Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Compliance, plans, organizes and performs a wide range of responsible administrative and analytical support duties; ensures plants and facilities operations and functions comply with applicable permits, laws and regulations; prepares a variety of regulatory reports, contract administration, and recordkeeping; oversees specialized program areas including air quality, water quality, biosolids, and solid waste; researches and demonstrates knowledge of existing and changing regulations from applicable local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; participates in special projects and assigned programs; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Promotes Encina’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Performs a wide range of environmental and regulatory compliance duties in program areas including, but not limited to, air quality, water quality, biosolids, and solid waste.
Implements regulatory compliance programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure Encina’s compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; ensures specific actions are implemented to completion and reported to relevant agencies, including but not limited to San Diego Air Pollution Control District, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Air Resources Board, CA Department of Fish & Wildlife, CalRecycle, City of Carlsbad, and County Department of Environmental Health & Quality.
Organizes, controls, and where appropriate prepares, or coordinates with consultants all levels of regulatory reports required by applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinates the permitting process in assigned program area; arranges required testing processes and monitors results; investigates variances and deviations from standards; evaluates compliance issues for action by the Authority; compiles and completes required permit applications; proposes recommendations for permit language and negotiates permit conditions on behalf of the District; ensures all permits required are written and completed in a timely manner.
Conducts and/or participates in compliance audits; conducts sampling in accordance with mandated standards; evaluates findings and reports on compliance status.
Acts as a lead on Encina’s permit-related recordkeeping; ensures recordkeeping practices align with organizational needs; proactively organize shared files and maintain database; work positively and communicate with affected groups on projects to streamline and improve cloud file organization.
Analyzes and evaluates proposed environmental legislation and regulation for its impact on District operations; provides recommendations and proposed actions on strategies for complying with proposed environmental legislation, and revises ordinances and resolutions as necessary.
Drafts requests for proposals and bid specifications for consultants to perform various environmental projects; serves as liaison to consultants for designated projects; tracks consultant financial reports; and oversees, evaluates, and recommends approval of final consultant work products.
Receives and responds to communications from other agencies and the general public on program issues or complaints; responds and/or coordinates responses from appropriate District staff.
Participates in regional, state, and national water, wastewater, air quality, biosolids, and other professional meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technologies related to Encina’s operations.
Develops materials including writing and editing documents; maintains external communications including updating website and distributing materials. Drafts and/or prepares technical reports, emergency response plans, business correspondence, and contracts; maintains a diverse range of records, databases, and documents on assigned program operations and activities.
Provides training to staff in District departments on compliance issues as needed.
Observes and complies with all District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
A bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience performing professional-level duties in support of an environmental compliance program or a Master’s degree in natural or environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in a public agency is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in an active status.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under Encina’s vehicle insurance program or the ability to travel to other locations may be required in some assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee normally works in an office environment typical of a regional wastewater treatment and disposal enterprise. Noise levels are usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary office classification requiring movement between internal work areas and ability to position oneself to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to operate a computer and standard office equipment including printers, copiers and handheld equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, before groups, over the phone and electronically. Employees frequently move light materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally heavier objects with the use of aid or equipment.

MENTAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive deadlines and interact with managers, government officials, regulators, employees, and the public.

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