Hazardous Materials Specialist II

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Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Hazardous Materials Specialist II position. There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Hazardous Materials Programs Division located in Martinez, CA.

Hazardous Materials Specialists are staffed in the Hazardous Materials Programs Division within the Health Services Department. The Hazardous Materials Specialist will conduct hazardous materials and stormwater compliance inspections and complaint investigations; provide assistance to businesses, agencies, and the public. Hazardous Materials Specialists may participate on the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team and respond to actual or threatened releases of hazardous materials.

The mission of the Hazardous Materials Programs is to protect human health and the environment by promoting pollution prevention, increasing process safety knowledge and environmental awareness, regulating the use and disposal of hazardous materials, responding to hazardous material release incidents, and implementing consistent regulatory compliance and enforcement programs for business using and storing hazardous materials in Contra Costa County.

We are looking for someone who:

• A strong communicator. You will be responsible for providing clear guidance and conducting compliance inspections verbally and in writing to regulated businesses, communities, agencies, and the public
• A problem solver. You will be investigating environmental complaints and performing enforcement actions that require you to resolve non‑compliant issues
• Self‑motivated. You will be expected to take the initiative and accept new challenges
• Knowledgeable. You will need to be aware of the impact pollutants have on public health and the environment, and be able to interpret and understand laws and regulations
• A team player. You will be responsible for working with a team, outside agencies, and in the community

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Conducting compliance inspections at regulated businesses
• Preparing written reports to document observations, findings, and activities
• Providing guidance to regulated communities, agencies, and the public
• Reviewing and understanding laws and regulations to ensure environmental compliance at regulated facilities
• Participating in the division’s response to hazardous materials incidents
• Performing enforcement actions necessary to achieve environmental compliance

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work with businesses, organizations, agencies, and the public to reduce the negative impacts of pollution on public health and the environment
• You will be part of a dedicated team of individuals that work with our regulated community to improve hazardous materials safety and achieve environmental compliance
• You will coordinate with organizations and public agencies to improve areawide, disaster preparedness and response plans and exercises
• You will be a team member of the only health department‑based Type I Hazardous Materials Response team
• You will receive a benefits package that includes Safety Retirement

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• The regulated community within Contra Costa County includes businesses where hazardous materials management is complex and difficult to regulate
• Emergency responses to large, hazardous materials releases are fast paced, and may pose a significant threat to public health and the environment
• Conflicts can arise when regulating businesses where good communication and interpersonal skills are needed

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