Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Cobb County Government • Water Department Marietta, GA

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About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations and staff involved in water quality environmental compliance and enforcement activities. The position supports the Water System and manages the Grease Management Program, which protects public and environmental health by safeguarding water infrastructure and helping prevent sewer overflows caused primarily by fats, oils, and grease. The program works to ensure that food service establishment grease traps are installed and maintained to protect the Publicly Owned Treatment Works, including the collection system and wastewater treatment facilities. This is accomplished by permitting and regulating food service establishments.

The supervisor directs and evaluates staff, coordinates compliance activities and schedules, ensures staff have appropriate resources and training, monitors work, and reports progress to the Environmental Compliance Superintendent and department managers. The role also oversees regulatory compliance, plan reviews and approvals, program databases, public outreach, and the interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Three years of experience in environmental compliance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification within 12 months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including addressing employee concerns, directing work, counseling and disciplining employees, and completing performance appraisals.
• Coordinate and delegate staff work activities; prioritize and assign compliance activities; develop and oversee schedules; ensure staff have needed resources; monitor and inspect work; provide technical assistance and training; and report progress and activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures by interpreting requirements, reviewing staff reports and actions, assisting with field investigations, conducting compliance meetings, and initiating necessary compliance actions.
• Receive and review plans for compliance with county specifications; approve or deny plans, submit approved plans, and recommend changes to bring denied plans into compliance.
• Oversee the database application for the functional program area, including user access, maintenance and upgrades, documentation, data accuracy and completeness, identification of irregularities, and related reporting.
• Perform public relations and outreach, including updating the website, creating educational materials, answering questions, providing information, and assisting with emergency plans.
• Interpret and enforce applicable codes, specifications, and standards; provide technical assistance, discuss problem areas with relevant parties, help resolve problems, respond to questions about code violations, and conduct research as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager