Regulatory Compliance Specialist

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Water and Sanitation Division is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to oversee permitting and water quality analyses, and to manage safety training, hazard controls, and emergency planning for community water utilities. The role is based in San Bernardino.

Ideal candidates will have regulatory compliance experience in water or air quality programs, a degree in Environmental Studies or related field, and CDPH certifications (D-2/T-1).

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in regulatory compliance or water program oversight.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, and evaluating regulatory permits; analyzing compliance with regulatory programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical analyses and documentation of permitting and water quality requirements.
• Coordinate safety training, hazard control, and emergency planning for community water utilities.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and codes related to water facilities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Water quality

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate's degree or 30 units with D2 & T1 certifications

Job description

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team and perform a variety of complex responsibilities related to the division's Regulatory Compliance Program. This position is responsible for overseeing the technical analyses and documentation of permitting and water quality requirements associated with environmental quality matters, as well as safety training and evaluation, control of hazards, and emergency planning and response in relation to community water utilities. This position is located in San Bernardino.

For more detailed information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance Specialist job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Non-Represented Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certification: A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 and CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-1 must be obtained within 18 months of employment or may be terminated.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidate must meet ONE of the following options

• Four (4)years of experience in aregulatory compliance, permit acquisition, occupational health orsafety, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering program. Qualifying experience must include reviewing, preparing, and evaluating regulatory permits, and analyzing compliance with regulatory programs.
• Four (4) years of experience in a water or wastewater program with responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems and compliance with related regulations.
• Possession of an Associate's Degree, or possession of 30 units of related coursework and possession of D2 & T1 certifications, may substitute for up to 2 years of qualifying experience as listed above.
• Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying responsibilities, including waste/water permits acquisition; analysis and recommendations for waste/water compliance; researching, interpreting, and applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes related to the operation of waste/water facilities; development of air, land, and water quality objectives; and use of safety methods and procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience analyzing compliance with regulatory programs related to water, wastewater and/or air quality
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Math,or a closely related field
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 certificate
• CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-2 certificate
• State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator License Grade 2 certificate
• Lead worker or supervisory experience

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on November 13th, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process