Open/Promotional Opportunity
Job opening in the
Engineering Department/Environmental Services Division

Household Hazardous Waste Technician I/II

Salary
I: G-47, $3,366 - $4,052 per month; $3,366 per month to start.
II: G-51, $3,694 - $4,463 per month; $3,694 per month to start.
May be placed at either I or II depending on qualifications; COLA April 18, 2008

Final Filing Deadline
Apply immediately! Open until filled.  May close without further notice.

The Position
Perform a variety of tasks in the handling of hazardous waste collected from both households and conditionally exempt small quantity generators at the District's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility in Martinez.

Take a look at the complete Household Hazardous Waste Technician I/II job description.

Recruitment Standards
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: I: One year hazardous waste experience or equivalent. II: Eighteen months of experience comparable to that of a HHW Technician I at the District.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Pass annual physical exam. Successful completion of the following training: 40 hours of HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 hours of annual HAZWOPER refresher training in compliance with regulations; 8 hours of general HHW training; 8 hours of annual CPR and First Aid training and certification; 4 hours of HHW screening training; 4 hours of HazCat
certification training; 4 hours of forklift certification training.

Special Physical Requirement: Must be able to wear respiratory protection equipment for chemical exposure protection.

Selection Procedure 
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a completed District application form and supplemental questionnaire to the Human Resources Office no later than the filing deadline (postmarks are not accepted). An application submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire will not be considered. A resume may be included but does not substitute for a completed application. A screening committee will evaluate the qualifications of each candidate who has met the minimum requirements for this position. The highest ranking candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the examination, and the decision of the screening committee is final. All applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of the review process.

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a drug screen as part of a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.

For an application packet you can:

1. Click on the "Download Application & Supplemental Questionnaire (Adobe Reader required)" link
2. Print the application and supplemental questionnaire on a local printer.
3. Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire by typewriter or by hand (in blue or black ink).
4. Mail the application to:
   
   Human Resources Office
   Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
   5019 Imhoff Place
   Martinez, CA 94553

or call

• 925-229-7109 (recording)

Successful candidates not currently employed in regular status by the District must pass a drug screen as part of a pre-employment physical to be considered for appointment.

Note
The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

About Central San

The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is headquartered 30 miles east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. We serve eleven thriving communities, which together comprise a major regional industrial, commercial, and residential center in the Bay Area.

"Central San" is a progressive sanitary district providing wastewater collection and treatment services to approximately 440,000 people in the central Contra Costa area. Located at the intersection of Interstate 680 and Highway 4, our Martinez-based facility has a treatment plant capacity of 54 million gallons per day.

The District is committed to continuous improvement work processes in a team-based environment. Employees are expected to interact with their supervisors and co-workers as part of a team and contribute to a culture that values employee input and ideas for the benefit of the District ratepayers.

Benefits Include

Insurance: All three-quarter to full-time General employees enjoy fully paid benefits for medical (a choice of three plans, all including vision and chiropractic), dental, life, and long-term disability insurances. Employees entitled to dual medical coverage may receive an additional $155 in cash earnings per month in lieu of a second coverage.

Retirement: District employees are members of the Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement System (2% @ 55) with reciprocity to PERS. In addition to the employer contribution, the District pays the employee's basic contribution.

Leaves: The District offers liberal vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 13 paid holidays plus one birthday holiday per year. Part-time employees' leave benefits are prorated.

Deferred Compensation: The District does not participate in the Social Security System except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. Instead, the District contributes to a 401(a) Money Purchase plan an amount equivalent to the employer portion of contributions to the Social Security System (currently 6.2%) in addition to salary. The District also offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation 457 plan with a choice of three plans and savings and investment options.

Cafeteria Plan: General employees are allowed $100 each month toward the selection of additional benefits. Part-time employees' benefit is prorated

Other Benefits: Other benefits enjoyed by District employees include overtime, employee assistance programs, a tuition reimbursement plan, longevity compensation, a registration differential, a sick leave incentive program, retiree benefits, credit union privileges through the Contra Costa Federal Credit Union, a worldwide travel assistance plan, and a comprehensive wellness program including an on-site gym facility.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Diversity
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging workforce diversity. All aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. The District encourages applications from qualified women and minorities. Reasonable accommodation will be made for disabled applicants to participate in the application and examination process. Please advise Human Resources of special needs in advance of the application deadline and, if accepted for further testing, at least one week prior to the examination.

Agency Shop
Employees working in this job classification must comply with an Agency Shop provision, as contained in the Memorandum of Understanding between the CCCSD Employees' Association Local 1 and the District, which calls for payment of dues, fees, and assessments, or fee in lieu of membership dues. Employment is contingent upon compliance with this Agency Shop agreement.

Immigration Reform Act
The District is committed to employing only American citizens and legal aliens authorized to work in the United States. If employed, you will be required to submit verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Posted
Friday, February 22, 2008

The District encourages workforce diversity and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer

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