Senior Solid Waste Program Specialist*

San Bernardino County is hiring a Senior Solid Waste Program Specialist to lead initiatives in the Solid Waste/Local Enforcement Agency program. Key responsibilities include training staff, reviewing solid waste facility permits, conducting inspections, resolving complaints, and providing technical expertise. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits including vacation time, medical coverage, and retirement plans. This position is based in California and is not remote.
The Job

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.

The Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Services Division is recruiting for a Senior Solid Waste Program Specialist* to lead and coordinate initiatives in the Solid Waste/Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) program and serve as an expert consultant performing direct services. The Senor Solid Waste Program Specialist assists supervisors by assigning and reviewing the work of staff, training and coordinating complex projects.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provide lead direction, training, and work review to assigned staff; organize and assign work, coordinate complex projects, and follow up to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Provide input into selection decision and performance evaluations.
• Serve as technical expert and staff consultant in Solid Waste program.
• Review and approve solid waste facility permits.
• Conduct routine inspections of solid waste facilities such as landfills, transfer station/materials recovery facilities, closed landfills, compost facilities, etc.
• Conduct specialized studies, program audits, investigations and inspections and make recommendations; maintain a program of code compliance and implementation in the area of specialization.
• Develop, standardize, and update staff inspection techniques.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints, acting as a liaison with community groups, government agencies, and private businesses.
• Compile data, evaluate procedures and draft proposed legislation and guidelines; may review and make recommendations on environmental impact reports.
• Plan and conduct in service and public education training programs.
• Interpret regulations and provide advice relating to area of specialization to city officials, citizen groups, business owners and others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• May act as expert witness in court proceedings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Official Job Title: Environmental Health Specialist III

For more detailed information, refer to the Environmental Health Specialist III job description.

Excellent Benefit Package!

Traditional Option

Both Options Include

Modified Benefits Option (MBO)
• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
• Medical/Dental – dependent coverage with premium subsidies
• Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
• Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
• Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs

MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:
• Overtime
• Retirement Benefit Amount
• County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
• Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
• Leave cash-outs

Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:
• Flexibility in use
• Greater cash out value
• Except for those who are enrolled in the Blue Shield PPO Bronze Plan and FSA, and who receive the County match for FSA.

Review the, Benefits by Occupational Unit: Professional Summary
Access the, Modified Benefits Option: Professional

Access the, Memorandum of Understanding: SEIU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Schedule: May be required to perform duties on-call after normal working hours and on weekends.
Physical: May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl or hike when necessary during the investigation process.
Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Assignment: Must be willing to accept work assignments in the following areas: Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, and San Bernardino. Must indicate a willingness to work in all three (3) geographic areas on the Application in order to be eligible for these positions.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Some assignments require specialized certificates. Be sure to indicate any special certifications on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

AND

Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist performing environmental health inspections and investigations in California.

Note: Experience as a trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly separated from journey-level experience on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience leading team projects and knowledge of two or more Environmental Health Services programs (Food Protection, Recreational Health, Insect and Vector Rodent Control, Housing and Property Improvement, Land Use, Water, Waste Water, and Waste Management) in a public agency.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

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