| Purpose: |
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Under nominal direction, this position is responsible for providing direction and oversight of city-wide environmental compliance programs, policies, initiatives and regulatory standards |
| 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.
- Develops, coordinates and implements city-wide environmental policies, procedures and programs. Monitors existing City programs for compliance with environmental rules and procedures.
- Advises senior officials, makes recommendations which help shape significant City policies or programs, may represent the City in strategic arenas.
- Serves as an expert resource of environmental information by reviewing technical reports and providing recommendations to effected program compliance.
- Provides advice and assistance to city departments, provides support to City advisory boards, commissions and subcommittees, city public, contractors, vendors and key stakeholders.
- Responsible for identifying, reviewing and providing recommendations of proposed environmental issue standards, trends and technologies. May negotiate, mediate, and confer with various federal and state health and environmental agencies to help establish and clarify environmental policies and standards.
- Represents the City to federal, state and local agencies, and the media on key environmental issues.
- Coordinates environmental programs, policies and with various legal staff to develop and implement strategies to obtain City objectives.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- May be responsible for a full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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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 environmental compliance programs.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and principles.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental science, research techniques, and field monitoring protocols, methods and equipment.
- Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of complex technical environmental data and its relationship to public health, environmental compliance and public policy.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- 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 evaluate contract agreements and negotiation.
- Ability to gather and analyze moderately complex financial data
- Ability to lead others.
- Ability to communicate in a various formats complex policy and technical material to public officials, the general public and the media.
- Ability to coordinate a wide variety of policies and programs with various City departments and functions.
- Ability to identify public policy issues and develop programs to effectively respond to environmental concerns.
- Ability to negotiate City and public interests with federal and state agencies and other entities.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental or Natural Science, Engineering, Public and Business Administration, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job
- Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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