Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives, protecting our environment while improving water quality? Join the City of Corona's Public Works team and play a vital role in shaping the future of our community! We're seeking a driven and journey level Environmental Compliance Coordinator to help with storm water management activities. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, well-being, and prosperity of our residents. If you're ready to leave your mark on a thriving community, we encourage you to apply!

We're looking for an Environmental Compliance Coordinator to be part of our Environmental Services Group and help administer storm water activities. This is your chance to contribute towards adoption of a new Tri-County NPDES Permit, collaborating with Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, in addition to various City departments. Your expertise will drive the future of our community through implementation of the new Permit, ensuring City compliance for municipal facilities, construction sites, commercial/industrial facilities, and assisting staff on various capital improvement plan projects.

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of storm water and non-storm water compliance inspections and field work in conformance with the City's Storm Water Ordinance and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit for municipal facilities, construction sites, residential, and commercial and industrial businesses. Compliance and field work to include: erosion and sediment control; evaluation of existing site design, source and structural control Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to outdoor work and storage areas, vehicle and equipment fueling and maintenance, waste handling; delivery areas and loading docks; illicit and illegal connections to the City's storm/sewer drain systems; compliance with applicable construction standards, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP); material inspection; and observation of construction of various treatment control BMPs during and post-construction. Other responsibilities may include: monitoring and sampling of storm water and non-storm water runoff; keeping project diaries; updating various databases; and coordinating with other City departments and agencies.

Knowledge & Education

• Equivalent to an associate's degree in environmental science, biology or closely related field and five years work related experience in storm water management;

Or

• High School Diploma and seven years experience in public works or environmental inspection with an emphasis in performing storm water compliance inspections.

• Knowledge of City NPDES Ordinance and guidelines and regulations pertaining to local government operations, industrial storm water pollution prevention plans and BMPs for industrial facilities,
• Knowledge of SWPPP goals and guidelines and regulations pertaining to local government operations, Federal Clean Water Act,
• Knowledge of basic engineering concepts and practices and biological and chemical principals as related to water quality issues, sampling and laboratory methods, research techniques, public relations principles;
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, engineering plans, maps, legal descriptions, title reports, local ordinances and codes and department operating procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures of mapping, drafting, specification development and other technical functions in support of a civil engineering office; permitting procedures; research techniques;
• Understanding of laws and ordinances governing land use, legal property descriptions and utility construction; engineering symbols and terminology; engineering mathematics; data entry and filing techniques.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate a computer terminal and use geographic information systems, permitting, digital media and computer-aided design software as well as word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software; operate standard office equipment;
• Ability to research property ownership, valuation and other legal matters;
• Ability to prepare and update maps and engineering documents related to City infrastructure;
• Ability to read, interpret, understand and prepare engineering records;
• Ability to organize, file and maintain engineering records;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; prepare and maintain notes, reports, maps, specifications and descriptions; make mathematical computations;
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, developers/contractors, consultants, business representatives, and the general public.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Class C California driver's license is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, technical certification for Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and one of the following:
  1. Certificate as a Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ),
  2. or Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC),
  3. or Certified Erosion Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI) within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a technical certification for Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) within eighteen (18) months of appointment is desirable.

Characteristics

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work.
• A high performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor.
• Ability to build and maintain the trust of coworkers, subordinates, and city staff.
• A genuine interest in supporting the employees.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for first review of application is Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period.

Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a HireVue virtual interview. In person interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 26, 2025. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies.

The successful candidate may be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 399.1 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.6 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

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