The Position
The City of Rohnert Park is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to join its Public Works Department. The incumbent will coordinate activities with the City's mandated environmental programs, including water monitoring, cross-connection and conservation programs, sewer system management plan, stormwater permit and best management practices, and reclamation permit and monitoring program. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, water supply or a closely related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in a municipality involving environmental program management and analysis, including the preparation of reports.
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To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org for an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. Work history must include all employment for the last ten years. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview.
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DEFINITIONUnder general direction, performs a variety of inspections, investigations, analyses, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations related to potable water, reclaimed water, solid waste and recycling, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems, and other environmental issues.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from assigned management within the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include leading and guiding others, and providing technical direction and training to lower-level staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is a journey-level professional class that performs the full range of duties related to inspection, investigation, reporting, project management, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws. The role requires frequent use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, along with a strong understanding of departmental and City operations. The position provides technical and professional support on various environmental regulatory matters. Employees at this level work independently, receiving instruction or guidance only for new or complex situations.
Ideal Candidate
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Assists in coordinating and managing multiple regulated programs, permits and agreements, including the City’s MS4 Permit, Recycled Water General Permit, Water Conservation Program, Air Quality Permits, Hazardous Waste Permits, Solid Waste Agreements, Streambed Alteration Agreement, Sewer System Management Plan, and others.
- Inspects residential, industrial, and commercial areas throughout the City to ensure compliance with recycling and solid waste regulations, and enforces stormwater ordinances.
- Follows established procedures for reporting spills and violations of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to the appropriate enforcement agencies, such as the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- Assists in the preparation and submission of reports and permit applications for environmental compliance to regulatory agencies.
- Inspects public and private development projects, including construction sites, to ensure compliance with stormwater best management practices. Enforces municipal code as necessary to maintain proper site management and regulatory adherence.
- Monitors and enforces compliance with the City’s solid waste agreements, including mandatory solid waste diversion programs.
- Monitors and enforces various contracts related to natural resource management, such as weed abatement, creek restoration, California Tiger Salamander habitat preservation, and water conservation efforts.
- Inspects storm drain systems for illicit connections and discharges; notifies property owners to rectify violations and initiates enforcement actions when necessary.
- Conducts inspections, monitoring, and sampling of stormwater outfalls and creeks throughout the City.
- Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of environmental laws, regulations, and codes related to public nuisances, storm drains, sanitary systems, and solid waste and recycling.
- Prepares and issues notices of violation or noncompliance, along with other correspondence, in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Researches property ownership and property boundary information, and conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
- Documents and maintains records of applicable code enforcement activities.
- Represents the City at professional or industry group meetings and remains current on new regulations and developments in the fields of recycled water, solid waste, water conservation, water supply, air quality, wastewater collection and stormwater systems
- Prepares and submits environmental compliance reports to Federal, State, and local agencies.
- Conducts public outreach and education programs to raise awareness about environmental conservation, waste reduction, and water quality protection.
- Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies on environmental initiatives, grants, and compliance strategies to enhance sustainability efforts.
- Reviews development plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including stormwater management, water conservation, and habitat protection.
- Assists with the preparation of grant applications for environmental projects and programs, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to grant requirements.
- Performs routine environmental audits of City facilities and projects to ensure compliance with environmental standards and sustainability practices.
- Conducts water quality testing in streams, lakes, and stormwater systems to monitor and report on the health of local water bodies.
- Manages recycling and waste reduction programs, including e-waste collection and hazardous material disposal, to improve resource recovery.
- Participates in the development of long-term environmental plans for the City, including strategies for climate change adaptation and resilience.
- Monitors waste collection and disposal contractors to ensure compliance with the City’s solid waste agreements and regulations.
- Ensures compliance with state-mandated organics recycling laws and coordinates programs to increase composting of organic materials.
- Conducts environmental compliance training for City employees and the public; provides guidance and direction to City staff related to environmental matters; and ensures staff are informed of any regulatory changes or best practices
- Coordinates and integrates program services and activities with other City departments and external agencies to ensure effective and efficient operations.
- Assists work crews with hazardous and non-hazardous clean-up related to violations of the NPDES program and/or the City’s sanitary sewer overflows.
- Provides general information on department policies, procedures, and regulations; responds to complaints and requests for information or services in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:
- Provide outstanding, friendly, and professional customer service.
- Cultivate and maintain a respectful, collaborative, and positive work environment.
- Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
- Demonstrate commitment and care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
- Consistently perform work of the highest quality standards.
- Promote and support initiative and innovation to drive continuous improvement in workplace processes and overall efficiency.
Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and methods involved in inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, rules, and codes.
- Methods and procedures for issuing citations, managing code compliance cases, and resolving violations in accordance with established standards.
- Best practices for documenting inspections, preparing reports, tracking violations, and implementing corrective actions.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to potable water, stormwater and wastewater collection systems, reclaimed water, solid waste diversion, and other related environmental issues.
- Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Principles and procedures of record-keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations.
- Standard safety practices, including hazard identification, risk mitigation, adherence to safe driving protocols, and the proper use of safety equipment; familiarity with occupational hazards and safety procedures related to the work.
- Principles and practices of high-quality customer service, effective communication, and building positive working relationships with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
- Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
Ability to:- Understand, recognize, and explain occupational hazards and standard safety practices relevant to the work.
- Identify, investigate, and address concerns from management, City government, professional groups, commissions, committees, and the public in a fair, timely, and tactful manner.
- Write and develop technical publications, reports, grants, training materials, graphs, and brochures to inform and persuade the public about water-use efficiency and related topics.
- Efficiently enter and retrieve data from computer systems to complete assigned tasks accurately.
- Perform accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations as required for work tasks.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and individuals.
- Learn and comprehend the structure and operations of the City and relevant external agencies as necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Exercise tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within established policies, procedures, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal code compliance or environmental program management.
Licenses and Certifications:- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of a Water Conservation Practitioner Certification from the American Water Works Association is desirable.
- Possession of a Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), through California Stormwater Quality Association is desirable.
- Possession of a 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training, through OSHA is desirable.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to inspect various City facilities and construction and work sites; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed for data entry and retrieval using keyboard or calculator, and for operating standard office and water sampling equipment. to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. May occasionally use hand and power tools. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, and partially in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
