City of San José
Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II - Fire Department
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II - Fire Department Join to apply for the Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II role at City of San José. The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is a high-volume, high-performance fire department serving the city with a broad mission to protect life, property, and the environment. Position Duties
The San José Fire Department is recruiting for one (1) Hazardous Materials Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Inspectors perform annual inspections to verify compliance with the California Fire Code, San José 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 participate in installation plan reviews and inspections for the Hazardous Materials Development Services group. Inspectors provide crossover services as required for backup and customer service needs and are cross-trained for customer service enhancement as needed. Duties for this position include, but are not 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 QA programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, and laboratory equipment. 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 application and interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations and on resolution of hazards identified in design, construction, or operations. 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, Planning, Public Works, and Environmental Services-Wastewater Pretreatment. Assist with training of staff as requested. Qualifications
Hazardous Materials Inspector I Education: A Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 José. Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, demonstrated in past and current employment history: Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of professional/technical principles and practices, and applicable Citywide/departmental procedures and federal/state rules. Knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to hazardous materials management. Knowledge of QA programs, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of methods of inspection. Communication Skills – Clear oral and written communication; effective listening; openness to others’ ideas. Conflict Management – Ability to reduce tension and present facts and solutions. Customer Service – Anticipates needs and delivers services with professionalism. Decision Making – Identifies issues and develops appropriate solutions. Project Management – Supports projects and agency goals. Selection Process
The selection process will evaluate training and experience based on the application and responses to job-specific questions. Applicants must answer all questions to be considered. AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Additional phases will include one or more interviews. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy. If you have questions, please contact Angela Tea at Angela.Tea@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work. The City of San José will not sponsor visas for this position. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any third party job board system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other departments. Please allow adequate time to submit before the deadline. If you do not receive an automatic confirmation email after submission, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. Salary range: 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 ongoing non-pensionable pay. Final salary is determined by qualifications and experience. Notes
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology • Industries: Government Administration
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Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II - Fire Department Join to apply for the Hazardous Materials Inspector I/II role at City of San José. The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is a high-volume, high-performance fire department serving the city with a broad mission to protect life, property, and the environment. Position Duties
The San José Fire Department is recruiting for one (1) Hazardous Materials Inspector in the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Inspectors perform annual inspections to verify compliance with the California Fire Code, San José 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 participate in installation plan reviews and inspections for the Hazardous Materials Development Services group. Inspectors provide crossover services as required for backup and customer service needs and are cross-trained for customer service enhancement as needed. Duties for this position include, but are not 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 QA programs and procedures, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, and laboratory equipment. 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 application and interpretation of fire safety codes/regulations and on resolution of hazards identified in design, construction, or operations. 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, Planning, Public Works, and Environmental Services-Wastewater Pretreatment. Assist with training of staff as requested. Qualifications
Hazardous Materials Inspector I Education: A Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 José. Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Medical: Respiratory exam. Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, demonstrated in past and current employment history: Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of professional/technical principles and practices, and applicable Citywide/departmental procedures and federal/state rules. Knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, industrial hygiene, or geology as applied to hazardous materials management. Knowledge of QA programs, sampling techniques, statistical analysis, and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of methods of inspection. Communication Skills – Clear oral and written communication; effective listening; openness to others’ ideas. Conflict Management – Ability to reduce tension and present facts and solutions. Customer Service – Anticipates needs and delivers services with professionalism. Decision Making – Identifies issues and develops appropriate solutions. Project Management – Supports projects and agency goals. Selection Process
The selection process will evaluate training and experience based on the application and responses to job-specific questions. Applicants must answer all questions to be considered. AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Additional phases will include one or more interviews. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy. If you have questions, please contact Angela Tea at Angela.Tea@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work. The City of San José will not sponsor visas for this position. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any third party job board system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other departments. Please allow adequate time to submit before the deadline. If you do not receive an automatic confirmation email after submission, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. Salary range: 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 ongoing non-pensionable pay. Final salary is determined by qualifications and experience. Notes
Seniority level: Entry level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology • Industries: Government Administration
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