Senior Environmental Specialist: Orange County Sanitation District

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OCSD is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Environmental Specialist

Under direction, the Sr. Environmental Specialist performs a variety of environmental studies and field work including gathering, tabulating, and analyzing data supporting the District’s Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Division. This position provides core compliance duties covering the following key areas: hazardous waste management; construction stormwater; industrial stormwater; dewatering and de minimus NPDES permits; and endangered species compliance for the Santa Ana Sucker along the Santa Ana River. This position is vital for short- and long-term compliance with regional, state and federal regulations and permits. The selected individual will be responsible for hazardous waste management, stormwater/dewatering management, and Santa Ana Sucker SARI endangered species compliance. Responsibilities include: conducting monthly assessments; supporting external program audits; maintaining the SharePoint site for various programs; reviewing OCSD’s waste minimization plan; and compliance documentation. This person will also have contractor oversight responsibilities; and will develop, conduct and participate in hazardous waste and stormwater/dewatering training. The Sr. Environmental Specialist will interface with county and city officials, regulatory agencies, OCSD staff, and contractors. Other duties include: assisting in spill response efforts, maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and plans, tracking compliance objectives, renewing de minimus permit every 5 years, conducting inspections and preparing detailed inspection reports; reviewing annual activities of the Santa Ana Sucker Task Force; participating in meetings and securing permits

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biological, physical, or environmental science. A minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in an environmental field, at a level comparable to an Environmental Specialist, is required. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing, is required. Knowledge of wastewater collection systems and wastewater processing; and federal, state and local environmental laws is required. The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret detailed environmental and biological data is required. The successful candidate must have the ability to prepare clear and concise memos and reports. Knowledge and experience with computer software such as Word and Excel is necessary.

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 11/25/09 05:00 PM Pacific Time

SALARY: $38.12 - $46.33 Hourly

BENEFITS: Ten working days paid vacation after one year of service; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; sick leave; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance, dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision, employee contribution is required; a retirement plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. The District makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.

Apply online at: www.ocsd.com