Hazardous Waste Specialist II - City of Redding, CA : Job Details

Salary : $72,321.60 - $92,310.40 AnnuallyLocation : Redding, CAJob Type: Full-Time (Status 3)Job Number: 338E 558 012025Department: Public WorksDivision: 558 Hazardous Household WasteOpening Date: 01/15/2025Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM PacificBargaining Unit: IBEW-MDescriptionWe are looking for someone to

• Operate and maintain HHW collection and reuse programs including receiving, identifying, sorting, lab-packing, consolidating and disposing of waste chemicals.
• Lead, assist, and instruct hazardous waste personnel in lower level classifications in the performance of daily facility operations and tasks.
• Use HAZCAT techniques to determine chemical nature of spilled and unknown substances.
• Act as a liaison with citizens, community groups, governmental agencies and private enterprise for proper HHW disposal and related issues.
• Keep current on legislation that pertains to the department and assist in changes in policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as a refrigerant recovery device, paint can/oil filter crusher, and fork-lift as needed.

Qualifications we're looking forKnowledge of:

• Principles and practices of hazardous materials management, including toxic wastes; environmental, health and safety programs; chemical, biological and physical sciences related to a hazardous waste collection program in a solid waste facility
• Theories, principles and practices of hazardous materials incident response
• Laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to hazardous waste handling and disposal, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment
• Computer applications related to document and report preparation and maintenance
• Sound customer service practices and procedures
• Principles of lead direction and work coordination

Ability to:

• Implement the City Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
• Perform a variety of technical hazardous materials identification, separation, and analysis
• Operate all required equipment, including forklift; provide training for other division staff
• Ensure proper enforcement of hazardous materials control procedures and use of personal protective equipment and clothing (gloves, tyvek suits and respirators)
• Use of a variety of hazardous waste testing, sampling, detection, and identification equipment
• Develop and maintain accurate records and reports
• Assist the public with tact and courtesy
• Effectively represent division policies, programs, and services with employees, contractors, and representatives of other agencies
• Present a professional image and remain positive in difficult and/or negative situations

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying;
• Typical education would include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in environmental studies, industrial hygiene, chemistry, sciences, engineering science or a related field. An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with college course work in environmental studies, industrial hygiene, chemistry, sciences, engineering or a related field with advanced educational training in hazardous waste management programs may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in hazardous waste management, or in a research and resources recovery program in a hazardous materials program. (A Master's Degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license, including the ability to obtain a Hazardous Material endorsement.
• Must be able to pass an annual physical examination which includes, but is not limited to, a pulmonary function/fit test.
• Successful completion of the following training:
  • Forty hours of training in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 29 CFR 1910.120 and eight hours of annual HAZWOPER refresher training in compliance with regulations.

• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue if needed.

What to expect from the Application and Exam ProcessYou will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder. Please contact the Personnel Department with any questions.Examination Process: An oral board interview, written examination, practical exercise, or any combination thereof, will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating Honorable Discharge from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score. The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERNOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.To view the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees,THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES. Holidays:An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.Vacation:Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.Sick Leave: Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.Health Insurance: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees. Retirement:Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System. Administrative Leave: Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.Deferred Compensation Plans: Available for interested employees. Agency Shop Requirements: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program: Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.SDI:All Redding Independent Employees Organization, IBEW - Maintenance and IBEW - Electric represented employees participate at their own expense. To view the current year's taxable wage limit, click IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.