Summary
Responsible for coordinating Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements related to environmental compliance for water, wastewater, stormwater, asbestos, hazardous waste, and general environmental.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
- Assist, support, and provide professional knowledge for compliance with Environmental standards and regulations within the departments.
- Monitor regulatory changes for impact on the City of Denton; develop comments on new or modified regulations and create strategies and procedures to cope with regulatory changes.
- Identify, determine, and address needed areas of change and make recommendations to improve operations.
- Monitor and track assigned program success for key performance metrics.
- Present environmental compliance and environmental policy topics to internal stakeholders.
- Attend board, commission, committee, and council meetings, as needed.
- Participate in public education and outreach activities related to environmental issues; represent the City of Denton through participation in boards, interaction with other governmental agencies, and conducting presentations to the public, government, and professional groups.
INTERNAL COMPLIANCE- Provide technical support to city departments on a variety of environmental issues including but not limited to asbestos, waste management, due diligence (all appropriate inquiries rule), storage tank compliance, indoor air quality, stormwater management, and spill prevention, control, and countermeasures (SPCC) plan compliance.
- Ensures that City operations comply with applicable environmental regulations that are beyond day-to-day operations such as providing potable water, treating reclaimed water, etc.
- Manage third-party vendors for environmental consulting services, waste disposal, or other topics as needed.
- Perform field work such as hazardous waste assessments, storage tank inspections, etc.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning, City Planning, or related field; and,
- For Internal Compliance, one (1) year experience with Federal/State/Local regulations in Clean Water Act, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, and asbestos environmental regulations and issues, or related field; and,
- For Environmentally Sensitive Areas, one (1) year experience with municipal planning, application of development codes in the planning process, zoning issues, environmental consideration of proposed land use(s), or related field; and,
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding environmental and environmental compliance issues.
- Knowledge of City of Denton policies and procedures.
- Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, and other software systems to complete work.
- Skill in presenting technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and manage highly technical or specialized materials.
- Ability to analyze, research, interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
- Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and in written forms, speak publicly, and listen intently to other points of view.
- Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment to facilitate/accomplish needed activities.
- Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
- Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office and laboratory setting and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather, noise, chemicals, odor, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work outside normal business hours, as needed. Must be able to work overtime, as needed.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
CORE VALUES- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Service-Oriented
- Strategically Focused
- Fiscally Responsible
TOP TIER BENEFITS- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
EEO STATEMENTThe City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
