such as connecting hoses, pipes.
5. Someone with field construction background.
6. Someone who is willing to work in inclement weather.

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The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for an experienced, motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and a five-stage biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work:

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

What You’ll Do

The WWTP Manager reports to the ESD Deputy Director and is responsible for planning and supervising the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s treatment facility. The WWTP Manager ensures compliance with all federal, state, regional and local laws, regulations and permits and also establishes effective management controls over processes.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The City of Belmont Public Works Department is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with hands on technical experience in an engineering environment.

About you:

• You have great problem solving and analytical skills.
• You know how to create computer aided design drawings for projects.
• You know how to utilize GIS to maintain and update basemaps and infrastructure records. 
• You are a good communicator who can respond to internal and external inquiries with tact and efficiency.
• You have excellent computer skills.
• You enjoy working in a team environment.
• You excel in the production, review and processing of engineering plans, permits and specifications.

You will be working as a member of the City's engineering team to:

• Review and issue various permit applications for work in the public right of way.
• Maintain GIS layers and produce maps associated with infrastructure in the public right of way. 
• Assist in the development and management of Capital projects. 

Requirements:

• You have at least two (2) years of responsible technical experience using computer systems for civil engineering drafting and design.
   
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented with college-level course work in engineering and/or computer drafting and design.

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