Environmental Health Administrator

Environmental Health Administrator at City of Malibu, CA summary :

The Environmental Health Administrator plans, directs, and administers the City's wastewater management program, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. They oversee inspections, review technical submissions, coordinate public outreach, and provide expert guidance on onsite wastewater treatment systems. This role involves collaborating with multiple agencies, managing projects and budgets, and representing the department in community and governmental meetings.

Salary : $119,184.00 - $155,508.00 Annually

Location : Malibu City Hall, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number :

Department : Community Development Department

Division : Environmental Sustainability

Opening Date : 09 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 20 / : 59 PM Pacific

Description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists in planning, directing, administering and evaluating the City-wide Wastewater Management Program, including the development and implementation of new ordinances and regulations to promote the facilitation of decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, safety inspections, training and policy administration; administers and conducts plan check reviews of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems; provides complex professional staff assistance to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in a manner that achieves environmental health protection using a balanced approach to meet the needs of the regulated industry and the community
• Has knowledge of the planning, development, implementation, and administration of municipal wastewater management programs
• Analyzes complex technical and operational problems and recommends cost-effective solutions
• Communicates effectively in meetings and makes formal presentations to community groups, other agencies, and elected officials
• Establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the public
• Exercises good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Education :

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, public health, biological science, chemistry, physical science, or a related field.

Experience :

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment system design, construction, inspection, and / or compliance, including experience with onsite treatment systems.

Licenses and Certifications :

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

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Paid Holidays : 9 paid holidays plus paid Winter Break (December 24 - January 1).

Malibu City Hall is closed on the following holidays :

Vacation Leave :

1-5 years : 96 hours per year.

6-10 years : 120 hours per year.

11 years or more : 160 hours per year.

Sick Leave : 96 hours per year.

Vacation and sick leave cash-out provision. A portion of vacation leave can be cashed out at the applicable accrual year for qualifying employees. A portion of sick leave can be cashed out at the applicable accrual year for qualifying employees.

The City participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New members to CalPERS, new PEPRA formula 2% at 62, three-year average, 8.25% member contribution; classic CalPERS members 2% at 55, one-year average, the City pays the member contribution for classic CalPERS members. The City does not contribute to Social Security.

Health, Dental, Long Term / Short Term Disability, Life and Vision Insurance are all covered.

Health Insurance : A selection of health plans is available from CalPERS. The City will provide 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents up to the PERS Platinum PPO health plan level. Dental and Vision : 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents.

A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is available for employee participation. The City will match up to $50.00 per pay period of a contribution to our 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

The City offers an Alternative Work Schedule (9 / 80). Subject to the discretion of management.

Employee Assistance Program; Tuition Reimbursement ($2,500 per fiscal year).

Employees have the option to sign up with the Ventura County Credit Union.

This position is 100% in-person at Malibu City Hall and is not eligible for hybrid remote work.

New hire and promotional appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months.

Federal law requires mandatory contribution for each employee of 1.45%.

In compliance with the Immigration & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THE BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

THE CITY OF MALIBU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

02

Describe your experience and primary responsibilities planning, organizing, managing, and directing Wastewater Management Programs. Be sure to also include your job title(s), employer(s), length of employment, in which you acquired the experience. If you do not have this type of experience, please type "No experience."

03

Describe your experience addressing complex problems and developing recommendations to resolve issues related to the Wastewater Management Program and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) projects. Be sure to also include your job title(s), employer(s), length of employment, in which you acquired the experience. If you do not have this type of experience, please type "No experience."

04

Please provide details of your experience and knowledge of State laws, local, City codes, ordinances, and regulations governing Wastewater Management Programs, which ensures the environmental compliance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), including the Operating Permit program. Include specific examples of any inspections and investigations you have conducted in these areas. If you do not possess this experience, please type "no experience".

05

Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to Wastewater Management Programs and include how you have used this information to prepare technical reports. If you do not possess this experience, please type "no experience".

06

Please provide details of your experience from a work setting where you delivered trainings or presentations to an audience related to outreach and educational programs regarding Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) issues. How did you prepare, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the result? If you do not possess this experience, please type "no experience".

07

Describe your experience and approach to supervision / leadership, along with the type of work culture you would strive to develop. Please use specific examples.

08

Briefly describe your experience conducting and participating in meetings with City officials, City boards and or the public.

09

Describe your experience with project management. Include writing, researching, reporting, budgeting, and information tracking experience. List some successful projects.

10

Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, or other stakeholders when coordinating projects. In your response, include the name of the employer where you gained this experience, the job title, number of years of experience, and examples that demonstrates your experience. Employer(s) where you obtained the experience must be included in the previous work experience / education sections to be considered qualifying. If you do not have this experience, please type "no experience".

11

Please share a situation in which you were required to verbally explain a new process or procedure to a coworker, customer, or the public. What approach did you take to ensure clear communication, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the result?If you do not possess this experience, please type "no experience".

12

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

Required Question

Keywords :

wastewater management, environmental health, onsite wastewater treatment systems, regulatory compliance, environmental inspections, public outreach, municipal environmental programs, water quality control, program administration, environmental regulations