- Notice of Change: this recruitment has been updated to open until filled.
Salary: $108,517.76 - $138,500.96
The Public Works Department is accepting applications to fill
one full-time Environmental Compliance Management Professional Senior vacancy in the
Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division.
Please select which vacancy location(s)
you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies on your application. If you qualify for this position and pass the required selection steps your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.
Under general direction, performs difficult and complex administrative/analytical functions related to the preparation, review and analysis of a variety of functions pertaining to organizational, operational, and/or budgetary operations within County government and departments; policy and procedure studies in support of assigned department(s) and/or job family; functions as subject matter expert in specific areas of assigned duties; plans, directs, and oversees projects and programs with others in the County and the community; provides advanced level staff assistance to management staff and executives; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the third (advanced journey) level in the Management Professional job family. This class is distinguished from subordinate classes within the series by the greater level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature, impact, and scope of the public contact. Incumbents in this job class perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all policies, procedures, and operations related to assigned areas of responsibility.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Reports to a higher-level manager or may report to an executive. Oversees the work of a team or teams of individual contributors through subordinate managers. May exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned management, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. The Department is comprised of five Divisions: Administration, Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Surveyor's Office, Transportation, and Water Resources. To learn more about the Public Works Department, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/pwd/
The Ideal Candidate Possesses:
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Experience preparing reports for regulatory agencies
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Solution and customer service-oriented
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Experience working in a public sector, municipality or special district
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Ability to lead and effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
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Strong understanding of best practices in performance management
These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.
Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Conducts advanced field inspections and environmental monitoring to assess project needs, evaluate environmental impacts, ensure compliance with permit requirements, and recommend corrective actions.
Prepares, reviews, and oversees complex environmental documents and permit applications—including EIRs, EISs, environmental assessments, negative declarations, and categorical exemptions—and presents findings at public hearings and regulatory meetings.
Interprets and applies federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations; negotiates mitigation measures and permit conditions; and serves as a technical consultant on environmental compliance and permitting strategies.
Capital Project Leadership & Oversight
Leads multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of County staff, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project planning, coordination, and delivery.
Initiates and manages feasibility studies, environmental studies, cost estimates, schedules, and project development programs; evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions.
Tracks and monitors project activities and construction work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, environmental conditions, codes, budgets, schedules, and documentation requirements.
Program Administration, Budgeting & Operational Support
Develops, implements, and evaluates environmental compliance programs, operational procedures, and service delivery standards to support departmental and County strategic goals.
Develops and administers budgets, procurement activities, contracts, and consultant agreements; performs fiscal analysis, cost control review, auditing, and payment approval activities.
Conducts research and analysis on regulatory trends, operational issues, and program performance; prepares reports and recommendations; and resolves programmatic and operational issues using independent judgment.
Policy Development, Strategic Planning & Organizational Support
Serves as a technical resource to departments, programs, and project teams; provides expert guidance, direction, and support on environmental compliance and County operations.
Reviews and analyzes departmental operations, programs, activities, and budgets to identify opportunities for organizational, procedural, and policy improvements.
Plans, develops, and implements programs, projects, operational strategies, corrective action plans, and special initiatives aligned with County goals and regulatory requirements.
Oversees consultant activities and implementation strategies, including RFP development, contract negotiation, workflow management, performance monitoring, and technical guidance to departments and leadership.
Leadership, Collaboration & Public Engagement
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, County staff, regulatory agencies, consultants, community organizations, and the public.
Leads interdepartmental and interagency collaboration efforts by facilitating meetings, providing direction, and promoting effective problem-solving and communication.
Prepares and presents complex reports, correspondence, recommendations, and technical information to management, boards, commissions, regulatory agencies, and community groups; may supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
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Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university a field related to environmental compliance and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience involving planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in a field related to environmental compliance
Licenses and Certificates
For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.
Additional Requirements:
May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
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Standard and accepted methods of writing requests for proposals, selecting consultants and negotiating contracts.
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Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization, management, and staffing.
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Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, guidelines, regulations, and statutes.
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Principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal control.
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Principles and practices of public human resources.
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Principles and techniques to plan, develop and coordinate comprehensive local government public relations, communications, and media relations programs.
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Standard research techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires.
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Principles and techniques of administrative analysis, including workload measurement, workflow and layout, work simplification and systems and procedure analysis.
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Principles and practices of local government, including county administration, organization, programs, and functions.
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Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
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Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
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English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to:
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Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data including reports, financial reports, and budgets.
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Compose, coordinate, and edit a variety of educational, informational, and promotional materials for dissemination and use by the County, other agencies, news media, and the general public.
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Apply the principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
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Obtain information through interview process; successfully accomplish multiple assignments; deal firmly and courteously with the public.
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Determine effective method of research; compile data and present it in a form most likely to enhance understanding.
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Prepare reports, statistical data, forms, questionnaires, and surveys.
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Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
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Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
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Analyze situations quickly and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action.
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Effectively deal with high levels of ambiguity and possess the ability to navigate through the ambiguity.
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Exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines.
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Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Make effective presentations to the community and the media.
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Understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex rules and procedures.
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Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
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Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year
probationary period.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to
check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled, first application review is Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM PST. You can view job postings and apply online 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Recruiter:
[email protected]