City of San Jose
Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II - Fire Department
City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
The San Jos Fire Department's (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all hazard fire department, responding to more than 100,000 calls for service each year from 34 Fire Stations. SJFDs service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers, and five emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHLs San Jose Sharks (17,500 capacity); PayPal Park, home of MLSs San Jose Earthquakes (18,000 capacity); San Jos State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33,409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more information on the San Jos Fire Department (SJFD), please visit the website here. Position
The San Jos Fire Department is recruiting for one (1) Hazardous Materials Inspector position in the Bureau of Fire Prevention Division. Hazardous Materials Inspector perform annual inspections to verify compliance with the California Fire Code, San Jos Municipal Code, and applicable standards at facilities that use, store, and handle hazardous materials within San Jose. Inspectors evaluate Hazardous Materials Management Plans, closure plans, and hazardous materials system installation plans during the facility inspection process. Facility chemical inventory submittals are evaluated for chemical classification and quantity range calculations. Experienced inspectors may be assigned to participate in installation plan reviews and inspections for the Hazardous Materials Development Services group. Hazardous Materials inspectors routinely provide crossover services as required for backup and customer service needs. Inspectors are cross-trained for customer service enhancement, as needed. Duties
Duties for this position include, but may not be limited to: Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes. Knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses. Knowledge of methods of inspection. Ability to prepare routine reports. Evaluation of applicable codes and standards for compliance determination. Customer education and code enforcement regarding applicable codes and standards. Providing technical assistance to facilities, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, department officers/staff, and Fire Operations staff on the application and/or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations and on resolution of fire safety and hazardous materials issues identified in the design, construction or operations of buildings and integrated systems. Review and analyze hazardous materials inventory statements for chemical classification. Review and analyze hazardous materials management plans, construction documents, monitoring, and treatment system plans for compliance with codes and regulations. Assisting outside agencies and other City Departments including, Code Enforcement, Building Department, Planning Department, Public Works, and Environmental Services-Wastewater Pretreatment. Assist with training of staff as requested. Salary and Benefits
Salary range for this classification is: Hazardous Materials Inspector I: $113,589.84 - $137,985.12 annually Hazardous Materials Inspector II: $125,230.56 - $152,159.28 annually This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience. Qualifications
Hazardous Materials Inspector I Education: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarters units of Chemistry. Experience: None Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. Hazardous Materials Inspector II Education: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarters units of Chemistry. Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience involving industrial or hazardous materials inspection, or development project plan review, permit issuance, enforcement, and explanation of laws, ordinances, and codes, and one (1) year of experience in a position comparable to the Hazardous Materials Inspector I with the City of San Jos. Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Includes: knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes; knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses; knowledge of methods of inspection. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Angela Tea at Angela.Tea@sanjoseca.gov. Contact
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The San Jos Fire Department's (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, all hazard fire department, responding to more than 100,000 calls for service each year from 34 Fire Stations. SJFDs service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers, and five emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHLs San Jose Sharks (17,500 capacity); PayPal Park, home of MLSs San Jose Earthquakes (18,000 capacity); San Jos State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33,409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more information on the San Jos Fire Department (SJFD), please visit the website here. Position
The San Jos Fire Department is recruiting for one (1) Hazardous Materials Inspector position in the Bureau of Fire Prevention Division. Hazardous Materials Inspector perform annual inspections to verify compliance with the California Fire Code, San Jos Municipal Code, and applicable standards at facilities that use, store, and handle hazardous materials within San Jose. Inspectors evaluate Hazardous Materials Management Plans, closure plans, and hazardous materials system installation plans during the facility inspection process. Facility chemical inventory submittals are evaluated for chemical classification and quantity range calculations. Experienced inspectors may be assigned to participate in installation plan reviews and inspections for the Hazardous Materials Development Services group. Hazardous Materials inspectors routinely provide crossover services as required for backup and customer service needs. Inspectors are cross-trained for customer service enhancement, as needed. Duties
Duties for this position include, but may not be limited to: Knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes. Knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses. Knowledge of methods of inspection. Ability to prepare routine reports. Evaluation of applicable codes and standards for compliance determination. Customer education and code enforcement regarding applicable codes and standards. Providing technical assistance to facilities, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, department officers/staff, and Fire Operations staff on the application and/or interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations and on resolution of fire safety and hazardous materials issues identified in the design, construction or operations of buildings and integrated systems. Review and analyze hazardous materials inventory statements for chemical classification. Review and analyze hazardous materials management plans, construction documents, monitoring, and treatment system plans for compliance with codes and regulations. Assisting outside agencies and other City Departments including, Code Enforcement, Building Department, Planning Department, Public Works, and Environmental Services-Wastewater Pretreatment. Assist with training of staff as requested. Salary and Benefits
Salary range for this classification is: Hazardous Materials Inspector I: $113,589.84 - $137,985.12 annually Hazardous Materials Inspector II: $125,230.56 - $152,159.28 annually This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience. Qualifications
Hazardous Materials Inspector I Education: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarters units of Chemistry. Experience: None Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. Hazardous Materials Inspector II Education: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geology, or closely related field, including 18 semester units or 24 quarters units of Chemistry. Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience involving industrial or hazardous materials inspection, or development project plan review, permit issuance, enforcement, and explanation of laws, ordinances, and codes, and one (1) year of experience in a position comparable to the Hazardous Materials Inspector I with the City of San Jos. Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Includes: knowledge of principles and practices of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to the management of hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and industrial wastes; knowledge of quality assurance programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, laboratory equipment, and its uses; knowledge of methods of inspection. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Angela Tea at Angela.Tea@sanjoseca.gov. Contact
For more information about BFP, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr