NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Hazardous Materials Inspector
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66.83/hr - $85.29/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Hazardous Materials Inspector to join Sunnyvale’s Fire Prevention Division. This role involves conducting inspections and investigations of facilities to ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations and providing technical support regarding hazardous materials management.
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Responsibilities
Conducts routine and special inspections of facilities that store or use hazardous materials in a regulated quantity; reviews plans and documents and issues permits to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations governing the storage, use, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials
Updates and maintains permit and inspection files and databases to ensure that records of facilities reflect operations and status
Conducts investigations and initiates appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with ordinances, laws and regulations governing the handling, storage, use and/or disposal of hazardous materials
Provides technical support and advice regarding the storage, use, and disposal of chemical, biological, and microbiological agents
Monitors and tracks progress of locations and sites where hazardous materials and hazardous waste discharges have occurred
Conducts special studies and compiles program data
Serves as liaison to local, regional, and state agencies, as assigned
Develops, maintains and delivers training to the general public and colleagues on matters related to hazardous materials storage, use, treatment and disposal
Provides input at meetings with local, regional, and state officials regarding the City's positions on items of interest to the City
Responds to emergency situations involving actual or suspected hazardous materials and assists in coordinating actions to remedy the situation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, geology, environmental studies, or other related science associated with the study of hazardous materials or soil and groundwater contamination
Two years of professional experience performing duties related to the mitigation and control of hazardous materials, including the application of codes and standards
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment, ICC Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector, Self-Certified Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Tank Inspector, and Hazardous Waste Operation Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certifications
Preferred
Previous experience working for a municipality
Benefits
CalPERS retirement pension
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retiree medical benefit
11 paid Holidays
30 hours* of Floating Holidays (*Prorated based on date of hire)
Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
Employee Wellness Programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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