Watershed Protection Specialist I/II bei City of Oceanside, CA
City of Oceanside, CA · Oceanside, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
This is a flexibly staffed position and applicants will be considered for both classifications based on qualifying experience. Monthly Salary Ranges:
Watershed Protection Specialist I: $5,985 - $8,024
Watershed Protection Specialist II: $6,587 - $8,824
About Oceanside’s Water Utilities Department & Green OceansideWatershed Protection Specialist I: $5,985 - $8,024
Watershed Protection Specialist II: $6,587 - $8,824
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of Watershed Protection Specialist I/II. 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.
About the position
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…
- Leverage your expertise to help meet the city’s long-term watershed protection and waterway objectives
- Promote and oversee best management practices in Oceanside’s development and land improvements
- Affect change in official city policy by assisting the preparation of memos, staff reports, agreements and documentation for a variety of watershed, pollution, runoff and environmental issues
- Be a part of a team who is passionate about protecting our ocean and waterways from urban, residential, commercial and agricultural runoff
- Provide public-facing customer service to garner support for watershed protection goals, regulations & objectives
- Provide service information, regulatory guidance and enforcement for Oceanside’s many developers and property owners
We will also rely on you for…
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!
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!
Position Duties
Under general direction, is responsible for developing and implementing environmental programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for municipal stormwater management and watershed protection. Assists in the completion of compliance inspections, water quality monitoring, environmental education/outreach and technical reports to comply with municipal stormwater permits, and performs other related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Watershed Protection Specialist I – This is the entry-level class in the Watershed Protection Specialist series. This class is distinguished from the Watershed Protection Specialist II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to this position, including routine stormwater pollution prevention inspections, investigating reports of illegal discharges to the storm drain system reported by the public and City officials, environmental and water quality sampling, data management and environmental outreach efforts. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
Watershed Protection Specialist II – This is the journey-level class in the Watershed Protection Specialist series within the Watershed Protection Program. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Watershed Protection Specialist I in the variety and complexity of stormwater compliance inspections, discharge investigations and development of environmental education campaigns under the Green Oceanside initiative. The primary responsibility of the Watershed Protection Specialist II is to plan, organize and implement work tasks to ensure compliance with regional stormwater permits and the City’s Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program. Incumbents at this level are expected to work independently and schedule their work within required timeframes to meet the objectives of the program. This position provides training, guidance and oversight to less experienced staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes by an emphasis on ongoing, independent, programmatic responsibilities. Positions in this series are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the I level. Advancement is not based on time in grade, but solely at the discretion of the Water Utilities Director, the organizational needs of the department, appropriate certification requirements and satisfactory job performance.
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.
Watershed Protection Specialist I – This is the entry-level class in the Watershed Protection Specialist series. This class is distinguished from the Watershed Protection Specialist II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to this position, including routine stormwater pollution prevention inspections, investigating reports of illegal discharges to the storm drain system reported by the public and City officials, environmental and water quality sampling, data management and environmental outreach efforts. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion for accuracy and completeness.
Watershed Protection Specialist II – This is the journey-level class in the Watershed Protection Specialist series within the Watershed Protection Program. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Watershed Protection Specialist I in the variety and complexity of stormwater compliance inspections, discharge investigations and development of environmental education campaigns under the Green Oceanside initiative. The primary responsibility of the Watershed Protection Specialist II is to plan, organize and implement work tasks to ensure compliance with regional stormwater permits and the City’s Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program. Incumbents at this level are expected to work independently and schedule their work within required timeframes to meet the objectives of the program. This position provides training, guidance and oversight to less experienced staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes by an emphasis on ongoing, independent, programmatic responsibilities. Positions in this series are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the I level. Advancement is not based on time in grade, but solely at the discretion of the Water Utilities Director, the organizational needs of the department, appropriate certification requirements and satisfactory job performance.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
WATERSHED PROTECTION SPECIALIST I
Knowledge of:
- Data analysis methods.
- Modern principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, environmental policy, or environmental protection applicable to resource management, urban runoff, wastewater, water use, water efficiency, hazardous materials, industrial waste, or solid waste, recycling, and organics management.
- Principles and practices of municipal storm water, solid waste, and/or water conservation laws and legal terminology.
- Public relations principles.
- Applicable state and federal laws.
- Principles and practices of customer service.
Ability to:
- Learn and perform technical analyses to detect, characterize and quantify pollutants and their fate and transport in the environment.
- Learn proper use of monitoring, sampling, and basic testing equipment commonly used to collect environmental data related to water quality, solid waste characterization and/or environmental monitoring projects.
- Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analyses, reports and recommendations on a variety of environmental issues;
- Utilize computer systems to enter, analyze, and retrieve data;
- Interpret and apply applicable codes and ordinances;
- Exercise sound judgment and common sense;
- Learn to apply procedures, techniques, and interpret and make decisions related to job duties.
- Deal tactfully with the public.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, policies, rules, contracts, guidelines and professional practices;
- Speak clearly and effectively before diverse audiences and groups
Experience and Training
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.
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.
WATERSHED PROTECTION SPECIALIST II
In addition to the qualifications for Watershed Protection Specialist I:
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) commonly used at industrial and commercial facilities, construction projects and for new development drainage design;
- Advanced methods pollutant detection in urban runoff or other wastes, and their effect on the environment;
- Plan, organize and implement wide-reaching environmental education projects;
- Habitat restoration, enhancement and/or mitigation practices, including knowledge of stream and wetland morphology, ecology and common California permitting processes required by applicable State and Federal agencies;
- Research methods, statistical data analysis and report preparation;
- Key developing State and Federal environmental legislation and regulations;
- Coordinating work with consultants, intergovernmental agencies and/or stakeholders;
Ability to:
- Develop and implement community outreach and engagement programs promoting watershed protection and stormwater pollution prevention through the Green Oceanside campaign;
- Plan, schedule and organize mandatory compliance workloads with a high degree of
independence of action; - Conduct research and prepare complete and accurate analyses, reports and recommendations on a variety of issues;
- Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports, both narrative and statistical;
- Establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithalllevelsof City staff, other governmental agencies, and the general public;
- Prepare clear, concise and decisive analyses and reports as required for review by executive City staff, committees, commissions and the City Council.
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the diversity of the community.
Experience and Training
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental or civil engineering, hydrology, natural resource management or a related field.
Experience working with storm water management regulations, ecosystems improvements, or other related environmental regulations.
Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, hydrology, civil and/or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, resource management; or a related field.
License/Certificates:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
The Watershed Protection Specialist II position requires the possession of or the ability to obtain, within one year of date of hire, one of the following certifications:
- Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ); or
- Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC); or
- Certified Municipal Stormwater Specialist (CMS4S); or
- California Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS); or
- Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector CESSWI); or
- Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP); or
- Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSP)
Other Qualifications
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, 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.
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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, 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.
