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Manager-Environmental Compliance

Manager-Environmental Compliance

City of Industry CA

Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Plans, directs and implements company environmental programs by performing the following duties personally or through other supervisors and managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
-Writes and implements environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.
-Conducts routine inspections for 22 company locations to detect potential hazards and compliance with company policy and local, state and federal regulations.
-Plans and manages environmental programs to train managers, supervisors and employees on proper handling and disposal of hazardous material.
-Leads environmentally related investigations related to company policy or governmental regulations. Cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for use in responding to legal or regulatory inquiries.
-Provides oversight for all company industrial waste handling to ensure regulatory compliance
(i.e RCRA, non-RCRA universal waste etc.).
-Updates and submits environmental permits/reports for 22 locations, including: California Air Resources Board Annual Report, Annual CUPA Plans/ Permit to Operate, SPCC plans, Hazardous waste minimization-SB 14 reports, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Air Quality Control District permitting (fuel tanks, paint booths, stationary gen sets, vehicle emissions), DTSC annual hauler registration, DTSC Used Oil Hauling Quarterly Report,
-Manage California BIT Inspections, Annual Wastewater Surcharge report, EPA Verification Questionnaires, Hazardous Waste Generator Fees,
-Create and manage a tracking system for company hazardous waste manifests.
-Manage/coordinate the follow up of regulatory inspections at Quinn facilities.
-Coordinates emergency response for reportable spills and/or environmentally related accidents.

Requirements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in related field preferred; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location
This position is at Quinn Company, located in City of Industry CA.

http://www.quinncompany.com/employment/eManager-Environmental Compliancemployment_view.php?job_id=UKXNMQCYN6

Senior Planner - Planning, Building & Development - Community Development

Senior Planner - Planning, Building & Development - Community Development

Tracking Code
PBD.10899.1921
Job Description

This position involves a high level of program administration work under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and assistance in other grant funded housing programs. Primary responsibilities would include grant funded administration of County funded and/or federally funded housing projects. Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the advanced analysis of technical data and major project work in planning and general administration of grant programs. This is a professional position involving responsibility for housing and community development programs. Responsibilities of this position include: assistance with the preparation of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan; administration of the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program or HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and other housing and community development programs in which the County may participate. The candidate will also be responsible for the evaluation of funding applications, the provision of technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, program and project management/financial record keeping abilities, and monitoring of grantee performance. Strong assistance is required in the facilitation of the public participation process and presentations on CDBG, HOME, and/or NSP Programs matters to various Commissions and Committees, the County Board, and other public or private groups. Performs related work as required or assigned. There is a need for staff attendance at occasional night meetings. This is a grant funded position.
Required Skills

Strong management and communication skills needed. Considerable knowledge (and understanding) of community development principles and practices of urban/regional planning, community development or public administration, affordable housing financing and development, and housing and community development programs and resources. Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal legislation affecting community development and housing. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of program/project management and administration. Excellent communication skills as shown by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, community and public officials, State and Federal agency representatives, and members of the public. Ability to prepare and review complex studies and reports. Strong research and analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills.
Required Experience

Completion of a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in urban or regional planning, business or public administration, social science, or a closely related field. Master’s degree is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates holding an advanced degree and/or practical experience with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, or NSP Programs, housing experience preferred. Three years progressively responsible experience in planning at the level of Planner or three years experience in the housing or community development field, with emphasis on housing, is preferred.

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN.
Job Location
Waukegan, IL, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary
$53,778-$65,910 US Dollar (USD)
Applications will be accepted
May 21, 2010

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