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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Water Utility Legal Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 17112 Salary Grade: IE3
Approved: December 01, 2000 Last Revised: October 20, 2014

Purpose:
  Under minimal direction and using advanced knowledge plans, directs, and implements enforcement and regulatory strategies in support of the pretreatment, cross connection control, liquid waste haulers, private fire hydrant, environmental, and other regulatory programs designed to protect the environment, the Water Utility's infrastructure and products, and to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
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. Develop and implement regulatory program policies, procedures and systems to maintain and enhance the organization's adherence and responsiveness to environmental, pretreatment, cross connection control, and other Water Utility issues.
  2. Assist in coordinating, directing, conducting, maintaining, and tracking inspection, investigation, surveillance, and enforcement activities in support of Water Utility regulatory programs (e.g., pretreatment, cross connection control, liquid waste haulers, private fire hydrant, water waste, etc.).
  3. Assist in developing, implementing, maintaining, and tracking the enforcement-related components of the Water Utility's regulatory programs and the pretreatment interlocal agreements with other political subdivisions.
  4. Develop, implement, and maintain the Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan and Guide and enforcement-related components of the Water Utility's regulatory programs in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
  5. Participate in audits and inspections conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the City's regulatory programs (e.g., pretreatment and cross connection control, etc.).
  6. Assist in the review, development, or adoption of new/revised City Code regulations, policies, contracts, interlocal agreements, procedures, technical reports, studies, and legislative bills.
  7. Prepare written reports, documents, memoranda, letters, compliance orders or agreements, notices of violation, citations, warnings, and develop and update complaint language of City Code violations for data entry of Municipal Court complaints.
  8. Conduct administrative and regulatory compliance meetings/hearings, and assess and recommend administrative penalties, restitution, and cost recovery settlements in support of Water Utility regulatory programs.
  9. Coordinate and assist in preparing case file materials (e.g., evidentiary data, photographs, corporate charter research, real estate documents, and other public records) for use in administrative enforcement proceedings, and criminal/civil court hearings/trials.
  10. Assist in filing civil/criminal complaints for alleged City Code violations or environmental crimes, presenting evidentiary data and witness testimony during hearings, negotiating case file settlements, and facilitating closure of litigated cases.
  11. Develop written affidavits for deferred adjudication agreements/settlements, administrative compliance orders, and for the arrest and detention of defendants for alleged violations in accordance with the Austin City Code and assistance from Law Department personnel.
  12. Attend City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative.
  13. Assist in the development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures.
  14. Prepare and conduct presentations to educate and communicate project and program information to internal and external customers.
  15. Participate in and/or lead regulatory program-related city, regional, state, or federal initiatives, task forces, and committees.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • An employee at this level does not supervise but may assist with hiring and budget preparation, and may provide leadership, guidance and technical support to others.
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 supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.  
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, 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. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, Life Science, Political Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field, plus six years of related experience.
  • A Graduate's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Current Texas Class "C" Driver's License

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.