Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Job Description:

Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Education or experience may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under general direction, coordinate and supervise personnel in support of the environmental compliance activities and operations for the Pond Inspection and Dam Safety section. Oversee the day to day operation of the Barton Spring Zone Operating Permit and Residential Inspection staff, and provide support to the Watershed Protection Section Manager.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27
Hours
8 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 01/02/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Strong background and experience related to stormwater management.
• Extensive experience reading and interpreting civil engineering plans related to stormwater control measures.
• Experience enforcing environmental regulations related to stormwater.
• Experience with the COA development review and construction process.
• Extensive stormwater regulatory policy background and experience.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Plans and coordinates daily activities and operations of environmental personnel to support departmental objectives. Develops goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practice, policy, and procedure. Interprets and explains environmental regulations. Ensures compliance with all city policies and procedures. Prepares, monitors, and ensures section operates within appropriated budget. Coordinates and monitors the safety of environmental personnel in the field. Coordinates the activities of contractors providing waste management and spill response services. Oversees and schedules training of environmental compliance personnel. Receives, investigates, and monitors environmental compliance customer complaints and ensures their resolution. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and documents. Reviews regulatory reports prepared by subordinates.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of employee supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance activities.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and written specifications.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Education or experience may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* This position requires after hours on-call work schedule on a rotating shift. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which may result in a call-back to work during nights, weekends, and holidays and a work schedule outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your stormwater management background and experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reading and interpreting civil engineering plans related to stormwater control measures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience enforcing environmental regulations related to stormwater.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with the City of Austin Development review and construction process.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your background and experience working with regulatory policy.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents