Job Category
Other
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
County of Ventura
Job Open until Filled
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/3899542/household-hazardous…
Under general direction, researches, analyzes and interprets information and data necessary to meet solid waste management objectives specifically relating to household hazardous waste; serves as the Household Hazardous Waste Administrator; supports the Construction Demolition Debris Recycling program; prepares written reports; coordinates and/or negotiates with others on programs; provides information to the general public; provides a variety of supported program and project recommendations for management consideration; maintains awareness of state solid waste and household hazardous waste rules and regulations; and performs related duties as required.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Coordinates Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (e-waste) collection events via contractors within unincorporated areas including Community Service Districts;
  • Ensures all HHW/e-waste reporting is submitted to CalRecycle/California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA);
  • Ensures adherence of the County’s HHW and e-waste vendor contracts; and coordinates annual OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification for division employees.
  • Maintains management of the County’s permanent HHW collection facility (Pollution Prevention Center); and ensures facility compliance with all local and state regulations.
  • Responds and provides HHW-related information to County employees, representatives from other agencies and the public regarding the Integrated Waste Management Division’s (IWMD) plans, programs, projects, applicable ordinances, policies, and procedures.
  • Assists residents and contractors in complying with the County’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris diversion program; and attends related meetings as needed.
  • Maintains and ensures the IWMD’s website contains accurate and most current HHW and e-waste information.
  • Maintains the used oil collection program at multiple offsite locations throughout unincorporated areas.
  • Researches, compiles, and interprets information and data; prepares a variety of technical reports and makes policy recommendations for division programs and projects.
  • Ensures multiple Closed/Inactive/Abandoned (CIA) dump sites within unincorporated areas comply with Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) and state regulations.
  • Maintains management of the County’s annual Used Oil Payment Program (UOPP) grant; and researches and seeks other related grant opportunities as applicable.
  • Performs other related duties as required.