County of San Mateo
Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Burlingame, California, United States, 94010
The Environmental Health Services Division of San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Environmental Health Program Supervisor – Hazardous Materials Program .
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
The Position Working under general supervision, the successful candidate will supervise, direct, organize, manage, evaluate, audit, and provide accountability for one or more Environmental Health programs in areas encompassing hazardous materials/hazardous waste and environmental health program outreach for pollution prevention, public health protection, and environmental health operations. The current vacancy supervises staff in the Environmental Health Services Division's hazardous materials/hazardous waste areas and Pollution Prevention programs. This position is located in San Mateo, but will require some travel/driving throughout the county to perform the duties of the job. The Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor will work in the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) program and additionally oversee the Pollution Prevention Program. In addition to supervising Pollution Prevention Program work, this position will supervise CUPA regulatory programs, including the Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program, Hazardous Waste Generator (HWG) Program, California Accidental Release Prevention Program, Hazardous Materials Program Fees, Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Program, and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Tank Program. Key responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise on the Hazardous Waste Generator program and supervising a team of nine specialists across multiple programs. Additionally, the supervisor will also serve in a leadership capacity with the District Attorney's office, political leaders, and county management, and will ensure compliance with all inspection and reporting requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will provide programmatic supervision around website management, messaging, and outreach services for grant work and to other programs within the Division, and ensure messaging and branding alignment with County Health. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a strong commitment to public service. More specifically, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proficient in all CUPA regulatory program areas and possess a valid ICC (International Code Council) certification as an underground tank inspector. Knowledgeable of the division's enforcement options, such as the Hazardous Materials Administrative Enforcement Orders (AEO) and the District Attorney referral processes. Experienced with at least four years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management in the areas of storage, transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste; underground tank construction, monitoring and removal; or underground tank site remediation. Knowledgeable of hazardous materials management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems; laws, regulations and codes governing hazardous materials; emergency response procedures and protocols; government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health and hazardous materials management; basic practices in the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. Knowledgeable of contract and grant monitoring and expenditures, grant applications, RFP processes. Approachable and politically astute with a supervisory style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect and commitment from employees. An experienced hazardous materials management professional with a thorough understanding of the full range of issues, practices and regulations related to the CUPA programs. An innovative leader who has collaborated with other agencies with positive outcomes that benefited public health and public education. Technologically savvy and knowledgeable of electronic field inspection systems and other computer-based technologies utilized by regulatory agencies. Highly focused and organized, capable of establishing and implementing program budgets. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced regulatory environment. An excellent problem-solver with superior oral and written communication skills. Enthusiastic for and dedicated to public service. Possess of a four- year degree from an accredited university and any combination of graduate-level education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility is desirable . Possession of a California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is preferred, but not required. In addition, the
ideal candidate
will have
four years
of progressively responsible experience in an environmental health field, such as hazardous materials management, infectious waste, or food sanitation, including at least two years of experience with a regulatory agency. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This position requires a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as an underground tank inspector . If you do not have the ICC certification, you will be required to acquire it within six months of being hired.The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires local agency inspectors conducting underground storage tank (UST) inspections to have a current inspector certificate from the International Code Council (ICC). NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage, audit, and standardize activities in assigned program area. Within a team concept, organize and supervise the activities of professional staff. Monitor and measure programmatic trends and effectiveness by regularly extracting data inputs. Participate in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions. Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Evaluate program needs and recommend budget changes and allocations. Keep current on developments in field of expertise through participation in professional organizations, attending training programs, and reviewing current legislation. Develop/maintain program guides for assigned program area. Maintain liaison with federal, state and local officials regarding standards and regulations; serve as advisor to agencies, commissions and other groups on environmental health issues and problems. Make presentations to city, county, and special district councils/boards, citizen groups, business owners and others on environmental health issues and programs. Interpret and enforce state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes in areas of environmental health pertaining to assigned program area. Evaluate workload of personnel and effectiveness of program in assigned area and prepare reports with recommendations for program modifications. Review proposed legislation; prepare and review administrative and technical reports and studies reports and studies. Confer with management on significant program issues, needs, conflicts, problems and accomplishments. Perform other duties as assigned. Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as an underground tank inspector within six months from date of hire. Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Hazardous Materials: Four years increasingly responsible experience in a relevant environmental health field such as hazardous materials management, infectious waste, food sanitation, etc. Knowledge of:
The environmental health provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, and the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health Services pertaining to environmental health standards and local ordinances.Public health/environmental health inspection and investigation principles, practices, and administrative procedures.The principles and techniques of program management. Skill/Ability to:
Plan, organize and supervise the work of others.Manage programs in a team environment.Train others in the principles and techniques of enforcement work.Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.Speak effectively and make public presentations.Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence. Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply . Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT:Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply" button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Monday, August 25, 2025, by 11:59 P.M. PST Application Screening:
Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29, 2025 Panel Interviews:
Wednesday, September 10 and/or Thursday, September 11, 2025
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
HR Contact: Priscilla Bermudez (080725) (Environmental Health Program Supervisor - Exempt - J007)
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Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
The Position Working under general supervision, the successful candidate will supervise, direct, organize, manage, evaluate, audit, and provide accountability for one or more Environmental Health programs in areas encompassing hazardous materials/hazardous waste and environmental health program outreach for pollution prevention, public health protection, and environmental health operations. The current vacancy supervises staff in the Environmental Health Services Division's hazardous materials/hazardous waste areas and Pollution Prevention programs. This position is located in San Mateo, but will require some travel/driving throughout the county to perform the duties of the job. The Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor will work in the Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) program and additionally oversee the Pollution Prevention Program. In addition to supervising Pollution Prevention Program work, this position will supervise CUPA regulatory programs, including the Hazardous Materials Business Plan Program, Hazardous Waste Generator (HWG) Program, California Accidental Release Prevention Program, Hazardous Materials Program Fees, Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Program, and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Tank Program. Key responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise on the Hazardous Waste Generator program and supervising a team of nine specialists across multiple programs. Additionally, the supervisor will also serve in a leadership capacity with the District Attorney's office, political leaders, and county management, and will ensure compliance with all inspection and reporting requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will provide programmatic supervision around website management, messaging, and outreach services for grant work and to other programs within the Division, and ensure messaging and branding alignment with County Health. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a strong commitment to public service. More specifically, the ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proficient in all CUPA regulatory program areas and possess a valid ICC (International Code Council) certification as an underground tank inspector. Knowledgeable of the division's enforcement options, such as the Hazardous Materials Administrative Enforcement Orders (AEO) and the District Attorney referral processes. Experienced with at least four years of journey level experience in hazardous materials management in the areas of storage, transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste; underground tank construction, monitoring and removal; or underground tank site remediation. Knowledgeable of hazardous materials management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems; laws, regulations and codes governing hazardous materials; emergency response procedures and protocols; government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health and hazardous materials management; basic practices in the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. Knowledgeable of contract and grant monitoring and expenditures, grant applications, RFP processes. Approachable and politically astute with a supervisory style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect and commitment from employees. An experienced hazardous materials management professional with a thorough understanding of the full range of issues, practices and regulations related to the CUPA programs. An innovative leader who has collaborated with other agencies with positive outcomes that benefited public health and public education. Technologically savvy and knowledgeable of electronic field inspection systems and other computer-based technologies utilized by regulatory agencies. Highly focused and organized, capable of establishing and implementing program budgets. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced regulatory environment. An excellent problem-solver with superior oral and written communication skills. Enthusiastic for and dedicated to public service. Possess of a four- year degree from an accredited university and any combination of graduate-level education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility is desirable . Possession of a California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is preferred, but not required. In addition, the
ideal candidate
will have
four years
of progressively responsible experience in an environmental health field, such as hazardous materials management, infectious waste, or food sanitation, including at least two years of experience with a regulatory agency. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This position requires a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as an underground tank inspector . If you do not have the ICC certification, you will be required to acquire it within six months of being hired.The California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires local agency inspectors conducting underground storage tank (UST) inspections to have a current inspector certificate from the International Code Council (ICC). NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage, audit, and standardize activities in assigned program area. Within a team concept, organize and supervise the activities of professional staff. Monitor and measure programmatic trends and effectiveness by regularly extracting data inputs. Participate in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions. Assist in training and orientation of new personnel. Evaluate program needs and recommend budget changes and allocations. Keep current on developments in field of expertise through participation in professional organizations, attending training programs, and reviewing current legislation. Develop/maintain program guides for assigned program area. Maintain liaison with federal, state and local officials regarding standards and regulations; serve as advisor to agencies, commissions and other groups on environmental health issues and problems. Make presentations to city, county, and special district councils/boards, citizen groups, business owners and others on environmental health issues and programs. Interpret and enforce state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes in areas of environmental health pertaining to assigned program area. Evaluate workload of personnel and effectiveness of program in assigned area and prepare reports with recommendations for program modifications. Review proposed legislation; prepare and review administrative and technical reports and studies reports and studies. Confer with management on significant program issues, needs, conflicts, problems and accomplishments. Perform other duties as assigned. Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) certification as an underground tank inspector within six months from date of hire. Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Hazardous Materials: Four years increasingly responsible experience in a relevant environmental health field such as hazardous materials management, infectious waste, food sanitation, etc. Knowledge of:
The environmental health provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, and the rules and regulations of the State Department of Health Services pertaining to environmental health standards and local ordinances.Public health/environmental health inspection and investigation principles, practices, and administrative procedures.The principles and techniques of program management. Skill/Ability to:
Plan, organize and supervise the work of others.Manage programs in a team environment.Train others in the principles and techniques of enforcement work.Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.Speak effectively and make public presentations.Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence. Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply . Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT:Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply" button . If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/
to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Monday, August 25, 2025, by 11:59 P.M. PST Application Screening:
Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29, 2025 Panel Interviews:
Wednesday, September 10 and/or Thursday, September 11, 2025
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
HR Contact: Priscilla Bermudez (080725) (Environmental Health Program Supervisor - Exempt - J007)
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