Environmental Compliance Inspector/Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector

THE POSITION

The City of Ventura is looking for an Environmental Compliance Inspector/Senior Environmental Compliance Inspectorwith drive and enthusiasm to join the Public Works Department's Stormwater Compliance and Household Hazardous Waste Programs. We are seeking candidates passionate about protecting environmental systems while simultaneously motivated to engage and educate residents and the business community about management practices that keep potential pollution from reaching the City's storm drain system.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, the Environmental Compliance Inspector will oversee the City's daily operations and inspections for the Stormwater Compliance Program and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. Daily inspections vary and may include commercial inspection, industrial inspection, construction inspection, low impact development (LID) inspection, illicit discharge inspection and HHW inspections. This position works extremely close with other inspection staff in Public Works as well as Community Development.

Inspector(s) should embrace working both collaboratively with colleagues as well as the public and local businesses. Daily tasks revolve around the implementation of source control measures focused on keeping pollution from leaving the source of generation. Outreach and education coupled with progressive enforcement are key components of daily assignments as the City desires to build cohesive and effective relationships with local businesses and residents while meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an action oriented thinker interested in being part of a collaborative City team providing the highest level of customer service to our citizens of the City of Ventura.

Through education, training and/or experience, you must have the ability to:

• Work independently with strong priority setting and problem solving skills

• Demonstrate excellent listening and customer focus skills with emphasis on composure

• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills with proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, Word, ArcGIS Online and other current technologies

• Step-up to take control and deal with problems directly in a timely manner

• Clearly communicate complex environmental issues and programs to a variety of audiences in an approachable manner

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal insight that can be applied to problem solving

• Develop and oversee successful programs to achieve compliance with applicable regulations and maximize environmental and community benefit

The ideal candidate for this position will have an academic or professional background in environmental studies, environmental science or related field with experience completing inspections or monitoring, and interpreting a broad range of environmental regulations and procedures, developing environmental documents and/or conducting public outreach and education. The City is willing to provide training on stormwater requirements, hazardous waste requirements, inspection, enforcement and outreach/education.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City's Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR/SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR .

THE SCHEDULE

This recruitment will follow the below timeline.

• Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm - Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.

• June 13, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.

• Week of June 17, 2024 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.

• Week of June 24, 2024-Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the department selection interview process.

• July 15, 2024 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The City offers a total compensation package that includes both a generous salary and other benefits!

• SALARY: $33.75 - $45.10 Hourly DOQ
• BENEFITS:Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO QUALIFY

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to two years college with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, biochemistry, environmental studies, environmental management or subjects related to the environment,

AND

Environmental Compliance Inspector: one year of progressively responsible experience conducting research, field work, inspections, laboratory tests, advocacy, or public outreach related to the evaluation of wastewater, stormwater, raw water discharge, soil science, environmental remediation, environmental sustainability, recycling or hazardous waste; or one year of experience performing wastewater analysis, stormwater analysis, surface water quality analysis, construction SWPPP development, industrial SWPPP development, sediment and erosion control operation, collection system operation, water treatment plant operations, or wastewater treatment plant operations.

OR

Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector: three yearsof progressively responsible full time experience inspecting a variety of pretreatment systems, facilities and processes of industrial, commercial, residential and institutional establishments for compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations and permit conditions related to pretreatment of wastewater and stormwater, recycling or hazardous waste, depending on assigned area.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.

Certificate:

• HAZWOPER certification and a Forklift Operator certification is required within 6 months of appointment.

• Must obtain an underlying certification/registration that is a pre-requisite to becoming a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) as described in the construction general permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board within 12 months of appointment.

For the Senior level, must also possess:

• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification.
• CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade I certification is desirable.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

YOUR APPLICATION

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. It is important that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm .

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process that is tentatively scheduled for Week of June 17, 2024 . Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline.

The department selection interviews are tentatively scheduled for Week of June 24, 2024 . Candidates selected to move forward will be notified.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City's Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visitwww.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget.

CITY OF VENTURA

The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The Cityis a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, andserves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.

Locals and visitors enjoy

Ventura'simpressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, anda spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Otheractivities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura atwww.CityofVentura.ca.gov

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!