Salary : $69,680.00 - $100,984.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-44012-01
Department: Special Districts
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The JobSan Bernardino County's Special Districts Water and Sanitation Division is recruiting for a
Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team and perform a variety of complex responsibilities related to the division's Regulatory Compliance Program. This position is responsible for overseeing the technical analyses and documentation of permitting and water quality requirements associated with environmental quality matters, as well as safety training and evaluation, control of hazards, and emergency planning and response in relation to community water utilities.
This position is located in San Bernardino.For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and the
Non-Represented Compensation PlanThe County also offers an alternative
Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTCertification: A California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 and CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-1 must be obtained within 18 months of employment or may be terminated.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsCandidate must meet ONE of the following options:
Option 1: Four (4) years of experience in a regulatory compliance, permit acquisition, occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering program. Qualifying experience must include reviewing, preparing, and evaluating regulatory permits, and analyzing compliance with regulatory programs.
Option 2: Four (4) years of experience in a water or wastewater program with responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems and compliance with related regulations.
Substitution: Possession of an Associate's Degree, or possession of 30 units of related coursework and possession of D2 & T1 certifications, may substitute for up to 2 years of qualifying experience as listed above. Ensure education is clearly identified if using this substitution.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying responsibilities, including waste/water permits acquisition; analysis and recommendations for waste/water compliance; researching, interpreting, and applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes related to the operation of waste/water facilities; development of air, land, and water quality objectives; and use of safety methods and procedures.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Experience analyzing compliance with regulatory programs related to water, wastewater and/or air quality
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Math, or a closely related field
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Water Distribution Operator Grade D-2 certificate
- CDPH Water Treatment Operator Grade T-2 certificate
- State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator License Grade 2 certificate
- Lead worker or supervisory experience
Selection ProcessApplication Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by
5 PM on November 13th, 2026.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Indicate the Option with which you are qualifying:
- Option A: Four (4) years of experience in a regulatory compliance, permit acquisition, occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental engineering program. Qualifying experience must include reviewing, preparing, and evaluating regulatory permits, and analyzing compliance with regulatory programs.
- Option A with Substitution
- Option B: Four (4) years of experience in a water or wastewater program with responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems and compliance with related regulations.
- Option B with Substitution
- None of the above
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Provide the
name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience.
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Indicate possession of the following California State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) certifications: - CWEA
- T1
- T2 (or higher)
- D1
- D2 (or higher)
- TPO1
- TPO2 (or higher)
- None of the above
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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