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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Environmental Compliance Supervisor


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13665 Salary Grade: II3
Approved: May 08, 2009 Last Revised: September 11, 2017


Purpose:
  Under general direction, coordinates and supervises personnel in support of Environmental Compliance activities and operations
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. Plans and coordinates daily activities and operations of environmental personnel to support departmental objectives.
2. Develops goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities.
3. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practice, policy, and procedure. Interprets and explains environmental regulations. Ensures compliance with all city policies and procedures.
4. Prepares, monitors, and ensures section operates within appropriated budget.
5. Coordinates and monitors the safety of environmental personnel in the field.
6. Coordinates the activities of contractors providing waste management and spill response services.
7. Oversees and schedules training of environmental compliance personnel.
8. Receives, investigates, and monitors environmental compliance customer complaints and ensures their resolution.
9. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and documents. Reviews regulatory reports prepared by subordinates
Responsibilities - Supervisor 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
Minimum Qualifications:
  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 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.