Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist
Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.nnnSupplemental Questionnaire:
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.nnnApplications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:
00:
00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.nnnAPPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.n
DESCRIPTION
nTHE AGENCYnThe mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services.nPublic services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.nThe goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.nFor more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.nTHE POSITIONnUnder general direction, to be in charge of a major or several smaller water resources and/or Clean Water Programs or the Environmental Services Programs, and/or other natural resource management and/or administration of or compliance with environmental and/or natural resources ordinances, laws, or regulations; to supervise the work of professional, paraprofessional, and/or other personnel; to manage, coordinate, and administer the work of consultants and contractors; and to do related work as required.nSupervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is in charge of a permanent section or unit. In contrast to Associate Environmental Compliance Specialists, who generally have lead worker and/or individual project or small program responsibility, Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists have a continuing responsibility for the quantity and quality of the work of the section or unit. Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists are distinguished from other higher-level supervisors by the size and variety of the activities they supervise. The unit under a Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is usually involved in a major program or a variety of relatively small programs and support activities utilizing technical and non-technical expertise. Higher-level supervisors are responsible for policy, management, and administrative activities.nFor more detailed information about the job classification, visit:
SUPERVISING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (#2070)n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I n
Experience:
nThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Environmental Compliance Specialist in Alameda County classified service. nOR II nThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Civil Engineer in the Alameda County classified service. nANDnThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an environmental protection, water quality protection, or water resources field. nOR III nEducation:
nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, physical sciences, engineering, geography, an interdisciplinary science program, or related field. nAND n
Experience:
nThe equivalent of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional experience in a public agency or private firm conducting environmental studies and preparing and processing the associated documents for compliance with environmental regulations and laws and/or conducting water resources investigations, at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or administrative capacity. nCertificate:
nDesirable:
Registration by the State of California as a Civil Engineer, Forester, Registered Environmental Manager, Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), or Qualified Industrial SWPPP Developer (QISD).nLicense:
Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required. nNOTE:
The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.n
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
nKnowledge of:
nn College-level natural science (e.g., terrestrial biology, aquatic biology, botany, zoology, limnology, and/or ecology). n College-level physical science and/or engineering (e.g., hydrology, hydraulics, aquatic chemistry geology, hydrogeology, and/or meteorology). n Local, State, and federal water quality and environmental laws and regulations and their implementation as they pertain to the Agency activities. n Methods of environmental assessment and mitigation. n Public Works Agency policies and procedures and the administration of local government. nnAbility to:
nn Supervise professionals and paraprofessionals. n Communicate orally and in writing. n Make decisions. n Provide Leadership. n Plan and organize. n Exercise management control. n Prepare budget analysis. n Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. n Be flexible. n Adapt to stress. n Read and interpret construction plans and documents. n Prepare or direct the preparation of comprehensive studies and reports. n Organize studies of large land areas and evaluate data gathered. n Perform difficult technical research. n Negotiate and resolve conflicts. n Prepare, negotiate, implement, and administer legal contracts. n Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other divisions, agencies, and contracts. nn
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
nnnnnn A review of the applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.n A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.n An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.nnnCandidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.nnnWE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.nnnAlameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.nnnFor more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.nnnn
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
nnnTENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLANnnn n n Deadline for Filing:
n 5:
00:
00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024n n n Review of Minimum
Qualifications:
n by week of June 3, 2024n n n Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified:
n by week of June 24, 2024n n n Oral Examination :
n Week of July 8, 2024n n n Department Selection Interview:
n Late August 2024n n nnnn The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.nnnWE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLANnnnAlameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.nnnFor more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.nnnn
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to :
nFor your Health & Well-Beingnn Medical - HMO & PPO Plansn Dental - HMO & PPO Plansn Vision or Vision Reimbursementn Share the Savingsn Basic Life Insurancen Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)n Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurancen County Allowance Creditn Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistancen Short-Term Disability Insurancen Long-Term Disability Insurancen Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Servicesn Employee Assistance ProgramnnFor your Financial Futurenn Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)n Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)nnFor your Work/Life Balancenn 12 paid holidaysn Floating Holidaysn Vacation and sick leave accrualn Vacation purchase programn Management Paid Leaven Catastrophic Sick Leaven Group Auto/Home Insurancen Pet Insurancen Commuter Benefits Programn Guaranteed Ride Homen Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)n Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)n Childcare Resourcesn 1st United Services Credit Unionnn Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.n Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.n
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com,Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org,acgov.org andNoreply@jobaps.comas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.nPlease take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.nNOTE:
All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxNoreply@jobaps.comand Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website atwww.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.nnErika Beams, Human Resources AnalystnHuman Resource Services Division, County of Alameda nAnalyst Email Address Link:
ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG Phone:
510-272-6393nwww.acgov.org/hrsnnnDISASTER SERVICE WORKERnAll Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.nnnEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYnAlameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.nnEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.nnnSupplemental Questionnaire:
