Waste Management Principal Engineer - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Waste Management Department has an opportunity for a Waste Management Principal Engineer (WMPE) that will be located in Moreno Valley.
The Waste Resources Principal Engineering position is responsible for environmental permitting, monitoring, remediation; regulatory compliance; and long-term development planning of monitoring and remediation systems.
The WMPE will perform a variety of professional engineering duties in the planning, design development, construction, maintenance and operation of environmental systems for the County's landfills in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations imposed by federal, State, and local agencies including, but not limited to the State Integrated Waste Management Board, California Regional Water Quality Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of Department programs, procedures and services relating to the maintenance and operation including planning, design development, of landfill gas monitoring and collection, leachate collection and extraction systems and groundwater monitoring wells and systems and associated capital improvement projects.
In addition the WMPE will perform professional management work for capital and operating projects and analyze strategic issues within the boundaries of the County policies. Perform and review engineering calculations, prepare cost estimates and manage for contract construction projects and program budget. The incumbent will also assist in administration of consultant and professional service contracts and will develop and maintain various databases and computer files and use engineering software or develop programs to solve specific engineering questions.
The Department desires candidates with knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering especially as they apply to permitting, monitoring and remediation. Local and State Federal environmental and regulatory requirements, and economic analysis, State and Federal standards concerning Public Works Projects and the principles and techniques of project and/or program management, engineering administration, personnel management, project funding and budgeting. Candidates with experience have been responsible for management and supervision of employees, including engineering staff and engineering technicians/aides are highly encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate work of the division.
• Establish division policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to division functions; evaluate pertinent legislative changes and other impending changes.
• Schedule major activities to assure most effective use of personnel and equipment; coordinate contract development and administration with attorneys, public agency staff, elected officials, and others.
• Prepare Board letters, resolutions, financial and technical reports, and propose ordinance and policy revisions; promote good customer relations at all levels of public contact within the division.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of detailed and comprehensive technical reports; may be required to perform technical engineering of a complex or controversial nature.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts and/or agreements for department projects; may prepare bid specifications for purchase of specialized equipment and construction contracts.
• Analyze the utilization and maintenance of a large fleet of heavy construction/landfill equipment; coordinate an effective operator safety program.
• Prepare and evaluate conceptual designs of solid waste facility projects and associated costs.
• Provide technical support for major solid and hazardous waste management plan development and implementation; coordinate technical solid waste matters with cities, State, regional, and County agencies, and with public and private solid waste operators.
• Research, negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts and franchises with public and private entities operating solid waste disposal facilities.
• Maintain and operate landfill sites and environmental systems in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations imposed by federal, State, and local agencies including, but not limited to the State Integrated Waste Management Board, California Regional Water Quality Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations.
• Implement the department's safety program as required by SB 197 and/or Cal OSHA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with purchase and inventory control programs for heavy equipment, fuel, and routine maintenance parts (air and oil filters, various lubricating oils).
• Oversee the following programs: Countywide litter control program, traffic direction, waste recycling, and waste inspection programs.
• Supervise the preparation of design and contract documents for landfill operations, closures, and expansions.
• Supervise the management of construction projects pertaining to landfill operations, environmental systems, closures, and expansions.
• Prepare and evaluate conceptual design of solid waste facility projects and associated costs.
• Research, negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts with private entities for the design and construction of various projects at solid waste facilities.
• Provide technical support for major solid waste management plan development and implementation.
• Coordinate technical matters with State, regional, and local agencies for the permitting and operation of solid waste facilities.
• Prepare and monitor budget estimates and personnel forecasts.
• Oversee the air/groundwater quality detection monitoring, evaluation, and corrective action programs.
• Prepare and evaluate conceptual designs of remediation facility projects and associated costs.
• Supervise landfill gas/groundwater treatment facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Experience: Five years of professional engineering experience, two years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
License: Possession of a valid certification of registration as Civil Engineer or Environmental Engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of modern management, organization, and personnel management; principles and practices of technical civil engineering, especially as they apply to the design, construction, and maintenance of landfill and/or air/water remediation facilities; heavy construction equipment; pertinent State and federal standards and funding considerations; functions and relationships of the federal, State, and local governments and their impact on division activities; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to division projects and activities.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff; analyze complex, technical, and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action; supervise the preparation of comprehensive studies and reports, including recommendations; make effective presentations to and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with other government agencies and the public; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree/License Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
***Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts or Foreign Education Equivalency report. ***
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to current County of Riverside Employees only.
Applicants who are current employees of the Waste Management Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Ebelyn Skinner at eskinner@rivco.org.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
ANNUAL LEAVE for Unrepresented Management Attorneys: Effective July 12, 2012, the specific affected Unrepresented Management Attorney classifications as stated in Article 22 of the Management Resolution will receive an additional 4 hours per pay period to their Annual Leave accrual. This additional leave accrual will expire at the end of the last pay period in June 2014. In addition, the maximum accrual for Annual Leave (or vacation) will be raised by 200 hours for eligible employees only. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.