| Location | Corona, CA |
| Salary | $4,688.17–$6,956.75 |
Regulatory Compliance Specialist I/II Flex
Salary
$4,688.17 - $6,956.75 Monthly
Location
Corona, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-50-14
Department
Utilities Department
Opening Date
09/02/2026
Closing Date
9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Regulatory Compliance Specialist I: $4,688.00 - $5,699.00/Monthly
Regulatory Compliance Specialist II: $5,723.00 - $6,957.00/Monthly
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the environment and public health in Corona?
The Regulatory Compliance Specialist I/II (Flex) bridges both technical expertise and administrative coordination to help the City navigate complex environmental regulations. From organizing and overseeing water, wastewater, air quality, and hazardous materials sampling programs to reviewing lab results for accuracy and preparing key reports like NPDES, Consumer Confidence Reports, and discharge audits, this role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local mandates. As you master the essentials, you'll grow into a more autonomous role, shifting from close supervision to independent judgment on sampling procedures, permit coordination, and data analysis. With opportunities to collaborate across multiple utility sectors and departments, you'll be at the center of Corona's environmental oversight.
What We're Looking For
A proactive problem-solver with a strong grasp of environmental regulations.
A communicator who can translate complex codes into clear guidance.
A professional with experience in inspections, enforcement, or regulatory compliance.
This is your opportunity to contribute to a safer healthier community, while serving the City of Corona as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist I/II.
Ensuring environmental integrity and regulatory excellence!
APPLY TODAY!
EDUCATION & 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:
Regulatory Compliance Specialist I
Experience:
Regulatory Compliance Specialist II
Experience:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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THE DEPARTMENT
The Utilities Department is dedicated to providing high-quality water, reclaimed water, sewer, and electric services to the community. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, the department ensures reliable infrastructure and innovative solutions for water efficiency. Residents benefit from customer-focused programs, including rebate initiatives and conservation efforts designed to enhance resource management. Whether its maintaining water quality or powering homes, the department plays a vital role in supporting the citys growth and well-being.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted until September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants qualifications. Those applicants deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to the next step, which will be an assessment or application review by a subject matter expert. The following step will be an oral interview. The top scoring candidates from the assessment and 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 throughout the City. The successful candidate will 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 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 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 hours travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Coronas 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. Policy making 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 an Assistant City Manager.
The Citys total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CITY PAID BENEFITS*
For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.
RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employees current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.
All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.
ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:
Annual Leave During Initial Probation:
Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.
After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.
When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.
Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals
1-5 6.46 168 Hours
6-8 7.08 184 Hours
9-15 8.00 208 Hours
16+ 9.54 248 Hours
Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.
ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.
Health Plan Information
The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:
Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:
(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents
(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent
(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only
DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.
LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employees annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.
LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.
BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.
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Do you possess a valid California Class C Drivers License?
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed
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How many years of experience in water, wastewater, and/or air quality sampling and reporting procedures and analytical methods do you possess?
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How many years of responsible office administration or technical experience do you have?
Required Question
Employer City of Corona
Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Suite #215
Corona, California, 92882
Phone 951-736-2209
Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov