Assistant Waste Management Specialist Level I/II

The Position

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Federal, state and local laws and regulations governing solid and/or liquid non-hazardous and/or hazardous waste and materials management waste planning, resource recovery, and education, safety, and program and/or facility development and operations.
• Industry and community waste management practices.
• Methods and procedures used in inspecting, identifying and correcting hazardous conditions associated with hazardous materials.
• Industrial hygiene practices.
• Principles and practices in emergency preparedness.
• Chemical testing for identification of hazardous materials.
• Principles of chemistry, biology and toxicology applicable to hazardous materials.
• Effects of hazardous materials and their interaction on human health and the environment.
• Hazardous waste generations, transportation and disposal practices.

• Use personal protective clothing and equipment to protect against exposure to hazardous materials.
• Analyze self-inspection and investigation findings and prepare clear, concise reports and recommendations.
• Conduct limited field waste analysis chemical testing.
• Read, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with members of the public under difficult circumstances.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. A Bachelor's degree, or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering, planning, chemistry, biology, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a closely related field.

Or : 2. Four years of full-time experience in liquid and/or solid non-hazardous or hazardous waste; non-hazardous or hazardous waste materials programs and/or waste facilities.

Note: Full-time experience in one of the areas outlined above may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs at considerable heights.
• Stoop and bend in confined spaces.
• See to read gauges and meters in dimly lighted areas.
• Move safely in unlighted areas or over uneven terrain at night.
• Wear protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
• Ability to lift a 40 pound object to shoulder level.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.