HazMat Compliance & Field Inspector

City of Mountain View; Protection (KS); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mountain View is seeking a Hazardous Materials Specialist to assess chemical inventories, inspect sites, and ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous materials. You will support firefighters with technical expertise and help protect the community through enforcement and education.

Reporting to the Fire Marshal in the Fire and Environmental Protection Division, you will connect science with fieldwork, education, and enforcement to achieve direct community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, fire science, or an environmentally related field plus two years of hazmat experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal hazmat and fire prevention codes and regulations.
• Valid California driver license; PC 832 training and ICC UST inspector certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Review hazmat plans and enforce compliance during inspections.
• Conduct field inspections, compare paperwork to on-site conditions, and explain corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to firefighters and Incident Commanders during hazmat incidents.
• Educate businesses and staff on safe storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Skills

Hazardous materials

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

City of Mountain View is seeking a Hazardous Materials Specialist to assess chemical inventories, inspect sites, and ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous materials. You will support firefighters with technical expertise and help protect the community through enforcement and education.

Reporting to the Fire Marshal in the Fire and Environmental Protection Division, you will connect science with fieldwork, education, and enforcement to achieve direct community impact.