JOB
SUMMARY: Environmental Enforcement Officer I (New Recruits) – Selected candidates must be eligible to enter the Virgin Islands Police Academy Peace Officer Program. The employee in this position investigates activity that may be in violation or may cause violations of the environmental laws of the Virgin Islands; Title 19, Chapter 56 and Title 29, Chapter 8 or the Virgin Islands Code (VIC) and the related rules and regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Investigates residents’ complaints relating to waste disposal and handling, and performs “windshield” inspections of businesses, public and private properties to ensure compliance with Title 19, Chapter 56 and Title 29, Chapter 8 of the VIC and all related rules and regulations.• Investigates incidents of illegal dumping of waste and seeks to identify the responsible party (s); conducts follow-up and subsequent closure of all assigned complaints and/or investigations.• Issues warning notices and citations to violators of the VIC and the applicable rules and regulations. • Documents incidents and obtains evidence to support all issued citations.• Prepare case files and appears in court to support all citations issued.• Serves violators Orders for Corrections Actions (OCA), Notices of Non-Compliance (NONC) and other administrative orders (AO).• Identifies and recommends penalties for environmental damages caused by violators.• Initiates injunctive actions to halt and limit environmental damages, and prescribes remedial actions as necessary to restore appropriate environmental conditions.• Works with educators, business leaders, government agencies, technical staff of other agencies and community groups to build a coalition and/or committees dedicated to protecting the environment, reducing litter, and eliminating incidents of illegal waste dumping.• Inspects VIWMA landfills and wastewater facilities to ensure compliance with the Virgin Islands Code and all applicable rules and regulations, including conditions outlined in VIWMA-issued permits.• Performs random solid waste inspections to ensure the prohibition of hazardous and prohibited waste at VIWMA landfills and transfer stations.• Prepares and submits daily activity and investigation reports, including all other reports as assigned.• Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply Please visit our website: www.viwma.org / https://www.viwma.org/index.php/about-viwma/career-opportunities to apply or call: St. Croix: 340-712-4962 | St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island: 340-715-9100. DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
