Hazardous Materials Response & Training Specialist

County Of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Mendocino is seeking a technical professional to perform hazardous materials incident response, environmental health inspections, and related investigations. The role includes coordinating training, maintaining equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a county environment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Fire Science or hazardous materials technology and at least three years of related experience, with required certifications.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Fire Science, Hazardous Materials Technology, or related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in solid, liquid, or hazardous waste management, environmental health inspections, and industrial hygiene practices; or related combination with required certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hazardous materials incidents, assess hazards, and coordinate cleanup with REHIT when needed.
• Investigate environmental crimes, interview witnesses and document findings for enforcement.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with hazard materials laws and regulations; notify appropriate parties of violations.
• Review and interpret federal and state laws related to hazardous materials and environmental health.
• Coordinate training, obtain funding and travel to departments to conduct training.
• Maintain equipment, inventory supplies, and routine office functions; prepare reports and correspondence.

Job description

County of Mendocino is seeking a technical professional to perform hazardous materials incident response, environmental health inspections, and related investigations. The role includes coordinating training, maintaining equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a county environment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in Fire Science or hazardous materials technology and at least three years of related experience, with required certifications.