Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector I - Moreno Valley - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks a Temporary Hazardous Waste Inspector to support the Department of Waste Resources. The schedule for this position is Saturdays with various star time hours between 5am and 7am and end time between 2pm and 4pm. The primary reporting location will be Moreno Valley, and the incumbent will travel throughout Riverside County depending on the needs of the Department.
Under close supervision, conducts inspections and investigations involved with the enforcement of hazardous and prohibited waste regulations at solid waste facilities; provides direct contractor oversight at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and/or permanent facilities; inspects, classifies, regulates, and separates hazardous and prohibited waste from the solid waste stream; to be responsible for ensuring adherence to County, state, and federal regulations and laws which prohibit dumping of hazardous waste materials; and performs other related duties as required.
The Hazardous Waste Inspector I is the entry level classification in the Hazardous Waste Inspector series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents receive formal on-the job training in the techniques and procedures essential to conducting waste load inspections, investigations in the enforcement of hazardous and prohibited waste regulations and in solving environmental problems related to hazardous waste. Incumbents may be promoted to the Hazardous Waste Inspector II level after acquiring the required education and experience and a satisfactory work performance evaluation.
Meet the Team!
http://www.rcwaste.org/
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
LOAD CHECKING:
• Provide flyers to the public about hazardous waste and other unacceptable materials; inform the public about proper disposal and recycling methods during waste load inspections.
• Make determination on acceptability of materials with consultation of a lead supervisor and direct the public to the appropriate disposal facility.
• Maintain records and prepare reports by completing appropriate forms and/or inputting data into database.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to safety and emergency equipment.
• Conduct inspections on waste loads from all types of waste generators (residential, commercial, and industrial) to ensure that hazardous waste and prohibited materials are not inadvertentlylandfilled.
• Contact Senior or Supervising Hazardous Waste Inspector in the event large quantities of hazardous waste or unknown material are suspected.
• Inspect waste disposal receipts for proper disposal charges and waste types, enforcing current waste fee schedule.
• Draft reports and documents for legal action for the District Attorney's Office relative to illegal disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform hazardous materials categorization evaluations on household, commercial, and industrial waste in the field.
• Collect samples and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Package hazardous materials for transportation and complete uniform hazardous manifest bills of lading; transport hazardous materials on highways and county roads between landfills and central accumulation locations.
• Operate trucks and light construction equipment.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM:
• Provide direct contractor oversight at Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and/or permanent facilities.
• Inspect each participant's waste load for acceptability at events and facilities, maintain records of waste disposals, and reject loads when necessary; document all rejected loads and those suspect loads which are accepted; maintain a participant log of incoming vehicles.
• Conduct weekly written safety and above ground storage tank inspections, documenting any deficiencies and taking corrective action when required.
• Conduct weekly facility inspections and safety supply inventories to ensure compliance with hazardous waste control and worker safety laws.
• Restock safety supplies and public education materials at facilities.
• Provide both verbal and published public education information to participants who are using events and facilities.
• Categorize and/or package household hazardous waste products.
• Consolidate (bulks) automotive waste oil, antifreeze and latex paint at facilities and package other wastes.
• Properly manage and document illegally dumped HHW.
• Maintain "First Responder" readiness for emergency response coordination.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to safety and emergency equipment.
• Notify Program Administrator or Program Coordinator during periods of contractor's performance failures, emergencies or other unusual circumstances.
• Obtain and collect evidence of illegal hazardous waste disposal activities.
• Conduct or participate in weekly safety meetings.
• Operate trucks and light construction equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Six months in a position that included physically screening and inspecting waste loads, diversion of waste types and prevention of hazardous waste disposal with the County of Riverside.
OPTION II
Experience: Six months of professional or technical experience in hazardous waste management, environmental health, environmental engineering, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Possession of a bachelor's degree in environmental health, hazardous waste management, chemistry toxicology, water quality, occupational health, or a closely related field to the assignment may be substituted for the required experience.)
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The basic principles of solid and hazardous waste management; state and federal laws and regulations governing hazardous waste.
Ability to: Verbally communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use personal computer and software programs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
Ahjah Davis-Solomon at Ahdavis@rivco.org .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.