County of Ventura · 1 week ago
Household Hazardous Waste Program Environmental Resource Analyst
Ventura, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCounty of Ventura is seeking an Environmental Resource Analyst III to oversee household hazardous waste management and support related programs. The role involves coordinating waste collection events, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing information to the public.
Association
Responsibilities
Coordinates Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (e-waste) collection events via contractors within unincorporated areas including Community Service Districts; ensures all HHW/e-waste reporting is submitted to CalRecycle/California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA); ensures adherence of the County’s HHW and e-waste vendor contracts; and coordinates annual OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for division employees
Maintains management of the County’s permanent HHW collection facility (Pollution Prevention Center); and ensures facility compliance with all local and state regulations
Coordinates HHW take-back, distribution and collection events in partnership with producers, stewardship organizations, or local agencies to meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements and expand public access to safe disposal options
Responds and provides HHW-related information to County employees, representatives from other agencies and the public regarding the Integrated Waste Management Division’s (IWMD) plans, programs, projects, applicable ordinances, policies, and procedures
Assists residents and contractors in complying with the County’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris diversion program; and attends related meetings as needed
Maintains and ensures the IWMD’s website contains accurate and the most current HHW and e-waste information
Maintains the used oil collection program at multiple offsite locations throughout unincorporated areas
Researches, compiles and interprets information and data; prepares a variety of technical reports and makes policy recommendations for division programs and projects
Ensures that multiple Closed/Inactive/Abandoned (CIA) dump sites within unincorporated areas comply with Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) and state regulations
Maintains management of the County’s annual Used Oil Payment Program (UOPP) grant; and researches and seeks other related HHW grant opportunities as applicable
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in environmental science, public administration, engineering, or a related field
At least three (3) years of experience in solid waste and household hazardous waste management
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven ability to identify issues, analyze information and resolve problems
Experience coordinating and managing events related to solid waste and household hazardous waste management
Experience working with a variety of local, state and federal representatives and the general public
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of solid waste and household hazardous waste management
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relating to solid waste and household hazardous waste management
Ability to analyze a variety of organizational and administrative problems
Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County employees, representatives from other agencies and the general public
Ability to effectively use provided technology and software programs such as Accela and Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Preferred
Possession of OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification
Benefits
Merit Increases
Educational Incentive
Bilingual Incentive
Vacation Accrual
Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule
Annual Leave Redemption
Sick Leave
Deferred Compensation
Health Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pension Plan
Holidays
Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program
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County of Ventura
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