Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist


Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: $8,161.75 – $10,937.50 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time – Classified

Job Number: R05241

Location: District, CA

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Description

Closing Date:
02/20/26*

The position is now open-until-filled*

*For full-consideration, all application packets
must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Campus: Central Services

Salary
Grade: C3-68

Starting Salary: $8,161.75 (per month) plus benefits

Full Salary
Range: $8,161.75 – $10,937.50 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting
applications for the classified position above.

The Foothill – De Anza Community College District does not have a remote
work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

Foothill – De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza
Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and
sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal
opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an
accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an
equitable and just future for California.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of
technical duties to ensure a comprehensive compliance program on multiple campuses for the management of all related environmental programs
and issues.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are
not limited to, the following:

1. Manage the numerous aspects of campus wide environmental programs. Writes technical documents and annual
   updates, such as the Hazardous Materials Business Plans [HMBPs], including uploads using CERS.
2. Prepares periodic regulatory reports
   for areas such as E-waste, annual hazardous waste, air quality, industrial waste and Closure reports.
3. Works with various agencies
   (Bay Area Quality Management District, California Integrated Water Management Board, Department of Environmental Health, Department of
   Health Services, etc.) to maintain environmental compliance.
4. Participate in inspections on the campuses that store hazardous
   materials and waste; advises how the areas should be maintained; defines areas of improvement to meet district standards.
5. Maintains
   detailed records with the highest level of record-keeping accuracy on training, manifests, universal waste management, and other
   environmental programs.
6. Participates in the Closure process of defining residue waste in any area for re-utilization. Continue with
   the process through the closure plan, remedial activities, analytical verification of cleanup standards and final report
   editing.
7. Performs waste determinations directly or with third party consultants for environmental sampling; interprets and reports
   analysis to agencies.
8. Coordinates and performs data management for tracking all Universal Waste and Electronic Waste generated from
   all campus locations.
9. Manages, signs, and tracks all outgoing Hazardous Waste Manifests and associated annual DTSC manifest
   reporting.
10. Partners with campus departments, specifically Plant Services, to verify that essential changes, modifications or
    improvements are made to environmental standards.
11. Develops environmental programs and training including online and conducts
    training through direct instruction or by hands-on demonstration; answers technical questions; and demonstrates the application of
    environmental rules.
12. Communicates effectively to the campus staff in a manner to enhance environmental compliance.
13. Performs
    HAZMAT/Waste inspections; maintains logs and spreadsheets of findings, share records with staff for instruction and progressive
    improvement.
14. Responds to immediate environmental and/or operational concerns, and spills for the purpose of taking appropriate
    action to resolve immediate safety issues and to maintain a functional educational environment; provides reports on activities as requested
    by departmental administrator.
15. Safeguards district property; adheres to all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding
    environmental safety issues.
16. Attends and participates in District and/or College provided training or information sessions;
    incorporates new information or technology into existing job duties.
17. Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job
    duties, as required.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT
STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

1. Federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to the district-wide
   environmental compliance programs.
2. Inspection protocols and regulatory interface with agency inspectors.
3. Chemistry and
   comprehensive industrial hygiene.
4. Waste characteristics and waste determinations, familiarity with waste profiles.
5. Technical
   knowledge tempered with the ability to explain each compliance aspect.

Ability to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of,
   sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual
   orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
   procedures (such as the application of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Permitting Requirements, Storage Standards and Spill Control
   Measures) and other detailed programs tailored to the level of each department on campus.
3. Provide coordination or response to
   chemical spills and leaks with either the campus staff or with an environmental contractor, including the completion of all
   notifications.
4. Support the Contingency Plan for each campus or building occupied by the colleges.
5. Exhibit very strong
   interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact, patience, and courtesy in developing effective working relationships with
   others.
6. Perform administrative duties as assigned, including updating large spreadsheets and uploads
7. Effectively manage time
   and meet schedules for high volume productivity.
8. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
9. Observe safety
   requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
10. Work independently and under minimal
    supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic,
   socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and
   staff.
2. Bachelor’s degree in a science field including course work in environmental studies/science chemistry or related disciplines
   AND three (3) years of experience in a comparable position.
3. Working knowledge and experience with California Title
   22 regulations and Air District permits and regulations.

License or Certification

1. Possession of a valid class C
   California driver’s license.
2. Certification classes in asbestos and/or lead (preferred).
3. Hazardous Materials DOT
   certification course (preferred).
4. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response – HAZWOPER certification
   (preferred).
5. Registered Environmental Assessor certification or related certification (preferred).

WORKING
CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment and outdoor environment, with climate
   changes.
2. Hazardous conditions.
3. Includes local travel to conduct work.

Physical Abilities:

1. Hearing
   and speaking to exchange information.
2. Dexterity of hands to perform the tasks required of the position.
3. Sight in order to be
   aware of hazards and dangers found in the nature of the work.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of
   time.
5. Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
6. Climb ladders of varying
   heights.
7. Ability to maneuver in crawl spaces, attics, elevated sheds and utility tunnels.
8. Lift moderate to heavy objects up
   to 50 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the
   application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic,
   socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and
   staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity,
   equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
3. A current resume of all work
   experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review
your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets
must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and
resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48
hours of the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position: Full-Time,
Permanent,12 months per year

Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search
process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care,
employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package
that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.ht
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Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment
Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to
work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our
application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte
Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/

To apply,
please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/fhda/jobs/5381282/environmental-specialist

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