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The Position The City of Berkeley Public Works Department has two exciting opportunities to serve as an Environmental Compliance Specialist. One of the positions will lead the Department's regulatory compliance programs for the sanitary sewer and storm drain in programs, including administering the NPDES permit in the Engineering Division; complete and supervise the completion of environmental studies for a variety of interesting and innovative projects and programs, advise on permitting and compliance matters for Capital Improvement Projects, and perform other essential duties as assigned. The successful candidate will work closely as a member of project delivery teams comprised of engineers, environmental planners, drafters, surveyors, administrative, and other professional staff focused on delivery of capital projects and programs in an efficient, cost-effective and innovative manner, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration. The second position in the Zero Waste Division will support the City's compliance efforts and non-hazardous, hazardous waste management, air pollution prevention, oil pollution prevention, and above ground and underground tank regulations, and overseeing compliance with the industrial stormwater permit at the City's Transfer Station and third-party contracted recycling and operations areas.  The successful candidate will work with teams throughout the City to provide internal consulting services, and hire/manage coordinate with consultants and hazardous waste vendors. Typical duties of the Environmental Compliance Specialist include: Conducts or contracts all inspections of City-owned underground and above ground storage tanks in accordance with state and local regulations Logs fuel use for Board of Equalization and tracks fuel taxes Analyzes contractors' proposals, selects contractors, is the project manager responsible for a variety of environmental projects including non-hazardous, hazardous and medical waste disposal to proper facilities, and ensures proper recycling of hydrocarbon and universal waste products Maintains current information about relevant laws and regulations which apply to non-hazardous and hazardous waste management; ensures compliance principally with the local Certified Unified Program Agency and any additional Federal or State Environmental Protection Agencies Oversees the enforcement of the Department of Safety and Health (Cal-EPA/DOSH) regulations regarding hazardous and medical wastes May perform, contract or supervise third-party asbestos surveys in city-owned buildings and coordinate asbestos activity with building maintenance and engineering divisions, building occupants, contractors, industrial hygienists, regulatory representatives, and others Ensures compliance with lead paint and asbestos regulations Coordinates or conducts training in lead and asbestos awareness, hazardous waste identification and safe handling methods, and ensures compliance with non-hazardous and hazardous waste contracts May monitor indoor air quality through coordination with a Certified Industrial Hygienist and the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator to perform air sampling, interpret results, and recommend action May represent the City at Federal, State, and local government regulatory hearings Maintains a database on underground tanks, asbestos issues, indoor air quality, and hazardous or medical waste Plans, directs, and supervises the corporation yard operations support staff for regulatory environmental compliance. Manage Clean Stormwater Compliance Program Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Education Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a closely related science field   AND   Experience Equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible experience, which includes at least three years of environmental compliance experience and the equivalent of two years in one or more of the following categories: asbestos remediation, hazardous waste site assessments, evaluating hazardous waste contractors, indoor air quality or underground storage tank compliance.   AND   Certifications Must possess a forty-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Class Certificate (HAZWOPR). Possession of the International Code Council (ICC) certification as a California Underground Storage Tank (UST) Operator is highly desirable.    Other Requirements Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Rules and regulations of local air quality management district and underground and above ground tank program requirements of various Federal, and State of California, and local agencies; California Department of Toxic Substances Control, California and Federal Environmental Protection Agency, Title 8 of the California Code Regulations related to asbestos and indoor air quality; The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA); Work-related computer applications such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other related data base management and record keeping programs; Principles, practices, and techniques of environmental planning and protection; Hazardous waste and material handling, storage, labeling, and disposal requirements of Federal, State of California, and local agencies; Water pollution prevention requirements of Federal, State of California, and local agencies; Air pollution prevention requirements, municipal solid waste management requirements and oil pollution prevention requirements of Federal, State of California, and local agencies; and Principles and practices of effective employee supervision including selection, training, evaluation, discipline, motivation, and team building and employee development programs.   ABILITY TO: Conduct thorough environmental studies and make appropriate recommendations; Communicate effectively orally and in writing and manage projects; Demonstrate technical skill and experience with environmental principles and applications; Prepare completed staff work, make persuasive arguments, and reconcile differing interests; Interpret governmental regulations and define their applicability to operations and assets, develop comprehensive programs necessary for implementation and direct actions required to achieve compliance; Demonstrate strong leadership skills which enable the effective implementation of operational programs; and Proficiently use work-related computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, database management, and related specific enterprise-wide applications such as FUND$, content management, and resource databases. 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