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.nnnApplications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:
00:
00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.nnnAPPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.n
DESCRIPTION
nTHE AGENCYnThe mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services.nPublic services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.nThe goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency's operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.nFor more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.nTHE POSITIONnUnder general direction, to be in charge of a major or several smaller water resources and/or Clean Water Programs or the Environmental Services Programs, and/or other natural resource management and/or administration of or compliance with environmental and/or natural resources ordinances, laws, or regulations; to supervise the work of professional, paraprofessional, and/or other personnel; to manage, coordinate, and administer the work of consultants and contractors; and to do related work as required.nSupervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is in charge of a permanent section or unit. In contrast to Associate Environmental Compliance Specialists, who generally have lead worker and/or individual project or small program responsibility, Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists have a continuing responsibility for the quantity and quality of the work of the section or unit. Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialists are distinguished from other higher-level supervisors by the size and variety of the activities they supervise. The unit under a Supervising Environmental Compliance Specialist is usually involved in a major program or a variety of relatively small programs and support activities utilizing technical and non-technical expertise. Higher-level supervisors are responsible for policy, management, and administrative activities.nFor more detailed information about the job classification, visit:
SUPERVISING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (#2070)n
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER I n
Experience:
nThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Environmental Compliance Specialist in Alameda County classified service. nOR II nThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Associate Civil Engineer in the Alameda County classified service. nANDnThe equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in an environmental protection, water quality protection, or water resources field. nOR III nEducation:
nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, physical sciences, engineering, geography, an interdisciplinary science program, or related field. nAND n
Experience:
nThe equivalent of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional experience in a public agency or private firm conducting environmental studies and preparing and processing the associated documents for compliance with environmental regulations and laws and/or conducting water resources investigations, at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or administrative capacity. nCertificate:
nDesirable:
Registration by the State of California as a Civil Engineer, Forester, Registered Environmental Manager, Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), or Qualified Industrial SWPPP Developer (QISD).nLicense:
Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required. nNOTE:
The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.n
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
nKnowledge of:
nn College-level natural science (e.g., terrestrial biology, aquatic biology, botany, zoology, limnology, and/or ecology). n College-level physical science and/or engineering (e.g., hydrology, hydraulics, aquatic chemistry geology, hydrogeology, and/or meteorology). n Local, State, and federal water quality and environmental laws and regulations and their implementation as they pertain to the Agency activities. n Methods of environmental assessment and mitigation. n Public Works Agency policies and procedures and the administration of local government. nnAbility to:
nn Supervise professionals and paraprofessionals. n Communicate orally and in writing. n Make decisions. n Provide Leadership. n Plan and organize. n Exercise management control. n Prepare budget analysis. n Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. n Be flexible. n Adapt to stress. n Read and interpret construction plans and documents. n Prepare or direct the preparation of comprehensive studies and reports. n Organize studies of large land areas and evaluate data gathered. n Perform difficult technical research. n Negotiate and resolve conflicts. n Prepare, negotiate, implement, and administer legal contracts. n Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other divisions, agencies, and contracts. nn
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
nnnnnn A review of the applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.n A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.n An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.nnnCandidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.nnnWE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.nnnAlameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.nnnFor more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.nnnn
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
nnnTENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLANnnn n n Deadline for Filing:
n 5:
00:
00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024n n n Review of Minimum
Qualifications:
n by week of June 3, 2024n n n Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified:
n by week of June 24, 2024n n n Oral Examination :
n Week of July 8, 2024n n n Department Selection Interview:
n Late August 2024n n nnnn The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.nnnWE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLANnnnAlameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.nnnFor more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.nnnn
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to :
nFor your Health & Well-Beingnn Medical - HMO & PPO Plansn Dental - HMO & PPO Plansn Vision or Vision Reimbursementn Share the Savingsn Basic Life Insurancen Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)n Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurancen County Allowance Creditn Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistancen Short-Term Disability Insurancen Long-Term Disability Insurancen Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Servicesn Employee Assistance ProgramnnFor your Financial Futurenn Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)n Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)nnFor your Work/Life Balancenn 12 paid holidaysn Floating Holidaysn Vacation and sick leave accrualn Vacation purchase programn Management Paid Leaven Catastrophic Sick Leaven Group Auto/Home Insurancen Pet Insurancen Commuter Benefits Programn Guaranteed Ride Homen Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)n Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)n Childcare Resourcesn 1st United Services Credit Unionnn Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.n Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.n
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com,Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org,acgov.org andNoreply@jobaps.comas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.nPlease take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.nNOTE:
All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxNoreply@jobaps.comand Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website atwww.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.nnErika Beams, Human Resources AnalystnHuman Resource Services Division, County of Alameda nAnalyst Email Address Link:
ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG Phone:
510-272-6393nwww.acgov.org/hrsnnnDISASTER SERVICE WORKERnAll Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.nnnEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYnAlameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.nnEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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