Regulatory Compliance Manager II

Description
Notice of Change: This recruitment has been extended and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Salary: $121,409.60 - $154,960.00 Annually
The Public Works Department is accepting applications to fill one full-time Regulatory Compliance Manager II vacancy in Santa Barbara.

Under direction, oversees staff performing work in a highly regulated environment including establishing regulations, monitoring compliance, and/or taking enforcement and corrective action in areas such as: environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production, environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, environmental mitigation, and records management; coordinates assigned activities with staff in other divisions and departments; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance and administrative support to executive management staff; and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Typically reports to a Level III manager. Provides direct supervision to two or more individuals within a program. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. The Department is comprised of five Divisions: Administration, Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Surveyor's Office, Transportation, and Water Resources. To learn more about the Public Works Department, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/

The Ideal Candidate possesses:

• Experience preparing reports for regulatory agencies
• Experience with air toxic emissions and modelling
• Experience with landfill gas collections and emissions monitoring
• Experience with power generation, renewables, and energy efficiency and management
• Solution and customer service-oriented
• Experience working in a public sector, municipality or special district
• Ability to lead and effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
• Strong understanding of best practices in performance management

Examples of Duties

• Serves as a member of the County's management team by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities in areas such as: health and environmental inspection program administration, records management unit, or compliance and enforcement.
• Establishes annual goals and priorities, influences the direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, standards, or operational plans, based upon the County's longer-term strategies.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production; environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, and environmental mitigation programs and projects.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical and analytical expertise to develop findings.
• Manages inspection, enforcement, analysis, and related program and project management activities.
• Ensures program and project operations comply with regulatory agency and environmental law requirements and standards related, but not limited, to air quality, storm water quality; groundwater quality; under and above ground storage tanks; and hazardous, regulated, and solid waste management.
• Develops and negotiates contracts and agreements; coordinates with regulatory agencies to negotiate restoration terms and conditions; establishes internal and external partnerships; convenes, facilities and/or attends task force, committee, and related meetings; and responds to inquiries and requests from County staff, vendors and the general public.
• Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews studies, allocations, and related reports, contracts, proposals, materials, presentations, and other documents; and develops and makes recommendations to higher-level staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in area of assignment; and recommends and implements operational and /or program changes.
• Develops and administers budgetary and procurement processes; manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps higher-level management informed of issues/resolution.
• Oversees the preparation of or prepares contracts, reports, records, plans, and other documents involved in managing the area of assignment; oversees and participates in the research and analysis of policy and related information; and makes recommendations to higher-level management staff.
• Supervises management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff; and is responsible for conducting performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Coordinates work with the general public, County staff, and external agencies; may represent the County on various professional committees; and may prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, biological, or physical science; business or public administration, or related field AND,
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air quality, engineering, and/or solid waste, or a related field, including at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager.

Licenses and Certificates
For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of regulatory compliance in a public agency setting including environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production; environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, and environmental mitigation including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of environmental health in relation to water and hazardous materials compliance.
• Principles and practices of landfill/biogas collection and control systems.
• Principles and practices of stormwater management and hydrology.
• Principles and practices of permit compliance and compensatory mitigation.
• Principles and practices of environmental monitoring techniques, methods, and quality assurance procedures.
• Principles and practices of geographical information systems (GIS) software, business intelligence (BI) tools and SQL server databases.
• Principles and practices of the administrative civil penalty process.
• Principles and practices of planning and conducting inspections and investigations.
• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Principles and practices of fiscal management and budgeting.
• Principles and practices of program planning and administration.
• Personnel management principles and practices, including employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of group facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
• Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Business systems, equipment, and applications relevant to the area of assignment.

Ability to:

• Effectively administer environmental, health, finance, safety and other regulated programs and activities.
• Read and interpret maps, engineering plans, aerial photographs, geologic cross-sections and construction diagrams.
• Manage sample collection for laboratory processing and evaluate laboratory results.
• Evaluate environmental and health risks utilizing environmental media and engineered systems.
• Manage compensatory mitigation projects and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Oversee adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Manage assigned operations/programs; ensure ongoing compliance with strategic objectives and performance measures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage and evaluate assigned staff, including training, coaching, participating in the development of goals and strategic objectives, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work.
• Analyze and evaluate operational programs, projects, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise changes and improvements in public agency projects and studies.
• Manage budgets, contracts, grants, and resource allocation.
• Interpret, monitor, and report financial information and statistics.
• Oversee the implementation of, and adherence to, quality assurance activities and standards.
• Research, recommend, and implement industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Resolve complex problems within area of assignment.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of reports, grant proposals, documents, and presentations.
• Make presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public.
• Creates and provides informative presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders, elected and appointed boards, the public, and internal leadership.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May be required to function in one or more of the following: uneven terrain, construction sites, inclement weather, heavily populated clinic, potential exposure to hazardous physical substances, or program settings with ill or highly emotional clientele.

May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.

Supplemental Information

Application & Selection Process

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list.

BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and socioeconomically disadvantaged community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing, the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED, postmarks not accepted. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Chanel Y. Turner, Talent Acquisition Analyst, cturner@countyofsb.org