ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (P2/P3)
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607, Phone: 510-464-7900
ABAG Job #1485
Salary Range: $4,735 - $6,917 per month depending on qualifications
Company Web Site: www.abag.ca.gov
To view the official job announcement or to obtain the employment application, go to www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html

POSITION SUMMARY
Contract-funded, full-time, limited duration position for 1 year, likely to be funded for an additional three years. Under supervision, incumbent will assist the Regional Water Quality Control Board to work on preparing, reviewing, and commenting on environmental documents to protect surface water, groundwater and aquatic habitats and species related to work being done by the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). Typical tasks include reviewing permit applications, writing permits for NPDES discharges and water quality certifications and waste discharge requirements for projects; reviewing monitoring reports for capital and maintenance projects; participating in collaborative meetings pertaining to projects and programs of the funding agency; and providing early technical review and regulatory guidance during the project design phase. Projects may also include maintenance of stream channels and water supply infrastructure, and habitat restoration in streams and wetlands. A limited percentage of work time will be spent traveling for meetings and project site visits.

TYPICAL DUTIES (The examples may not cover all duties that may be performed)

• Review and comment on permit applications
• Provide early technical and regulatory guidance to applicants
• Attend meetings and conduct site visits
• Prepare permit documents to ensure protection of water quality & beneficial uses
• Track permit compliance, perform site inspections, and review monitoring reports
• Review project environmental impact documents prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
• Manage timelines for review of applications
• Manage permit work products and files
• Participate in a variety of on-going watershed and project specific collaborative efforts

The majority of the work will be conducted from the office during regular business hours, but the job will also entail travel to locations of proposed and existing projects for the SCVWD and attendance at meetings.

After appropriate training, the incumbent will be expected to work independently. The candidate should be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong interest in implementing state and federal clean water regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of stream and wetland geomorphology, hydrology and biology
• Experience in evaluations for capital, maintenance or habitat restoration projects in streams, riparian areas and wetlands
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and plans
• Working understanding of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to protection of water quality and beneficial uses
• Experience in environmental impact report preparation and review
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to procedure, project management, and scheduling
• Ability to work with others and furnish products in a timely manner
• Diligence and diplomacy in working with applicants and other agencies in group and individual settings
• Requires MS Office (Word and Excel), data processing, and other basic computer application skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental policy, environmental economics, and/or a science or engineering degree such as environmental studies, geology, geography, hydrology, or ecology and a minimum of two years of relevant professional or research experience is required for the P2 level or three years for the P3 level or any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is qualifying. A Master’s degree or higher is desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work location is at the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board in downtown Oakland. CA driver’s license is required. For additional information on ABAG visit www.abag.ca.gov

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $4,735 - $6,917 per month

Pension: Employee pays CalPERS 6.25% of salary toward 2.5% @ age 67 retirement plan

Social Security: Employee pays 6.2% of salary

Deferred Compensation: STARS/UTC 457 and/or ICMA-RC Retirement Plan (Voluntary)

Retiree Medical Account: $100 per month

Health and Dental Plans: Six HMO and three PPO Medical Plans, Dental Insurance, and VSP Vision. Out-of-pocket contribution may be required depending on selected coverage.

Life Insurance: ABAG Paid coverage equal to 2 times annual salary

Other Benefits: Public Transit Vouchers and pre-tax options for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays: Competitive leave package including 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually

APPLICATION PROCESS

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2014. Please submit a cover letter, resume and employment application to:

ABAG H.R. 14-85
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050

Application materials may be dropped off at our main office located at 101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions or assistance, please contact Christina Fong, HR Assistant, at (510) 464-7941.

Reflecting the diversity of California, ABAG is an equal opportunity employer.

AN AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED AND MAY BE OBTAINED AT www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html OR BY SENDING A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE TO ABAG–H.R. 14-85, P.O. BOX 2050, OAKLAND, CA 94604-2050. FOR INFO CALL 510/464-8496. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY BE CLOSED AT ANY TIME. ABAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS ARE PROTECTED AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.