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$69k-87k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
3 Months Ago
City of Torrance is Hiring an ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OFFICER Near Torrance, CA
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS
ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.____________________________________________________________
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.____________________________________________________________
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Environmental Quality Officer!
The DepartmentAdvancing a Safe, Accessible and Sustainable Built Environment The Community Development Departmentplays a vital role in the continued development, sustainable growth, and success of Torrance. CDD maintains the Building and Safety, Engineering, Environmental (Code Enforcement), the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Mapping, Housing, and Planning Divisions, which serve the community by overseeing redevelopment, comprehensive planning, zoning, housing programs, project planning, permitting, environmental stewardship, NPDES and building and code enforcement.
Responsibilities of the Community Development Department include:
- Building Permits & Online Permitting
- Code Enforcement
- Construction Plan Check and Inspections
- Development Review and Comprehensive Planning
- Engineering Permits and Records
- GIS
- Housing Programs (including Section 8)
- NPDES Administration
- Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance
- Survey Information
- Transportation Planning
The Community Development Department's Neighborhood Services Division is seeking a Environmental Quality Officer to oversee the noise monitoring program at the Torrance Municipal Airport. The incumbents main functions will include investigating noise complaints, educating pilots on the City Noise Abatement program, responding to community questions/concerns, working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), providing updates to the Airport Commission, issuing violation letters, and overseeing the Administrative Hearing Board.
The Environmental Quality Officer also provides education, investigation, and enforcement services throughout the community and ensures land usage is in conformance with health, safety, zoning, and environmental regulations. Performs related work as required. For a full a job description, click here.Education and Experience
Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning, civil engineering, architecture, public administration, social sciences or related fields. Additional qualifying experience, which also includes report writing and public speaking, may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.Two years of public contact experience which includes resolving conflicts and interpreting, applying and enforcing rules, regulations, policies or codes.License and Certificates
A valid California Class C Driver's License.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- Experience in the enforcement of Federal, State and local laws, codes, environmental and zoning regulations and related ordinances is desired;
- Proactive and solution-oriented;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; and
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:Oral Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 1, 2024.)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, clickhere.As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion StatementThe City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$69k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/13/2024
WEBSITE
torrnet.com
HEADQUARTERS
TORRANCE, CA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
TYPE
Private
CEO
FRANK SCOTTO
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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