Sr. Legal Administrative Assistant

The Position

The Environmental Compliance Technician is responsible to perform a variety of technical office and field support for Environmental Compliance Inspectors; and to assist with field investigations by collecting and preparing test samples, recording data and preparing summaries.

The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. The Person nel Department is UNABLE to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process, which may consist of a written examination and an oral board interview.

Written Examination

Wednesday, February 4, 2008

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct routine tests, studies and field investigations to obtain and analyze data in determining sources and methods for controlling pollutants.
• Gather, organize, and prepare environmental samples for testing according to prescribed standards; organize and record data and prepare summaries and charts for review and analysis.
• Maintain accurate notes, records, photographs, and sketches to describe and certify inspection and outcome.
• Compile and maintain databases of businesses to be inspected.
• Initiate contact with businesses and members of the public to provide general information regarding the City, department programs, services and compliance responsibilities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Basic theories of mathematics, biology, and chemistry and environmental sciences.
• Basic research and statistical methods.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Basic mathematic principles.

• Learn environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances protecting public health and safety.
• Learn basic principles of environmental assurance.
• Learn principles and procedures used in identifying and collecting samples for analysis.
• Learn to apply local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Operate a variety of technical equipment and computers.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be

• One year of experience performing technical support work that involved public contact.

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science or close related field.

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and travel is rare.

CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86).

10 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit.

Accrual normally begins at a rate of two weeks per year, with incremental increases to five weeks at 21 years of service. Employees may accumulate up to twice their annual accrual.

Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up…