City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Environmental Scientist Senior |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Exempt | EEO Category: | (20) Professionals |
| Class Code: | 13698 | Salary Grade: | IC3 |
| Approved: | July 02, 1998 | Last Revised: | October 20, 2014 |
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| Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures, implement and/or manage environmental protection and assessment projects/ programs. Responsible for projects of advanced scope and complexity. | |||
| 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. 1.Perform project planning, prioritization, and tracking of technical resources 2.Conduct site selection and study design 3.Operate/calibrate equipment 4.Perform chemical, biological and physical testing and classification 5.Interpret water quality, flow and biological data 6.Conduct training in sampling and analysis 7.Organize and prepare reports and memos based on data evaluation 8.Review and interpret policies, codes, regulations and ordinances 9.Perform environmental assessments on proposed capital projects, systems, programs and development plans 10.Assist in development of code changes and rules development |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES *An employee at the Environmental Scientist Sr. level does not supervise, but may provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others. |
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| 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 applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures. 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: | |||
| *Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science or related field plus six years of relevant experience. *Master's degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science or related field plus four years of relevant experience. *One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years. |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| *None | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |