Purpose: |
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Under limited supervision and using comprehensive knowledge, this position performs inspections and investigations of permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position is responsible for projects and programs of diverse scope and complexity. |
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.
- Inspects permitted land developments and construction sites for compliance with City environmental protection regulations.
- Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
- Performs final inspections of drainage facilities and other site improvements.
- Investigates and processes applications for ROW vacations, easement releases, and license agreements.
- Performs site investigations to evaluate need for additional staff support (i.e. involvement of biologists and geologists).
- Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.
- Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations.
- Provides testimony and affidavits for enforcement cases.
- Issues directives and initiate enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
- Is responsible for projects and programs of diverse scope and complexity.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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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.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
- Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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