AE - Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior

City of Austin • Greendale, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, review, inspect, analyze, and/or investigate development, construction, businesses, remediation plans, and pollution events of advanced scope and complexity to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience.
• May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.

Nice To Haves

• 40hr HAZWOPER and DOT certified (able to gain certification within 6 months of hire).
• Experience working in the field of environmental regulatory compliance, including implementing and enforcing federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• On-Call (24/7) experience and knowledge relevant to environmental emergency response field operations.
• Able to work outdoors, lift 50lbs, operate large vehicles, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Competent with software applications and or data management systems (eg Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Maximo, Cority, Adobe) and proficient with tech tools/hardware (laptop, tablet, smartphone).
• Able to demonstrate confident oral and written communications skills such as active listening, deescalation tactics, conflict resolution, issuing and following specific directives/instructions, delivering presentations and writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, and/or conducts investigations and surveys related to environmental issues and programs.
• Issues directives and performs enforcement actions for non-compliance with code and/or regulations.
• Develops sampling protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Responds to and directs spills and complaint actions.
• Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers.
• Develops and implements rules, code changes, and training programs.
• Implements permitting and registration programs.
• Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance.
• Researches, develops, presents, and/or submits incident, inspection, and technical reports/cases to appropriate agency/personnel.
• Participates in and/or leads City-wide initiatives, task forces, and committees.
• Resolves appeal of permit denials.
• May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees