Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) has an opportunity for a Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist. The position will be filled at either the Assistant Flood Control Planner or Associate Flood Control Planner level and will be assigned to the Flood Control District’s Watershed Protection Division in Riverside.

Watershed Protection Division staff are responsible for a wide range of surface water resource management and protection activities requiring a detailed understanding of the planning, operating, and engineering characteristics of stormwater/flood projects and systems and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits governing such activities. Staff conduct and coordinate implementation of compliance actions required by NPDES permits; evaluate program implementation outcomes and effectiveness; prepare and coordinate preparation of required compliance reports and program implementation documents and ensure timely submittal to regulatory agencies; develop and manage consultant contracts as needed to complete required reports and special studies, and review and ensure quality of consultant products; coordinate continuously with NPDES Copermittees and regulatory agencies to ensure effective implementation of compliance actions; plan and coordinate implementation of public education and outreach activities; analyze environmental legislation/regulations for impact on municipal operations and compliance actions; respond to inquiries and complaints from regulatory agencies, municipalities, and general public regarding water quality concerns; and perform other duties as assigned.

The District requires candidates with excellent communication skills who can directly support the further development of programs and projects protective of Riverside County’s creeks, streams, rivers and lakes. Candidates with experience preparing high quality technical reports and oral presentations, who thrive in a team-focused environment, and have knowledge of municipal NPDES Stormwater Permits and California’s regulatory programs for water quality protection are highly encouraged to apply.

The FCP series and professional progression include Assistant FCP, Associate FCP, Senior FCP, Environmental Project Manager and Division Chief.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County's Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Use in-depth knowledge of state, and federal environmental laws to evaluate NPDES permits and Watershed Restoration Plans and develop compliance plans.
• Ensure NPDES permit compliance through implementation of plans and related programs internally and externally in coordination with Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Document and evaluate implementation of compliance actions and develop required reports with as-needed consultant support in coordination with Copermittees and regulatory agencies for timely report submittal and follow-up.
• Serve on technical committees and participate in stakeholder meetings for stormwater quality or water conservation related studies and projects conducted by the District or other agencies. May include scheduling, coordination, leading and facilitating NPDES-related committees and workgroups.
• Review consultant progress and work products and prepare contract documentation.
• Critically assess stormwater quality improvement programs and plans to identify potential funding sources, feasibility, and system impact, and anticipated environmental documents required.
• Develop program budgets, determine costs and benefits of existing and proposed stormwater quality and water conservation programs and projects.
• Interact with District staff, Copermittees, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to timely address questions and complaints.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Flood Control Planner:

$28.71 - $44.08 Hourly

$4,976.09 - $7,640.69 Monthly

$59,713.06 - $91,688.27 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of: Basic principles of water quality control and water resource management; basic principles of either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic, and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, and general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.

Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze planning problems, technical studies, and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action.

Associate Flood Control Planner

$36.37 - $56.29 Hourly

$6,303.75 - $9,757.78 Monthly

$75,645.02 - $117,093.39 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. (A Master's degree in planning, public administration, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the non-specialized required experience.)

Experience

OPTION I

Water Resource Planning Review: Two years of responsible professional planning or engineering experience which includes one year of public works planning or engineering.

OPTION II

Environmental Planning: Two years of responsible professional environmental planning experience.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s.

Knowledge of: Principles of water quality control and water resource management; either environmental, chemical, civil, agricultural, geotechnical, or sanitary engineering principles relating to the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes, or relating to the control of water pollution and the management of source ground water; social, economic and environmental conditions which affect public works planning; research, analytical, and statistical methods applicable to public works planning; advanced methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports; modern theories, current trends, general principles and practices of urban and public works planning; local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices; CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act (404, 401), ESA, California Fish and Game Code, and other applicable state and federal regulations and guidance; "Water of the US and the State" and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans.

Ability to: Analyze water degradation and pollution and make recommendations for elimination and control; apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to stormwater planning projects; research, compile, analyze, and interpret data; communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of situations; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; analyze complex planning problems, technical studies and documents, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action; analyze environmental impacts and make recommendations to minimize or avoid these impacts; conduct biological site surveys; prepare technical environmental reports and comply with federal, state, and local laws.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

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Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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