Environmental Health Protection Officer

City of Washington•City of Washington, NC

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About The Position

The Environmental Health Protection Officer maintains system software and computer functionality for the Water Resources Department, including designing data sheets, writing software variables, and troubleshooting initial IT problems. The position plans and prepares department safety presentations, serves as a liaison with Risk Management, manages the SHARP program, and conducts accident investigations. The officer manages the City’s Stormwater Nutrient Program, including plan reviews, public training, and enforcement. The role includes reviewing site plans, inspecting stormwater systems, identifying illicit discharges, collecting and transporting stormwater samples for laboratory analysis, reviewing results, maintaining databases and system drawings, and preparing reports. The officer researches and coordinates best management practices with developers and property owners to address runoff and erosion, and conducts public education programs, including school and wetlands programs. Additional duties include enforcing the grass and grease trap ordinances, inspecting restaurants, investigating complaints, recommending or coordinating remediation, conducting erosion and sedimentation inspections, and managing pesticide delivery and application. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors and may involve physical exertion, environmental exposure, and use of required PPE.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field, and at least one year of related environmental experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Awareness within eighteen months.
Ability to obtain Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance Certification within eighteen months.
Ability to obtain a pesticide license within eighteen months.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local stormwater laws, regulations, programs, trends, and best management and mitigation approaches.
Knowledge of grease trap programs and related local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of safety programs, OSHA, federal and state safety regulations, and hazard prevention.
Considerable knowledge of computerized design software and hardware.
Knowledge of information technology, mapping techniques, processes and procedures, including GIS and spreadsheet programs and their use.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Knowledge of pesticide application.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, ordinances, and regulations and work with developers and property owners to obtain best management practices.
Ability to read, prepare, and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with the public, contractors, and employees.
Ability to maintain manual and digital records and reports.
Ability to make effective public presentations.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, perform extensive reading, and use measurement devices.
Vocal communication to express or exchange ideas and hearing ability to carry out oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Maintain Water Resources Department system software by designing data sheets and writing software variables.
Maintain department computer software functionality and troubleshoot computer issues.
Plan and prepare safety presentations; liaise with Risk Management; manage the SHARP program; and conduct accident investigations.
Manage the City’s Stormwater Nutrient Program, including plan reviews, public training, and enforcement.
Participate in site plan reviews to assess impervious surfaces, wetlands treatment, and related issues.
Research and coordinate best management practices to mitigate stormwater runoff, including retention ponds, bio-retention areas, wetlands, and vegetative filter strips.
Inspect the City’s stormwater drainage system for illicit discharges and work with property owners and city departments to troubleshoot and mitigate problems.
Collect stormwater samples from effluent and influent areas, transport samples for laboratory analysis, review results, maintain a database, prepare reports, and update system drawings.
Design, conduct, and coordinate public education programs to prevent unnecessary and illicit stormwater discharges, including school and wetlands programs.
Enforce the grass ordinance.
Enforce the grease trap ordinance, inspect restaurants for compliance, issue non-compliance letters, and work with businesses and institutions on remediation strategies.
Provide information and interpretation to citizens, contractors, developers, and others; investigate complaints; and remediate or recommend solutions.
Conduct erosion and sedimentation inspections and work with developers and contractors on control designs.
Manage the delivery and application of pesticide treatments.
Perform other duties as assigned.