APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date: Friday, August 17, 2012
(Postmarks Not Accepted)
SALARY: $ 3,630 - $ 4,432 per month *
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED UNDER THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
APPLICATION.
BENEFITS: Employees in this organizational unit accrue time
off effective the date of hire. After one year of service,
regular employees assigned to the normal forty (40) hours
work week shall accrue vacation leave at the rate of 6.6667
hours for each full calendar month of service. Sick leave with
pay for regular employees assigned to the normal forty (40)
hour work week shall accrue at the rate of eight (8) hours of
sick leave for each full calendar month of service and at the
end of one year will have been compensated for thirteen (13)
holidays. Retirement is provided by an integrated plan of
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS
2.7% @ 55)** and Social Security. The County pays 100% of
employee costs for dental, optical, and medical coverage in
the County-sponsored PPO plan and pays 74% of the costs
for dependent coverage in the same plans. In addition, the
County provides employee and dependent life insurance and
an Employee Assistance Program.
*Furlough- 5 Days in Fiscal Year 12/13
**Retirement Tier 2% @ 60 to be implemented as soon as
administratively possible.
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DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs the maintenance activities
associated with the closed McCourtney Road Landfill site.
Provides reports to supervisor regarding contracted vendors’
compliance with contract; and performs related work as
required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents work with general independence on a variety of
assignments related to landfill maintenance activities, system
operation activities, and transfer station operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Essential:
 Performs maintenance activities at the closed
McCourtney Road Landfill site according to a schedule
that has been developed and routinely updated to meet
Federal and State mandates.
 Monitors
and
operates
leachate
pumping
stations/evaporation system
 Conducts onsite structure methane gas monitoring
activities
 Conducts monitoring of landfill methane gas probes
and landfill cap surface monitoring
 Conducts Class II surface impoundment LCRS system
testing
 Operates and maintains landfill gas collection and
control system
 Operates and maintains fire suppression system
 Performs troubleshooting and basic repairs on installed
landfill control systems
 Assists in the analysis of field data collected to most
efficiently operate the landfill gas collection system and
the leachate collection storage system
 Interface with contracted vendors related to Transfer
Station operations, landfill gas systems, leachate
collection, storage and hauling, and ground water
monitoring
 Recommend course of action to avoid or correct
environmental, health, safety or economic problems at
the closed landfill site or transfer station
 Utilize computer-based landfill gas management and
basic office software to prepare reports
 Operate water truck, sweeper truck, backhoe, tractors, all
terrain vehicles, mowing equipment and other County
vehicles as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
 Operation, maintenance and adjustments of the
landfill gas collection system and leachate collection
and storage system
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

Hazards and requirements associated with leachate,
landfill gas, and confined spaces
Proper use and the limitations of heavy equipment
(such as backhoe, blade and tractor)
Topographic maps and plans
Techniques for working with people to secure
cooperation
Safe working practices
Skill in:
 Preparing reports associated with landfill monitoring
activities
 Operating a pickup truck, water truck, small tractor, and
small power tools
 Operating a computer and using software programs
 Operating well-monitoring equipment
 Listening and communicating in a tactful manner with
difficult customers
 Establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
A typical way of gaining the knowledge and skills outlined
above is:
Graduation from high school or GED and one year experience
in closed landfill maintenance and monitoring, sanitary
engineering, or a closely related field. SWANA certification in
landfill technician category required at time of application.
Hazwopper 40-hour training preferred.
Licenses and Certificates :
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license
within 30 days of hire.
Possession of HAZMAT certification within 12 months of hire.
Must pass the HAZMAT refresher course annually, once
employed.
Completion of the Manager of Landfill Operations Training
Course through the Solid Waste Association of North
America within 12 months of hire.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED UNDER THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
APPLICATION.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools, equipment
controls, and cashiering equipment; strength to lift or
maneuver heavy containers when assisting customers, and
tools and equipment in performing maintenance; vision to
read printed materials and displays; speech and hearing to
communicate in person and by telephone and in a noisy
environment.
Working in inclement weather, including temperature
extremes, and unpleasant smells, and in controlled exposure
to fumes, dust, and equipment noise associated with the
work.
May be required to work overtime, on-call and weekends.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical
demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and
request such accommodations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This class description lists the
major duties and requirements of the job and is not allinclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each
incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform jobrelated duties other than those contained in this document
and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge
and skills.
SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be reviewed by
a preliminary screening committee. Applicants who pass the
screening may be invited to appear before an oral
examination board, which will evaluate education, experience
and personal qualifications of job applicants. Appointment
will be based upon the results of a personal interview by the
hiring department.
NOTE: The screening process can take up to 3 weeks. All
applicants will be notified of the final decision by mail.
Successful candidates will be fingerprinted, pre-employment
drug test and may be subject to background check.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Nevada County policy
prohibits discrimination in employment or in the provision of
services because of race, color, ancestry, religious creed,
national origin, sex, physical handicap (including AIDS),
medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), marital or
domestic partner status or sexual orientation. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply for employment. We will
give fair consideration to all applicants, including persons with
disabilities capable of performing the essential functions of
the job with reasonable accommodation.
The Human
Resources Director coordinates the administration of this
policy. Please contact the Human Resources Department at
least
five
working
days
before
a
scheduled
examination/interview to request accommodation in the
examination/interview process.
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Nevada County Human Resources Department, Eric Rood
Administrative Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
95959-8617, JOB LINE (530) 265-1225 (Option 1) FAX:
(530) 265-9841 or visit www.mynevadacounty.com.
COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES
OR
LICENSES
LISTED
ON
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE
APPLICATION. The Human Resources Department will not
return any documents submitted in the application process,
including copies of job applications for future reference.
Resumes attached to a completed application are welcome,
but they will not be considered in lieu of a completed
application. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, any person hired by the County of
Nevada must produce certain documents establishing his/her
identity and right to work. In addition, the law requires any
person who is hired to attest, under penalty of perjury, to
his/her employment eligibility on a form prepared by the U.S.
Department of Justice.
County of Nevada
- Job Opportunity -
Landfill Maintenance
Technician
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications
at time of application
Final Filing Date
Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date: August 17, 2012