Environmental Health Administrator

salary: $ - $ annually
location : malibu city hall, ca
job type: full-time
job number:
department: community development department
division: environmental sustainability
opening date: 11/25/2025

description

definition
under general direction, assists in planning, directing, administering and evaluating the city-wide wastewater management program; develops and implements ordinances and regulations to promote the facilitation of decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, safety inspections, training and policy administration; administers and conducts plan check reviews of onsite wastewater treatment systems; provides complex professional staff assistance to the community development director in areas of expertise;

and performs related work as required.
ideal candidate

• understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in a manner that achieves environmental health protection using a balanced approach to meet the needs of the regulated industry and the community
• has knowledge of the planning, development, implementation, and administration of municipal wastewater management programs
• analyzes complex technical and operational problems and recommends cost-effective solutions
• communicates effectively in meetings and makes formal presentations to community groups, other agencies, and elected officials
• establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the public
• exercises good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
examples of duties

• assists in planning, organizing, managing, and directing the city's wastewater management program, which ensures the environmental compliance of onsite wastewater treatment systems (owts), including the operating permit program
• reviews and evaluates owts submittals for conformance with applicable state, local, and city codes, regulations, and ordinance
• conducts inspections and investigations for compliance with applicable owts codes and ordinances
• assists in the city's compliance with the local agency management plan development and memorandum of understanding with the regional water quality control board
• provides technical staff support in the review of owts documents, reports and legislation as needed
• supervises and directs the work of outside consultants to develop or implement projects related to the wastewater management program and related owts projects
• plans, develops, and coordinates public outreach and educational programs regarding owts issues for the community and interest groups; designs and creates educational materials, such as brochures and flyers
• represents the department and its environmental programs to other city departments, outside agencies, and the community; coordinates division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations
• participates in and makes presentations to the city council and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of environmental programming
• assists and participates in technical advisory meetings, community outreach meetings, and related community and city boards and committees
• prepares, reviews, and completes various reports, including special reports as requested, and related memoranda and documents.
• receives, investigates, and responds to citizen complaints, inquiries, and requests for services
• monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect the assigned program; implements wastewater policy and procedural changes as required
• provides training for city staff upon request
• performs other duties as assigned

typical qualifications
education and experience:

any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
education:

equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, public health, biological science, chemistry, physical science, or a related field.
experience:

three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment system design, construction, inspection, and/or compliance, including experience with onsite treatment systems.

licenses and certifications:

• must possess and maintain a valid california class c driver license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as an environmental health specialist in the state of california, or a registered civil engineer, or a registered geologist, or equivalent.

supplemental information
knowledge of:

• principles, practices, and methods of planning, developing, implementing, and administering municipal wastewater management programs
• systems and other environmental issues relating to wastewater management programs
• methods of research,…