Hazardous Materials Specialist 7324

The Hazardous Materials Specialist at the City of Los Angeles is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations related to hazardous materials. Key duties include conducting inspections, analyzing environmental data, and collaborating with community stakeholders. The role requires knowledge of environmental laws and strong research and communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. This is a full-time position located in Los Angeles, CA.
About the position

The Hazardous Materials Specialist plays a crucial role in identifying, researching, and resolving environmental issues related to regulatory compliance, environmental health, public health, and environmental protection. This position requires a deep understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The specialist will be responsible for interpreting, implementing, and enforcing these regulations to ensure compliance and protect public health and the environment. In this role, the specialist will conduct field inspections and research to gather, organize, and analyze environmental data. This involves evaluating the environmental health impacts of community businesses and activities, ensuring that they adhere to environmental laws and regulations. The specialist will also make recommendations based on environmental policy and relevant technical information, contributing to the development of strategies for effective environmental management. The position requires a proactive approach to environmental issues, with a focus on collaboration with community stakeholders and businesses to promote compliance and best practices in hazardous materials management. The specialist will also be involved in educating the public and businesses about environmental regulations and the importance of compliance for public health and safety.

Responsibilities
• Identify, research, and resolve environmental issues related to regulatory compliance.
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• Interpret, implement, and enforce local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing hazardous materials.
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• Perform field inspections and research to gather and analyze environmental data.
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• Conduct studies to evaluate the environmental health impacts of community businesses and activities.
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• Make recommendations in accordance with environmental policy and relevant technical information.

Requirements
• Experience in environmental law and regulatory compliance.
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• Knowledge of hazardous materials management and environmental protection regulations.
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• Ability to conduct field inspections and analyze environmental data.
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• Strong research and analytical skills.
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• Excellent communication and public engagement skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Certification in hazardous materials management or environmental science.
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• Experience working with community stakeholders and businesses on compliance issues.

Benefits
• Health insurance coverage.
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• Retirement savings plan options.
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• Paid holidays and vacation time.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.