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Professional Expert - Hazardous Waste and Environmental Compliance Instructor

Inside Higher Ed
Bakersfield, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Kern Community College District

Salary: $30.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Job Type

Job Number: FY21-22-00695

Location: District Office, CA

Department: Clean Energy

Basic Function

This is a professional expert, short term temporary hourly opportunity.

The Kern Community College District's California Compliance School is looking for instructor/trainers with an environmental background and experience in hazardous waste management or enforcement in a legal setting. The ideal instructor will have working knowledge of laws, regulations, permitting and policies related to hazardous waste management. Knowledge of industrial processes and waste generation is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in the specific subject matter being taught (e.g. RCRA, Tiered Permitting, DOT, Air Quality Control, CAA etc.). Skills in training, teaching and verbal presentation are necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Five years of related industry experience is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher is preferred.
  • Hazardous Waste and environmental compliance experience.
  • A minimum of five years of Hazardous Waste and environmental compliance enforcement experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge & Abilities

Strong Knowledge Of

  • California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.5 Hazardous Waste Control
  • Title 40 CFR RCRA
  • Tiered Permitting
  • Title 49 CFR DOT
  • Title 22, Div. 4.5, California Code of Regulations
  • Air Quality Control
  • CAA

Ability To

  • Meet schedules and timelines.
  • Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Travel as required
  • Establish good working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations and facilitate inter-organizational cooperation.
  • Learn College and District organization and applicable operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Utilize internet research, computer word processing, electronic mail, and spreadsheet programs.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed Application Packet Must Include

  • Completed Online Application for Employment form
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
  • Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
  • List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
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Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices._ Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3481681/professional-expert-hazardous-waste-and-environmental-compliance-instructor. Emails will not be accepted.

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