County of Contra Costa
Supervising Hazardous Materials Specialist
County of Contra Costa, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
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 writtenHas an understanding of the Unified ProgramsHas an understanding of the principles of evaluation and control of hazardous materials releasesEffectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they ariseIs able to motivate a teamWhat you will typically be responsible for:Setting program goals and objectivesRepresenting the department in interagency matters with law, fire, etc.Supervising a team of Hazardous Materials SpecialistServing as a member of the Hazardous Materials Incident Response TeamPreparing reports, presentations, and business correspondence as neededA few reasons you might love this job:You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionalsYou will address issues pertinent to environmental justice and protecting public healthYou will collaborate with other agencies as part of the jobA few challenges you might face in this job:Balancing multiple projects simultaneouslyReprioritizing assignments based on the ongoing needs of the divisionAdapting and adjusting to the continuous improvement cultureCompetencies Required:Critical Thinking:
Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDecision Making:
Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely mannerLegal & Regulatory Navigation:
Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsSafety Focus:
Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsAdaptability:
Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresEstablishing Credibility:
Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by othersHandling Stress:
Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityProfessional Integrity & Ethics:
Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityHandling & Resolving Conflict:
Managing interpersonally strained situationsInvolving Others (Engaging Teams):
Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomesCoaching & Developing Others:
Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilitiesTeamwork:
Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsDriving Results:
Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellenceLeading the Organizational Culture:
Driving the organization’s culture through establishing and enforcing norms and/or behaviors in addition to processesManaging & Facilitating Change:
Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational changeLicense 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).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.Special Requirements:
Incident Response (IR) Team members will be required to take and pass an annual physical which includes respirator authorization.Desirable Qualifications:Hazwoper certificationUnited Program CertificationsHazardous Materials CertificationApplication 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.The BCQ is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 4, 2024.For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at
Exams@cchealth.org .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).DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.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.
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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 writtenHas an understanding of the Unified ProgramsHas an understanding of the principles of evaluation and control of hazardous materials releasesEffectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they ariseIs able to motivate a teamWhat you will typically be responsible for:Setting program goals and objectivesRepresenting the department in interagency matters with law, fire, etc.Supervising a team of Hazardous Materials SpecialistServing as a member of the Hazardous Materials Incident Response TeamPreparing reports, presentations, and business correspondence as neededA few reasons you might love this job:You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionalsYou will address issues pertinent to environmental justice and protecting public healthYou will collaborate with other agencies as part of the jobA few challenges you might face in this job:Balancing multiple projects simultaneouslyReprioritizing assignments based on the ongoing needs of the divisionAdapting and adjusting to the continuous improvement cultureCompetencies Required:Critical Thinking:
Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDecision Making:
Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely mannerLegal & Regulatory Navigation:
Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsSafety Focus:
Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsAdaptability:
Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresEstablishing Credibility:
Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by othersHandling Stress:
Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityProfessional Integrity & Ethics:
Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityHandling & Resolving Conflict:
Managing interpersonally strained situationsInvolving Others (Engaging Teams):
Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomesCoaching & Developing Others:
Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilitiesTeamwork:
Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsDriving Results:
Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellenceLeading the Organizational Culture:
Driving the organization’s culture through establishing and enforcing norms and/or behaviors in addition to processesManaging & Facilitating Change:
Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational changeLicense 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).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.Special Requirements:
Incident Response (IR) Team members will be required to take and pass an annual physical which includes respirator authorization.Desirable Qualifications:Hazwoper certificationUnited Program CertificationsHazardous Materials CertificationApplication 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.The BCQ is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 4, 2024.For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at
Exams@cchealth.org .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).DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.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.
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