What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accidental Release Prevention (Arp) Engineer position at County of Contra Costa?
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Why Join Contra Costa Health?
Contra Costa County Health is offering an excellent career opportunity to fill one (1) Accidental Release Prevention Engineer position located in the Hazardous Materials Division at Contra Costa County in Martinez, CA.
The Hazardous Materials Division is the designated local agency assigned to implement the Hazardous Materials program to protect the public from exposure to hazardous materials and hazardous waste. If protecting human health and the environment is something you are passionate about, then joining as an Accidental Release Prevention Engineer at Contra Costa Health might be for you. We are looking for someone who is great at reviewing detailed safety plans and conducting audits to ensure compliance with regulations. You will be a technical resource in reviewing and interpreting reports. If you are looking for a challenging role that will allow you to enhance your current knowledge and skills, as well as grow in your career, apply today!
We are looking for someone who:
- Analytical. You will be drawing conclusions from data compiled during audits.
- A team player. You will be working with others as part of audits, inspections, and investigations.
- Attentive to detail. You will be interpreting and critiquing documents and technical reports.
- Goal-focused. You will have various conflicting priorities such as conducting audits, reviewing documents, training workshops, participating in work groups, and other special projects, etc.
- Communicative! You will be conveying information both written and orally to staff, elected officials and members of the public.
- Conducting on-site audits for compliance to the Accidental Release Prevention Program
- Partnering with Department of Conservation and Development in reviewing hazard scores
- Reviewing incident investigations with other staff
- Conducting training workshops for staff
- Writing and reviewing policies for programs
- Assisting team members with their tasks
- You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionals
- You will be addressing issues pertinent to environmental health and environmental justice
- You will be solving complex and interesting issues
- You will be visiting many different industrial sites and get to learn some of their processes
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will have a heavy workload of tasks to accomplish
- You will be conducting trainings on a regular, rotating schedule
- You will be expected to perform field duties which could include heights or temperature swings when walking near process equipment.
Competencies Required:
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Presentation Skills: Formally delivering information to groups
- Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Fact-Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
- Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
- Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying concerns shared by others
To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a Chemical Engineering major or closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years full-time, or its equivalent, experience in the chemical process industries, two (2) years, or its equivalent of which must have been in or closely related to process safety management activities such as: Process Hazard Analysis, operator training, mechanical integrity, Management Of Change, pre-startup review, incident investigation, root cause analysis, damage mechanism review, inherently safer systems, emergency response, contractor safety, and operating procedures; OR the regulation of chemical process industries, such as: process safety, process engineering, project engineering, process design, operations, or research/development.
Substitution: A Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the chemical process industries.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in various environmental health programs
- Experience providing direction to professional and/or support staff
- Experiencing supporting multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience supporting environmental health administration
- Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
- Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ) Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment. The online assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job and candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These competencies may include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Reading Comprehension, Attention to Detail and Writing. (Weighted 100%)
The BCQ is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of May 4, 2026 .
The Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Salary : $138,784 - $168,693