Job description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Materials Regulation Specialist, OCWR
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public.
This recruitment will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days and on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
UPDATE: This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Material Regulation Specialist positions with OC Waste & Recycling.
THE COUNTY
The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills, four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors twenty closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Materials Regulation Specialist (MRS) acts as a liaison to the public, County agencies/departments, governmental agencies and private contractors regarding hazardous and/or toxic materials. The MRS is responsible for:
- Providing technical guidance and support to the public, businesses, and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC) staff in determining if proposed waste material is acceptable for landfill disposal;
- Research and review of technical data to inform customers of proper disposal;
- Overseeing Household Hazardous Waste Service Contracts and working with outside contractors;
- Assisting with contract management of the Household Hazardous Waste Program;
- Performing quality control and assurance at HHWCCs;
- Verifying that documentation and operational procedures at HHWCCs are in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations;
- Providing direction and assistance to the County's HHWCCs with respect to ongoing operational and facility improvements;
- Participating in County sponsored events;
- Ensuring compliance with changing regulations to ensure operational efficiency;
- Other duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate and possess strong job and technical knowledge along with experience in the following competencies:
Technical Knowledge/Skills
- Handling of hazardous waste materials based on review of analysis and understanding the chemical rating in test results
- Legal requirements pertaining to proper labeling, shipping, and handling of hazardous materials as well as interpreting Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Maintaining compliance requirements with Department of Transportation, Air Quality Management Department (AQMD), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication, Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and Proposition 65
- Working with soil health, management, and technical issues
Relationship Building
- Interacting with the community and representing OCWR on a variety of household hazardous waste and special waste issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to internal and external customers
- Working effectively as part of a team to resolve issues
Analytical Skills
- Reviewing analytical data and SDS, comparing information with hazardous waste regulations and landfill acceptance criteria, and making informed decisions as they relate to soil, treated wood and other materials
- Considerable skills in conducting data searches and evaluating large amounts of information, performing statistical analysis of the data, and preparing concise and accurate reports
- Presenting Data to Management, county employees and the general public
- Assist in training county staff with hazardous waste disposal
- Knowledge about the purchasing process and contract negotiations
- Knowledge and experience assisting with Request for Proposal processes (RFP)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the complete classification description for Materials Regulation Specialist.
LICENSES
Possession of a valid California driver license class C or higher by date of appointment is required for this assignment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | (Weighted 100%):
Applicants will be invited to a Structured Oral Interview. Applicants will be interviewed and rated on their oral interview responses by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job, as well as communication skills. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com," "ocwr.ocgov.com," and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Juliana Amezcua at (714) 834-2270 or Juliana.amezcua@ocwr.ocgov.com. You may also contact Pamela Niemi at (714) 834-4655 or pamela.niemi@ocwr.ocgov.com.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com," "ocwr.ocgov.com," and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Juliana Amezcua at (714) 834-2270 or Juliana.amezcua@ocwr.ocgov.com. You may also contact Pamela Niemi at (714) 834-4655 or pamela.niemi@ocwr.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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