Description
Salary Range:$93,302.04 - $123,625.32

Works under the general direction of the Director of Public Works. Provides administrative and technical direction necessary for the proper guidance of Environmental Administration including sewer fee billing; storm water pollution abatement; and environmental safety, design, and construction. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of environmental engineering principles. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws regulating pollution control, wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer systems and provides overall guidance to subordinates to assure compliance with applicable laws. Negotiates and administers engineering design contracts with private consulting firms. Ensures sewer fee billing and collection is completed in a timely manner; ensures EPA storm water permit requirements are met; oversees construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations; and oversees the management of a large CIP budget. Develops and reviews staffing requirements to maintain an efficient and effective operation; and hires, trains, directs, and evaluates work performance and disciplines staff members.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties entail extensive desk work. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, on both technical and non-technical matters. Requires the ability to use general office equipment such as a personal computer, telephone, and calculator. Requires ability to operate an automobile to make on-site visits to various offices.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment, except during on-site visits to various work environments. Requires contact with employees at all levels of City government including division directors/managers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and six (6) years experience in environmental engineering with four (4) years of the six (6) years in a managerial capacity or any combination of training and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. License to practice engineering in the State of Tennessee, or demonstrated ability to obtain within six (6) months required. Master's of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

Public Works, City of Memphis

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