CITY OF SUNNYVALE Department of Human Resources 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200 Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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1 CITY OF SUNNYVALE Department of Human Resources 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200 Sunnyvale, CA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY $ $53.63 Hourly $3, $4, Biweekly $7, $9, Monthly $87, $111, Annually OPEN DATE: 11/06/17 CLOSE DATE: 11/28/17 THE POSITION SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR Regular Full-Time Employment Opportunity The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector to lead the City's Environmental Compliance Inspection team, which works with local industry and businesses to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental protection laws, and to minimize pollution and protect local waterways and the San Francisco Bay. Under general direction, the Senior Environmental Inspector plans, organizes, directs and supervises the implementation and enforcement of industrial pretreatment, wastewater and stormwater regulations; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to an assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector is a supervisory classification. Incumbents in this class perform difficult and complex work involving wastewater and stormwater enforcement and provide day-to-day supervision to professional and technical level staff. It is distinguished from the lower-level Environmental Compliance Inspector by the complexity of enforcement worked performed and by the supervisory role assigned to it. For complete job description, please click here: Job Description

2 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (May include, but are not limited to, the following): Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the implementation and enforcement of industrial pretreatment, wastewater and stormwater regulations; implements policies and procedures. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the sampling, testing and enforcement of industrial pretreatment, wastewater and stormwater regulations. Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities. Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures. Provides review and development of plans, audits, and time schedules for achieving compliance to minimize wastewater. Responds to emergency situations involving actual or suspected industrial waste, and assists in coordinating actions to remedy the situation. Oversees groundwater discharges to the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and associated permitting processes; oversees Pretreatment Program ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to discharges to sanitary and storm sewers. Provides field expertise in inspection of stormwater and wastewater discharges, sampling of industrial wastewater, and field measurements of industrial wastewater flows. Investigates, or oversees the investigation of, reports of illegal discharges and/or dumping of toxic substances into sewers and storm drains; assists Environmental Compliance Inspectors in the preparation of legal actions against non-compliant industries, businesses or individuals. Assists and coordinates with other City Departments the implementation and on-going compliance of the Stormwater Program. Provides instruction and training of assigned personnel in the techniques of sampling and inspecting, and in the application of laws, codes, ordinances and procedures governing the implementation and enforcement of pretreatment and other water quality regulations. Serves as the City's representative at meetings or task force committees for subjects relating to pretreatment, stormwater enforcement, and related issues. Initiates referrals to the City Attorney's Office or enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with established codes. Resolves problems between City and industries related to wastewater discharges. Reviews, develops, and updates standard operating procedures for programs related to areas of assignment. Initiates and conducts special studies. Prepares special correspondence, reports and memoranda for submission to regulatory agencies or City management. Assists with the review and development of Industrial Waste Discharge Limits. Assists in preparing billings to industries and businesses for discharges of industrial waste to WPCP. May provide depositions, attend settlement hearings, or act as a witness in court appearances.

3 WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when performing tasks such as inspections, in reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 50 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, loud noise, and inclement weather conditions, such as wet, heat and cold. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, sanitary engineering or a related field, AND Three years of increasingly responsible experience in an environmental compliance program with a regulatory agency similar to an Environmental Compliance Inspector with the City of Sunnyvale. Knowledge of: Principles and practices related to wastewater control, disposal and pretreatment equipment. Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Principles and practices of safety management. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Principles and polices related to the control of stormwater pollution. Modern principles and practices of chemistry, biology, or geology as applied to wastewater or industrial wastes. Methods of detection of industrial wastes and effects of wastes on treatment plants and collection systems. Database applications used in data collection, handling, and reporting in order to fulfill regulatory requirements of the inspection programs. Water pollution problems and methods of detection, and effects of such problems on collection systems and receiving waters. Biological treatment processes. Wastewater sampling techniques and flow measurement techniques. Methods and procedures to monitor compliance with regulations, codes, and laws. Regulatory procedures from the standpoint of a local, regional, state or national agency. Procedures associated with hazardous materials clean-up. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment.

4 Ability to: Organize, implement and direct compliance inspection programs and activities. Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures. Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports and correspondence. Develop and implement programs. Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local rules, regulations and standards. Work in the immediate vicinity of laboratory chemicals and reactive agents used to analyze suspected industrial wastes. Educate industries and commercial facilities on matters of wastewater discharges and the dispositions of industrial wastes and matters of stormwater discharges.. Supervise, train and review the work of assigned personnel. Develop and implement methods to monitor and track program performance. Maintain accurate and orderly records. Create professional business correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documentation. Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials and the public. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Willingness to: Work in, with, and around wastewater, industrial wastes, and hazardous substances. Occasionally work longer than a standard eight-hour day, or on weekends and holidays. Travel to sites within the City to conduct inspections of discharges of suspected hazardous materials. Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a Grade 2 Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human

5 Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on vember 28, 2017, (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click Jobs or application materials may be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, 505 West Olive Avenue, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral exam and practical exercise tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, (te: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a preemployment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Please note: Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Employees Association (SEA). The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: OR EXAM # SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR TP

6 505 West Olive Ave., Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

7 SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire: This supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The supplemental information that you provide will be evaluated along with your completed application. Please limit your response to one page per question. In answering the question(s), be as specific as you can. Some questions may include multiple parts (i.e., (a), (b), (c), (d), etc.). Please make sure to address each part of each question in the supplemental questionnaire below. Please be advised that you will be 'timed out' of this page after 30 minutes. Therefore, it is best to copy the supplemental questions that require text answers from this page into a document that you can save on your computer, produce your responses in that document, and then copy and paste the responses into the space provided below. Additionally, please save your work continuously. The completed application and responses to supplemental questions constitute an examination. te: qualifying experience must be reflected on the job application form. Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be used to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Your responses to the questions that require you to detail your background and experience should include the following information:* The number of years of experience you have had performing the duties that you are describing; The name(s) and type(s) of organization(s) where you obtained such experience; and, Your role and specific responsibilities within the organization(s). *Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete. By checking the '' response below, I indicate that I have read these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire and in accordance with these instructions, I understand that written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required, in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position and for my application to be considered complete. Additionally, I certify that I have completed the following supplemental questionnaire on my own; the answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and, I understand that my responses are subject to verification. * 2. Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, sanitary engineering or a related field? * 3. Do you have at least three years of increasingly responsible experience working in an

8 environmental compliance program with a regulatory agency similar to an Environmental Compliance Inspector with the City of Sunnyvale? * 4. If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your increasingly responsible experience in an environmental compliance program with a regulatory agency below. Please include the agency you worked for, the number of years you worked for that agency and the specific duties you were responsible for. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A below. * 5. This position requires you to be able to drive and have a safe driving record. Do you have a valid CA driver's license and a safe driving record? * 6. Describe your experience evaluating and making or recommending improvements to a program or service, highlight how you conducted your analysis what factors you considered in developing your recommended improvements, and the final outcomes. * 7. Describe your experience with leading a project or team. What was your approach to guiding the work of others to success? * 8. Describe your experience with interpreting complex regulations and communicating those to an audience or customer unfamiliar with the regulation. What techniques did you use to convey the information? * 9. Do you possess a Grade 2 Environmental Compliance Inspector certificate? * Required Question