Environmental Inspection Spec

City of Austin

9d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision and using comprehensive knowledge, this position performs inspections and investigations of permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position is responsible for projects and programs of diverse scope and complexity.

Requirements

Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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.
This position requires a valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

ISA certified arborist or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge and use of tree risk assessment techniques.
Knowledge and use of ISA Best Management Practices.
Skills and several years of time spent in communicating with the public.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Experience with landscaping and/or tree care industry.
Experience in tree and vegetation identification.
Experience working with contractors and citizens and displaying high level customer service.
Experience using GIS or other mapping software.
Experience with enterprise software or other work order software.
Experience in urgent / emergency tree related situations

Responsibilities

Inspects permitted land developments and construction sites for compliance with City environmental protection regulations.
Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
Performs final inspections of drainage facilities and other site improvements.
Investigates and processes applications for ROW vacations, easement releases, and license agreements.
Performs site investigations to evaluate need for additional staff support (i.e. involvement of biologists and geologists).
Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.
Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations.
Provides testimony and affidavits for enforcement cases.
Issues directives and initiate enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
Is responsible for projects and programs of diverse scope and complexity.