Environmental Specialist

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: $8,161.75 - $10,937.50 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time - Classified

Job Number: R05241

Location: District, CA

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Description

Closing Date: 02/20/26*

The position is now open-until-filled*

*For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Campus: Central Services

Salary Grade: C3-68

Starting Salary: $8,161.75 (per month) plus benefits

Full Salary Range: $8,161.75 - $10,937.50 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties to ensure a comprehensive compliance program on multiple campuses for the management of all related environmental programs and issues.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the numerous aspects of campus wide environmental programs. Writes technical documents and annual updates, such as the Hazardous Materials Business Plans [HMBPs], including uploads using CERS.
Prepares periodic regulatory reports for areas such as E-waste, annual hazardous waste, air quality, industrial waste and Closure reports.
Works with various agencies (Bay Area Quality Management District, California Integrated Water Management Board, Department of Environmental Health, Department of Health Services, etc.) to maintain environmental compliance.
Participate in inspections on the campuses that store hazardous materials and waste; advises how the areas should be maintained; defines areas of improvement to meet district standards.
Maintains detailed records with the highest level of record-keeping accuracy on training, manifests, universal waste management, and other environmental programs.
Participates in the Closure process of defining residue waste in any area for re-utilization. Continue with the process through the closure plan, remedial activities, analytical verification of cleanup standards and final report editing.
Performs waste determinations directly or with third party consultants for environmental sampling; interprets and reports analysis to agencies.
Coordinates and performs data management for tracking all Universal Waste and Electronic Waste generated from all campus locations.
Manages, signs, and tracks all outgoing Hazardous Waste Manifests and associated annual DTSC manifest reporting.
Partners with campus departments, specifically Plant Services, to verify that essential changes, modifications or improvements are made to environmental standards.
Develops environmental programs and training including online and conducts training through direct instruction or by hands-on demonstration; answers technical questions; and demonstrates the application of environmental rules.
Communicates effectively to the campus staff in a manner to enhance environmental compliance.
Performs HAZMAT/Waste inspections; maintains logs and spreadsheets of findings, share records with staff for instruction and progressive improvement.
Responds to immediate environmental and/or operational concerns, and spills for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and to maintain a functional educational environment; provides reports on activities as requested by departmental administrator.
Safeguards district property; adheres to all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental safety issues.
Attends and participates in District and/or College provided training or information sessions; incorporates new information or technology into existing job duties.
Uses safety equipment, supplies, and procedures to perform job duties, as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to the district-wide environmental compliance programs.
Inspection protocols and regulatory interface with agency inspectors.
Chemistry and comprehensive industrial hygiene.
Waste characteristics and waste determinations, familiarity with waste profiles.
Technical knowledge tempered with the ability to explain each compliance aspect.

Ability to:

Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures (such as the application of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Permitting Requirements, Storage Standards and Spill Control Measures) and other detailed programs tailored to the level of each department on campus.
Provide coordination or response to chemical spills and leaks with either the campus staff or with an environmental contractor, including the completion of all notifications.
Support the Contingency Plan for each campus or building occupied by the colleges.
Exhibit very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact, patience, and courtesy in developing effective working relationships with others.
Perform administrative duties as assigned, including updating large spreadsheets and uploads
Effectively manage time and meet schedules for high volume productivity.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
Work independently and under minimal supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Bachelor's degree in a science field including course work in environmental studies/science chemistry or related disciplines AND three (3) years of experience in a comparable position.
Working knowledge and experience with California Title 22 regulations and Air District permits and regulations.

License or Certification

Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.
Certification classes in asbestos and/or lead (preferred).
Hazardous Materials DOT certification course (preferred).
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response - HAZWOPER certification (preferred).
Registered Environmental Assessor certification or related certification (preferred).