| Purpose: |
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Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, review, inspect, analyze, and/or investigate development, construction, businesses, remediation plans, and pollution events of advanced scope and complexity to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Coordinates, directs, and/or conducts investigations and surveys related to environmental issues and programs.
- Issues directives and performs enforcement actions for non-compliance with code and/or regulations.
- Develops sampling protocol and standard operating procedures.
- Responds to and directs spills and complaint actions.
- Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers.
- Develops and implements rules, code changes, and training programs.
- Implements permitting and registration programs.
- Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance.
- Researches, develops, presents, and/or submits incident, inspection, and technical reports/cases to appropriate agency/personnel.
- Participates in and/or leads City-wide initiatives, task forces, and committees.
- Resolves appeals of permit denials.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience
- One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
- For Austin Water positions:
- Water Conservation positions: TCEQ licensed irrigation inspector or valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire.
- On-Site Sewage Facility positions: TCEQ Designated Representative (DR) license and valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
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