Landfill Operations Inspector

Job Description:

Landfill Operations Inspector

Description

The Job

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The Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) is looking for a Landfill Operations Inspector who can perform inspection and maintenance of disposal sites to ensure contract and regulatory compliance are met. This position will perform on-site landfill inspection and maintenance of various landfill components, including sanitary landfill construction, landfill covers, leachate collection system, gas collection systems, drainage systems and leachate pumping systems, and water supply and distribution systems. This position also analyzes and makes recommendations concerning the adherence to technical document specifications.

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Landfill Operations Inspector job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

2) Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

3) Physical: Employees regularly walk, stand, bend, squat and occasionally work near equipment on rough, uneven, rocky or slippery surfaces. Employees are exposed to dust, vehicle emissions, noise, odors and extremes in temperature and humidity.

4) Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE (1) of the following options:
Option 1:
Three (3) years of experience as a Scale Supervisor I, Scale Supervisor II, or Engineering Technician II, III, IV or V within the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Division OR equivalent experience.
Option 2:
Three (3) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of Public Works Facilities (roadway, flood, or solid waste), which includes operating heavy equipment and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience OR equivalent experience.
Option 3:
Two (2) years of experience at a landfill or transfer station, inspecting the operation and maintenance of construction equipment in order to ensure compliance with technical documents and regulatory agency requirements.
Option 4:
Two (2) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment at a landfill/transfer station, which includes one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
Substitution : Possession of a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification may substitute for 1 year of the non-lead or non-supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with MOLO, Class B license, and experience working on a landfill are highly desired.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$57,428.80 - $78,811.20 Annually