-Job Class Specifications-

City of West Covina

Management
Class Specification
January 1998
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Job Summary
Administers waste management programs including oversight of landfill monitoring and regulatory reporting, city waste collection systems; recycling and disposal of hazardous waste; and, air and water quality compliance.

Essential Functions

1. Manages the City's solid waste enforcement and disposal programs.
   
   
2. Ensures that landfill or waste disposal facilities in the city are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
   
   
3. Studies waste collection systems and determines programs which best meet the needs of the community.
   
   
4. Administers gas and groundwater monitoring programs and directs remedial action to correct evidence of contamination or undesirable trends.
   
   
5. Reviews, revises and reports on the City's Source Reduction Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element.
   
   
6. Participates as a member of various regional boards and coordinates City waste enforcement activities with various State and Federal agencies.
   
   
7. Monitors all legislation, rules and regulations relating to landfill operations as well as waste enforcement and collection.
   
   
8. Prepares and presents reports to the City Council, community and regional groups, and enforcement agencies.
   
   
9. Provides administrative staff support for the Waste Management and Environmental Quality Commission.
   
   
10. Supervises an assigned staff.
    
    
11. Prepares and presents the department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledges and Abilities

Knowledge of the physical, biological, and social sciences used in environmental health and safety; landfill management principles including gas collection and groundwater monitoring systems; waste disposal methods; federal and local laws pertaining to public health and safety; environmental research and statistical methods; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience:

Four years experience in the management and supervision of solid waste and/or environmental services including environmental health issues in the area of landfill maintenance and operations.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science, Environmental Health Services or related field.

License:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California or other requirements as may later be determined needed by a local enforcement agency. Possession of a class C California Driver's License.

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