Posting number: 2627-39
Department: Water Utilities
Job classification: Environmental Specialist I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Water Agency
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Watershed Protection Specialist I. This program is a part of the City’s innovative Green Oceanside environmental division which oversees all aspects of the Watershed Protection, Water Use Efficiency, and Solid Waste & Recycling programs.
The Oceanside Water Utilities Department is a forward-looking organization whose goal it is to ensure ongoing access to safe, affordable drinking water and to reliable wastewater management services by maintaining top talent, resource resiliency, dependability, and system efficiency.
Green Oceanside is seeking an environmentally-focused problem solver who is capable of assisting programs within this dynamic group in the watershed protection initiative. The ideal candidate is someone who can proactively exercise creative initiative, develop and implement solutions to complex problems, and communicate with the public in an outreach-centric role.
You should be excited about this opportunity because you will…
Providing your unique expertise in solving complex problems environmental problems; remaining current on new developments in the field of watershed protection, utilities, and public works; and partaking in contract administration and enforcement actions.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Educates citizens and businesses on storm water pollution prevention practices and applicable regulations and permit requirements, coordinating enforcement actions when necessary. Develops and implements community environmental education and outreach content for various platforms including websites, social media, brochures and flyers. Plans and conducts environmentally-focused community events including litter cleanups and public workshops. Remains informed on federal and state water quality legislation and regulations; works with customers, stakeholders and City staff to resolve questions, problems and complaints related to stormwater compliance. Performs stormwater compliance inspections at industrial, municipal and commercial facilities with increasingly independent authority, with an emphasis on guidance for pollution prevention best management practices. Provides information on environmental ordinances to customers, businesses and the development community. Assists with ordinance development as needed to comply with State and Federal regulations and implement the Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program. Participates in permitting and implementation processes as they relate to watershed protection and habitat restoration projects. Conducts field work to collect water quality and other environmental data as required by stormwater permits and/or pollutant source investigations. Assists with administering grant applications for environmental improvement projects. Prepares State-mandated reports involving interpretation of technical data, creating charts and databases and report writing. Conducts public speaking when necessary; deals with the public tactfully to maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of duties. Effectively utilizes software applications to fulfill duties of the position, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications. Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing; may be called upon to speak at various City and intergovernmental committees, commissions and City Council meetings.
Experience: Six months of experience in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental or civil engineering, hydrology, natural resource management or a related field.
Experience with water quality testing, storm water permit compliance, habitat restoration and management projects, or any other combination of environmental regulatory compliance experience is highly desirable.
Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher, with major coursework preferably in the area of biology, engineering, civil and/or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, resource management, or a related field.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; extensive public contact; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical energy, radiant energy, toxic materials, and inclement weather conditions; work in or with water and wastewater.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; exposure to computer screens, speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and regulations.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, application appraisal and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (P-BVUSD) provides a safe, supportive environment where all students can ask questions, find answers, reach their full academic potential and become caring, responsible citizens.
Established in 1875, the original district housed a mere 11 students in makeshift lean-to structures. Today, the student population numbers over 18,000, and pupils from Pre-K through eighth grade receive instruction in the most modern of facilities.
The P-BVUSD takes pride in its motto, "Excellence in Education." The district employs a staff of dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified teachers who respect and enjoy working with students.
Bakersfield is ideally located in the southern portion of central California. To the south is Los Angeles, a two-hour drive over a scenic mountain highway known as "The Grapevine." Three hundred miles to the north is the "Golden Gate City," San Francisco. Morro Bay and the beautiful Pacific coastline are a short two and one-half hour drive to the west. Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks are also within driving distance. The popular Lake Isabella recreational area is less than an hour's drive through the majestic Kern River Canyon.
The P-BVUSD is proud of its well-defined heritage which strongly correlates student assessment with classroom instruction. The state adopted district curriculum is implemented by highly qualified teachers who receive professional development designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve student achievement. Our mission is to provide quality learning opportunities for every student by supporting teachers through mentoring and high quality appropriate professional development. Curriculum specialists, principals, and categorical program specialists facilitate in-depth, structured and consistent support to all our teachers as they provide standards based instruction to educate our changing student population.
