- Salary
- $70k – $101k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team and perform a variety of complex responsibilities related to the division's Regulatory Compliance Program. This position is responsible for overseeing the technical analyses and documentation of permitting and water quality requirements associated with environmental quality matters, as well as safety training and evaluation, control of hazards, and emergency planning and response in relation to community water utilities. This position is located in San Bernardino.
For more detailed information, refer to the Regulatory Compliance Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Non-Represented Compensation Plan
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certification: A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 and CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-1 must be obtained within 18 months of employment or may be terminated.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Candidate must meet ONE of the following options:
Option 1: Four (4) years of experience in a regulatory compliance, permit acquisition, occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering program. Qualifying experience must include reviewing, preparing, and evaluating regulatory permits, and analyzing compliance with regulatory programs.
Option 2: Four (4) years of experience in a water or wastewater program with responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems and compliance with related regulations.
Substitution: Possession of an Associate's Degree, or possession of 30 units of related coursework and possession of D2 & T1 certifications, may substitute for up to 2 years of qualifying experience as listed above. Ensure education is clearly identified if using this substitution.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying responsibilities, including waste/water permits acquisition; analysis and recommendations for waste/water compliance; researching, interpreting, and applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes related to the operation of waste/water facilities; development of air, land, and water quality objectives; and use of safety methods and procedures.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Experience analyzing compliance with regulatory programs related to water, wastewater and/or air quality
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Math, or a closely related field
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 certificate
- CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-2 certificate
- State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator License Grade 2 certificate
- Lead worker or supervisory experience
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.