Regulatory Compliance Manager II

Salary : $127,479.04 - $162,710.08 Annually

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-8189-01 (O/PW)

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 08/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Notice of Change:

This recruitment has been extended and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Salary: $121,409.60 - $154,960.00 Annually

The Public Works Department is accepting applications to fill one full-time Regulatory Compliance Manager II vacancy in Santa Barbara.

Under direction, oversees staff performing work in a highly regulated environment including establishing regulations, monitoring compliance, and/or taking enforcement and corrective action in areas such as: environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production, environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, environmental mitigation, and records management; coordinates assigned activities with staff in other divisions and departments; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance and administrative support to executive management staff; and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Typically reports to a Level III manager. Provides direct supervision to two or more individuals within a program. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. The Department is comprised of five Divisions: Administration, Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Surveyor's Office, Transportation, and Water Resources. To learn more about the Public Works Department, please visit:

The Ideal Candidate possesses :
•  Experience preparing reports for regulatory agencies
•  Experience with air toxic emissions and modelling
•  Experience with landfill gas collections and emissions monitoring
•  Experience with power generation, renewables, and energy efficiency and management
•  Solution and customer service-oriented
•  Experience working in a public sector, municipality or special district
•  Ability to lead and effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
•  Strong understanding of best practices in performance management Examples of Duties
•  Serves as a member of the County's management team by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities in areas such as: health and environmental inspection program administration, records management unit, or compliance and enforcement.
•  Establishes annual goals and priorities, influences the direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, standards, or operational plans, based upon the County's longer-term strategies.
•  Plans, coordinates, and evaluates environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production; environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, and environmental mitigation programs and projects.
•  Serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical and analytical expertise to develop findings.
•  Manages inspection, enforcement, analysis, and related program and project management activities.
•  Ensures program and project operations comply with regulatory agency and environmental law requirements and standards related, but not limited, to air quality, storm water quality; groundwater quality; under and above ground storage tanks; and hazardous, regulated, and solid waste management.
•  Develops and negotiates contracts and agreements; coordinates with regulatory agencies to negotiate restoration terms and conditions; establishes internal and external partnerships; convenes, facilities and/or attends task force, committee, and related meetings; and responds to inquiries and requests from County staff, vendors and the general public.
•  Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews studies, allocations, and related reports, contracts, proposals, materials, presentations, and other documents; and develops and makes recommendations to higher-level staff.
•  Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in area of assignment; and recommends and implements operational and /or program changes.
•  Develops and administers budgetary and procurement processes; manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions.
•  Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps higher-level management informed of issues/resolution.
•  Oversees the preparation of or prepares contracts, reports, records, plans, and other documents involved in managing the area of assignment; oversees and participates in the research and analysis of policy and related information; and makes recommendations to higher-level management staff.
•  Supervises management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff; and is responsible for conducting performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
•  Coordinates work with the general public, County staff, and external agencies; may represent the County on various professional committees; and may prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and other stakeholders.
•  Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
•  Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental, biological, or physical science; business or public administration, or related field AND ,
•  Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air quality, engineering, and/or solid waste, or a related field, including at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager. Licenses and Certificates
For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge of:
•  Principles, practices, and techniques of regulatory compliance in a public agency setting including environmental, health and safety compliance programs and projects related to waste management services, water and air pollution control, biogas energy production; environmental sensitivity and habitat restoration, and environmental mitigation including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
•  Principles and practices of environmental health in relation to water and hazardous materials compliance.
•  Principles and practices of landfill/biogas collection and control systems.
•  Principles and practices of stormwater management and hydrology.
•  Principles and practices of permit compliance and compensatory mitigation.
•  Principles and practices of environmental monitoring techniques, methods, and quality assurance procedures.
•  Principles and practices of geographical information systems (GIS) software, business intelligence (BI) tools and SQL server databases.
•  Principles and practices of the administrative civil penalty process.
•  Principles and practices of planning and conducting inspections and investigations.
•  Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
•  Management principles, practices, and techniques.
•  Principles and practices of fiscal management and budgeting.
•  Principles and practices of program planning and administration.
•  Personnel management principles and practices, including employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
•  Principles and practices of group facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
•  Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration.
•  Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
•  Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
•  Business systems, equipment, and applications relevant to the area of assignment. Ability to:
•  Effectively administer environmental, health, finance, safety and other regulated programs and activities.
•  Read and interpret maps, engineering plans, aerial photographs, geologic cross-sections and construction diagrams.
•  Manage sample collection for laboratory processing and evaluate laboratory results click apply for full job details