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Description
Highlights of the position:
- Make a direct impact on your community
- Protect the environment and water quality
- Work in a supportive team environment to achieve common goals
- Learn and advance valuable skills in public works and environmental programs
- Gain hands-on experience in water quality, pretreatment (wastewater), and stormwater quality
The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a responsible and motivated Environmental Compliance Aide (Hourly City Worker) who will provide assistance for the following programs: Drinking Water Quality, Pretreatment (Industrial Waste), and Stormwater Quality.
The Environmental Compliance Aide will report to the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (9600 Santa Rosa Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012) and conduct work in the field throughout the City of Thousand Oaks.
This is a part-time, hourly, at-will position that involves working approximately 15-25 hours per week between Monday – Thursday with flexible scheduling options.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties may include assisting with:
- Tracking, researching, and following regulations regarding drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
- Field duties, such as assisting with:
- Sampling/ performing routine tests of the City’s drinking water distribution system
- Inspecting commercial businesses for stormwater compliance
- Inspecting/sampling industries discharging industrial wastewater to the City’s sewer system
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Follow guidelines and assist with conducting routine inspections, assisting with providing data for inspection reports and preparing related correspondence
- Enter and manage data in databases and third party software platforms
- Communicate effectively with residents and business owners
- Understand occupational hazards and apply standard safety practices
- Work collaboratively with a team and contribute to a cooperative environment
- Hold a valid Class C driver’s license
- Possess education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by college-level coursework in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a related field; a Bachelor’s degree in an Earth Science-related field is a plus
- Bonus points if you possess any of the following certifications:
- State of California Water Distribution Operator Grade 1
- State of California Water Treatment Operator Grade 1
- CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade 1
- CWEA Laboratory Analyst Grade 1
Other Essential Attributes:
- Effective Communicator
- Customer Focused
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Accountable
- Problem Solver & Decision Maker
- Technically Knowledgeable
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on Thursday, October 30th, 2025.
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply by October 30th, 2025. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.