Environmental Coordinator II

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimum supervision, develops and manages environmental programs for the City of Dallas, ensuring compliance with laws. Coordinates public engagement, builds community partnerships, and communicates environmental initiatives through events and presentations. The Environmental Coordinator II serves as an experienced resource on environmental regulations and compliance, environmental due diligence, environmental sustainability, and environmental outreach for the City of Dallas. Serves as a key resource on environmental compliance, sustainability, and outreach. Plans and delivers training for city staff, businesses, and the public, while coordinating with internal and external partners to communicate environmental initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an architectural, engineering, geoscience, environmental, or natural science field.
Three (3) years of experience in coordinating with state and federal environmental agencies, working on pollution prevention/environmental programs addressing potential environmental liabilities, managing environmental projects or programs, conducting internal or external environmental audits and/or researching and developing standards in environmental regulatory field at a large municipality in a geographically diverse area.
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Must pass background investigation.
No Felony convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any Felony, Class A or Class B Misdemeanor.

Nice To Haves

For Water Quality divisions, Class D Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required.
For Water Reservoir, Stormwater Neighborhood and Water Quality divisions, a Boater Certificate is required.
HAZWOPER certification must be obtained within the probationary period for all spill response divisions.
For Stormwater Neighborhood, Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification must be obtained within the probationary period.
Experience in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certified programs
HAZWOPER Certification
OSHA Safety Certification
CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) Certification
Investigation, remediation, mitigation (water/soil/air/climate)
Water quality (drinking/source) sampling and field analysis
Emission inventory and compliance reporting
Sustainability and pollution programs
Geo-spatial information system (GIS) data analyses
Permit preparation, reporting and training
Public outreach and community relations in environmental sustainability or pollution prevention

Responsibilities

Performs environmental audits, annual inspections, and develops corrective/preventive action plans, including implementation of Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management Systems requirements.
Reviews Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, screenings, and risk assessments.
Supports inspection programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and ISO 14001.
Conducts facility and storage tank inspections, ensures timely reporting, and assists with audit responses and corrective actions.
Writes inspection reports, conducts follow-up inspections to achieve closure, and archives documentation.
Ensures compliance of contractors, including construction crews, tenants, and service providers, conducts encroachment inspections when necessary.
Develops and promotes outreach programs on stormwater, waste, sustainability, and air quality to educate the public and target communities.
Delivers presentations, supports program development, and tracks citywide environmental training outcomes.
Participates and often handles inspection and calibration of safety or sampling equipment to maintain regulatory compliance.
Responds to spills, ensures cleanup follows city protocols, and updates the Spill Response Bulletin.
Maintains documentation and adjusts programs, procedures, and systems to stay compliant with evolving regulations.
Drafts and monitors the relevant wording and disbursement of informational materials, promoting the city's environmental initiatives.
Creates online and social media content for the benefit of environmental programs.
Reviews and submits corrections to regulatory agencies, performing compliance calculations, quality control checks and maintaining department regulatory compliance.
Analyzes and addresses areas of change and makes recommendations to improve operations; monitors program success through evaluations.
Coordinates continuous improvement projects and initiatives as part of the city’s Environmental Management System, including planning, implementing, and tracking.
Performs other work as needed or assigned.