Environmental Resources Technician

CAREER DESCRIPTION

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Environmental Resources Technician vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Thursday , September 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST)

OC PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works is a unique County department comprised of 10 service areas, each of which directly impacts the quality of life for Orange County residents and the private sector. OC Public Works provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to ensure quality of service today and quality of life tomorrow. OC Public Works' core values are integrity, accountability, service, and trust. In addition, our vision is to be a world-class leader in innovative, professional, and quality public works services

OC ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
OC Environmental Resources is a service area within OC Public Works that manages the OC Watersheds and OC Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures programs, which protect public health and safety, promote environmental quality, certify consumer weights and measures, and sustain business competitiveness through education, regulation, and collaborative regional programs.

For more information on OC Watersheds click here .
For more information on OC Public Works click here .
For more information on the County of Orange click here .

THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Public Works has an exciting career opportunity for an Environmental Resources Technician in our Environmental Resources/Watershed department. Environmental Resources Technicians (ERT) perform a variety of assignments as part of a skilled professional staff in programs designed to monitor, maintain, or improve the quality of environmental factors related to the County’s land and water resources.

Under direction, the ERT's job duties include, but are not limited to::

• Performing a wide variety of environmental assignments related to the protection and enhancement of Orange County's streams, channels, bays, and coastal waters
• Implementing regulatory compliance programs in response to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements throughout Orange County
• Conducting specialized environmental studies
• Conducting field monitoring of water quality and quantity
• Assessing environmental data and preparing informational / scientific / technical / compliance reports for the public, executive management, elected officials, and regulatory oversight audiences
• Assisting with the management of specialized consultant contracts
• Prepare and deliver presentations in public and professional settings
• Conducting technical reviews of reports, permits, work plans, etc. prepared by others
• Contribute to OC Public Works' leadership role in the management of surface water quality in Orange County

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, in environmental science, biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, watershed management, ecology, geology, or a related science field. Environmental regulatory compliance experience with the NPDES Stormwater permits and surface water monitoring is highly desirable. Possession of any of the following certifications is also highly desirable but not necessary; Nationally recognized certification in either the stormwater or erosion control category, State of California Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP) certification, or State of California Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) certification.

In addition to the minimum and desired qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the experience and core competencies as described below.
TechnicalKnowledge

• Knowledge of basic scientific research and analysis
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Knowledge of web-based applications, databases, and the MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of basic chemical laboratory methods, safety, sample handling protocols, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Knowledge of federal, State, and County laws, regulations, and policies governing surface water quality National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance programs
• Ability to collect environmental samples through prescribed methods
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain to conduct fieldwork and/or site inspections
• Experience with construction site inspections with visual assessment processes
• Knowledge of construction and post-construction best management practices (BMPs)
• Experience with reading and interpreting construction plans

Oral & Written Communication

• Ability to prepare informational, scientific, technical, and compliance reports Effectively communicate using oral and written communication
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships
• Communicating clearly in public presentations to multiple audiences Understanding and following oral and written technical instructions

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required for some assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the complete list of minimum qualifications for the Environmental Resources Technician position. RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applications. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.

Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Linette Lavey at 714-667-9751 or by email at linette.lavey@ocpw.ocgov.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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