Environmental Health & Safety Analyst

This classification is scheduled to receive the following base salary adjustments:

• 2.75% effective May 2, 2025
• 2.54% effective May 1, 2026

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Environmental Health and Safety Analyst in the Risk Management section of the Human Resources Department. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. 

CLASS SUMMARY: 

Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional administrative, technical and analytical office and field Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities in order to ensure OCFA compliance with EHS laws and regulations and maintain EHS management systems.  Incumbent is required to work independently and to exercise sound judgment in analyzing complex problems and issues. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 

The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is the second level in a two-level Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) series. This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the EHS series.  The Environmental, Health and Safety Analyst is distinguished from the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist level by its professional level responsibilities, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance where budget thresholds are exceeded and for tasks which require cross-functional support.

(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.) 

• Oversees environmental programs including spill prevention controls and countermeasures plan, hazardous materials, hazardous waste disposal, underground and aboveground storage tanks; applies for new permits and renewals; ensures required documentation and inspections are completed. 
• Conducts ongoing inspections and assessments of safety, hazard, environmental risks of OCFA facilities in the following areas: underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, hazardous materials storage, hazardous waste, storm water, air quality, and solid waste. 
• Serves as an environmental subject-matter expert and primary compliance point of contact for agencies; establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies and coordinates environmental compliance efforts. 
• Identifies stormwater best management practices at all fire stations; maintains sites by utilizing OCFA maintenance staff and coordinating with outside vendors. 
• Designs and administers environmental compliance plans. 
• Reports non-compliance violations and identifies/recommends best approaches for rectifying non-compliance issues. 
• Facilitates system certification training and develops internal training programs in support of EHS courses and curriculum. 
• Updates and completes required California Environmental Reporting System entries for all OCFA fire facilities; verifies status with all hazardous materials, including detailed maps, emergency plans, and inventories. 
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for training, permitting strategies, and projects to achieve desired understanding of compliance requirements throughout the Authority. 
• Prepares and submits a variety of regulatory reports to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. 
• Monitors regulatory requirements/trends and conducts impact analyses to ensure compliance with both regulatory and internal standards. 
• Monitors legislative changes and makes recommendations based on their potential impact to the organization. 
• Provides budget planning information for environmental fees and permits. 
• Represents the organization on specific projects and during regulatory agency audits. 
• Maintains hazard communication including safety data sheet records; verifies OSHA regulated chemicals, quantities, and disposition at all facilities. 
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry): 

• Associate’s Degree in physical or biological sciences, environmental studies, environmental law, environmental health and safety management, or a related field. 

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry): 

• Three (3) years of directly related environmental, health and safety experience. 

 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry): 

• International Code Council (ICC) Underground Storage Tank Designated Operator Certification 
• HAZWOPER Certification 
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.   

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent’s Driver License record and status.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry): 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of EHS inspection, regulation, and enforcement 
• Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental health issues 
• Biological agents and effects on public health 
• Environmental permitting regulations and procedures 
• Regulations, principles, and practices related to underground storage tanks, aboveground storage tanks, and solid waste handling and storage 
• Regulations and principles relating to generating, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous waste 
• Stormwater Best Management Practices for existing and new developments 
• Emergency response procedures to chemical spills 
• State of California Air Quality Standards 
• OSHA requirements for Safety Data Sheet maintenance 
• Proper and efficient record keeping procedures 
• Standard office procedures 
• Techniques required to gather, evaluate, and communicate information 
• Customer service principles 

SKILLS (position requirements at entry): 

Skill in: 

• Analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action by inspecting, investigating and evaluating findings to prepare recommendations 
• Analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures 
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing solid waste and hazardous waste management plans 
• Responding to emergency spills 
• Using a computer and applicable software applications 
• Inspecting and testing sophisticated monitoring equipment during tank inspections and materials testing 
• Inspecting and testing tank monitoring equipment 
• Handling multiple priorities simultaneously 
• Collecting data 
• Preparing reports 
• Composing business correspondence 
• Making presentations 
• Maintaining records 
• Working independently with minimum supervision 
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, regulatory agency representatives, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction 
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

• Last day to submit application: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
• Oral Interview: Week of March 10, 2025
• Selection Interview: Week of March 17, 2025
• Hire Date: TBD 

Physical Requirements:    

Must possess mobility to work in outside environment; to sit, stand, climb, and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp in the performance of daily duties; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision and depth perception.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 15 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.   

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Employee works in both inside and outside environments. and is occasionally exposed to dry atmosphere, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and road hazards. May be exposed to dust and electrical energy. 

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. 

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW

Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:  

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or bradstephens@ocfa.org at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.  

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:   

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.  

ELIGIBLE LIST:   

The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.  

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:   

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.  

QUESTIONS:  

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or bradstephens@ocfa.org.  

NOTE:  

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Salary : $82,306 - $110,926