Environmental Compliance Technician Level I/II

Knowledge of

• Basic theories of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics associated with environmental regulation and research
• Basic scientific research and statistical methods
• County and department environmental regulatory purposes and work requirements
• Sound environmental practices and the effect of environmental regulation on human health, water, soil, food, and other environmental elements
• Environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances protecting public health and safety
• Basic principles of environmental compliance assurance
• Principles and procedures used in collecting and identifying samples for laboratory analysis

• Provide information verbally, non-verbally, and in writing using language style, organization, and format appropriate to the subject matter, purpose, and audience
• Read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply legal, technical, and complex environmental guidelines, documents, records, and reports
• Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and business owners in representing the functions and policies of the department
• Write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate, and impartial reports, narratives, summaries, and recommendations
• Collect, review, interpret, apply, summarize and explain environmental data, rules, regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances related to protecting public health and safety
• Research and understand legal descriptions of boundary maps and utilize records to locate property owners
• Apply technical procedures used in investigating, identifying, and correcting environmental and hazardous materials problems
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines; identify and effectively handle multiple activities and resources necessary to perform job assignments
• Organize, process, and evaluate data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
• Use sound judgment and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
• Work cooperatively with others and build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during the course of work, including responding effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion, or concern expressed by others
• Contribute to group efforts with ideas and suggestions
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward environmental problems and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Compliance Technician (Level I)

Either: 1. One year of experience performing technical support and public contact work in a regulatory, public health, or environmental service environment.

Or: 2. Completion of 12 semester units from an accredited college or university in physical science, life science, engineering or a closely related field.

Environmental Compliance Technician (Level II)

Either: 1. Six months of technical support experience in environmental regulation or research support, performing the duties and responsibilities equivalent to those of the Environmental Compliance Technician (Level I) class within Sacramento County service.

Or: 2. One year of experience performing technical support and public contact work in a regulatory, public health, or environmental service environment.

APPLICATION
 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
  
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
 

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