Manages the regulatory and compliance operations for the Department of Environmental Management, including but not limited to Solid Waste and Wastewater; conduct audits and assessments, manage permits, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Administration Division in Hilo.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
- Manages regulatory, compliance, violations, and non-compliance operations for the Department of Environmental Management.
- Monitors and ensures departmental compliance with environmental regulations pertaining to solid waste management, wastewater treatment and disposal, recycling programs, and pollution control.
- Monitors the status and progress of regulatory and compliance projects, non-compliance, violations, and penalty fees; ensures projects are adhering to timeline; and provides updates to the director.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures, develops standards and ensures compliance and addresses violations and non-compliance, directs and provides overall program guidance, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations; provides guidance and training of staff regarding regulatory requirements, compliance, and non-compliance.
- Oversees the preparation and ensures submission of required environmental permits, renewals, and reports to federal, state, and county agencies.
- Serves as the point of contact for the department in regard to regulatory and compliance operations; works with other departments, private, local, state, and federal agencies
- Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of regulatory compliance activities, including permits, reports, correspondence, and monitoring data.
- Facilitates inspections and audits, and negotiates permit conditions and enforcement actions.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and procedures; identifies areas for improvement and recommends corrective action.
- Stays up to date of federal, state and local environmental regulations relevant to the regulatory and compliance operations of the department.
- Develops and implements goals, and evaluates and guides department in implementation of environmental and regulatory changes.
- Drafts and monitors legislation and provides departmental testimony for hearing on pertinent and relevant issues.
- May supervise, plan, assign and reviews work of subordinates; develop, conduct, and coordinate orientation, training and development of subordinates.
- Operate a vehicle to perform work-related travel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
- graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
- five (5) years of experience in overseeing or managing environmental compliance programs or projects, and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: environmental regulations and practices and related guidelines; enforcement and appeals processes as it relates to environmental compliance issues; principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis; all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations; principles and practices of environmental protections services; standard and accepted pollution treatment and control processes for air, water, solid waste, toxic waste, and hazardous materials; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; structure and organization of public sector agencies; standard office procedures; practices, and equipment; modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; and proper English, spelling, and grammar.
Ability to: understand, interpret, and explain a variety of highly technical and specialized compliance laws, regulations, and guidelines; organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive monitoring and reporting program related to a variety of environmental compliance issues; perform a wide variety of analytical duties and tasks with little to no supervision; analyze budget and technical reports on a continuous basis; observe performance and evaluate outside contractors and consultants; prepare, administer, and monitor assigned budget; manage a team of professional and technical consultants, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions recommend/implement effective solutions in support of stated goals and objectively.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
- Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
- Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
- County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
- Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
- Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
- Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
- Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
- Credit Union Membership
- Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver's license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates.
Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
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