NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry/Journey) DOQ
Fairfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides solutions for public sector agencies, and they are seeking a Hazardous Materials Specialist. The role involves performing inspections and investigations related to hazardous materials regulations and assisting with environmental health programs.
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Responsibilities
Perform inspections and investigations, and provide enforcement and consultation for a broad range of Hazardous Materials/ Hazardous Wastes regulations
Regulates all of the program elements of the Unified Program in Solano County by issuing permits, inspecting facilities, investigating complaints, performing enforcement as necessary, and assisting both the business community and the public
Work independently under general direction of the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and regularly apply their knowledge and experience in the regulation, permitting, inspection, emergency response, education and enforcement in such areas as hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, hazardous materials incident response, UST’s, and AST’s
Assist with the permitting, inspection, and enforcement work for Spills and Leaks Investigation and Cleanup program site assessment and cleanup, RMP submissions and inspections for extremely hazardous materials, and other related programs
Assist in preparing and presenting education material related to the program elements and compliance to staff, other agencies, and businesses subject to CUPA regulations
Qualification
Required
No experience required for Hazardous Materials Specialist (Entry)
Two years of experience in Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Management or Environmental Health and Safety regulation and enforcement for Hazardous Materials Specialist (Journey)
Must meet the educational requirements of Title 27 CCR Section 15260 (a)(3)(A)(ii) which includes a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, physical science, environmental science, geology or soil science, environmental health, environmental or sanitary engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, fire science, or fire technology
Must meet the requirements of Section 15260 (d)(3)(B) of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, which requires a minimum of 100 hours of training or experience in regulatory enforcement techniques within six months of being hired/during the probationary period
Must obtain required health and safety training as per Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 5192, during the probationary period
Must be a Certified Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector or have the ability to become a Certified UST Inspector by passing the International Code Council UST Inspector Certification test and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform at the level of a Hazardous Materials Specialist- Journey within twenty-four months of being hired (for the Entry level) or within six months from the date of hire (for the Journey level)
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license is required
Must pass a physical exam as condition of hire. May be required to establish a baseline and submit to an annual physical for hazardous materials response, including a spirometry test
May be required to work weekends, holidays, and after hours including stand-by and on-call
Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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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
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