Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Definition

The City of Milpitas is recruiting for an Environmental Regulatory and Compliance Specialist! The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly collaborative environmental compliance and safety professional that is eager to support the department's utility, facilities, and maintenance operations. We are seeking a candidate that is well versed in a variety of environmental and safety regulations. The Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Specialist plans, develops, and directs the necessary monitoring, evaluation and investigative activities to ensure the City's compliance with state, federal and local environmental and safety regulations; develops, implements and manages environmental compliance programs; prepares and files regulatory reports; serves as technical resource or advisor to City departments; and works closely with government and private environmental and regulatory agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAMQD), California Department of Health Services, Cal-OSHA, and Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health. The Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Specialist works with City staff and consultants to provide professional direction and information on specific programs and projects.

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Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and direct environmental compliance programs, including hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, air and water permitting; and ongoing water and sewer utility compliance with applicable regulations/standards/policies governed by OSHA, Cal OSHA, EPA, DOT, CalRecycle, BAAQMD, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) - Division of Drinking Water and other applicable divisions, San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, and any other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

• Compile and analyze information and data to prepare and file regulatory reports for the City's water, wastewater, stormwater utilities; develop and implement new or revised environmental programs, data and file management systems, and procedures to improve regulatory compliance and oversight.

• Develop, maintain, and review policies and procedures for City equipment and facilities that are subject to regulations such as stationary generators, fleet and aerial equipment, underground storage tanks, and City fuel sites to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines and operating permits, as applicable.

• Research and prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports and written correspondence;

• Analyze and interpret regulations, evaluate regulatory compliance options and make recommendations; assist managers, supervisors, and engineers with the preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents;

• Prepares requests for proposals and develops scopes for consultant services; negotiate, monitor and administer contracts; coordinate and review the work of outside consultants and contractors; review and recommend payments and billing for contracted services related to assigned projects; negotiate prices and schedules, as necessary

• Evaluates and coordinates revisions to ordinance or municipal code, City policies and operational procedures to ensure conformance and compliance with new or revised requirements.

• Provide technical and specialized support to City departments regarding environmental compliance issues;

• Represent the City and affected department(s) to pertinent regulatory agencies, commissions, interested parties.

• Perform legislative and regulatory review and advocacy activities on various environmental and compliance issues as assigned; analyzes impacts, prepares position statements and/or back-up documentation, and makes recommendations, as necessary.

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

• Train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with staff to correct deficiencies.

• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the program's annual budget, participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.

• Represent the City to outside agencies and organizations; participates in community, professional, and industry groups and committees; provides specialized technical assistance and advice, as necessary.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to the work.

• Environmental regulations and permit requirements related to solid waste, wastewater, stormwater, drinking water and recycled water systems, groundwater contamination, greenhouse gas reduction, and air quality.

• Standard and accepted pollution treatment and control processes for air, water, solid waste, toxic waste, and hazardous materials.

• Principles and practices of water and sewer utilities or Public Works environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance methods and applicable laws, regulations and permits affecting the water and sewer utilities and public works operations.

• Principles and practices of budgeting, communication, contracting, performance standards, records management, and resource management to achieve outcomes and expectations in implementing compliance programs to be consistent with environmental, health, safety, security laws, regulations and permits.

• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

• Conflict resolutions skills.

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with state, federal and local environmental regulations.

• Analyze data and prepare technical reports; interpret and evaluate technical information; problem-solve issues; explain and interpret information.

• Analyze and apply complex government instructions, regulations and legislation.

• Formulate policies and establish procedures.

• Prepare and present clear and concise reports and presentations.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.

• Provide guidance and/or training to other staff.

• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, ethical integrity, and exceptional customer service.

• Work independently and in a team setting.

• Set priorities and meet critical deadlines while producing high quality work.

• Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone and in writing.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City staff, external organizations and their representatives, and the general public, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Public Health or a closely related field NOTE- YOU MUST SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF YOUR EDUCATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in monitoring and administering environmental compliance programs for a public agency, including administrative and supervisory experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

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

Supplemental Information

The Oral Board examination for this position is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024.