Date Posted:

June 20, 2024

Salary:

$9,589 – 13,045 / Month

Description:

Under general direction, the Hazardous Materials Program Manager is responsible for the overall direction, planning, and organization of the County’s hazardous materials program. Perform related duties as required. The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Hazardous Materials Program Manager for the Health Services Agency Environmental Health Division. The Hazardous Materials Program Manager, under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health oversees the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA), the Environmental Clean-Up (Site Mitigation), and Medical Waste Programs and is responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating these programs. The incumbent will ensure the programs meet State and County requirements and will provide direct supervision of program staff. Additional certifications/training for appropriate specialty areas may be required.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural, physical, or environmental science, planning, geology, or a closely related field. AND Four years of progressively responsible experience conducting investigations and inspections of hazardous materials/waste, or in the enforcement of Federal, State, and local government health/environmental regulations. A master’s degree in natural, physical, or environmental sciences or related field may be substituted for one year of experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) “California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector” certification within one year of hire. Successful completion of a California-approved Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Inspector training and a passing score of the APSA Inspector Exam within one year of hire. Highly Desirable: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

How to Apply:

THE APPLICATION PROCESS The application process consists of a review of the required knowledge and abilities as demonstrated on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.

Filing Deadline:

7/12/2024