Experience and Education: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible environmental management experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry, natural resources, engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an environmental reporting, testing and compliance program; principles and practices of chemistry, soil, water, air quality, toxicology, human health, and contaminant fate and transport as they apply to environmental compliance programs; principles and practices of environmental planning and analysis; environmental compliance strategies and methods; principles and practices of environmental program auditing; environmental reporting and testing systems; underground storage tank site assessment and redemption programs; water utility cross connection control and backflow programs; principles and practices of program development and administration; drinking water regulations and monitoring requirements; principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to: Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive environmental reporting, testing and compliance program; oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures; prepare and administer large program budgets; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; prepare and evaluate proposals for contractors and consultants; conduct technical reviews of environmental studies for major projects; prepare various public outreach materials regarding water quality and other environmental issues; develop and implement environmental compliance strategies and guidelines; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
