Environmental Program Supervisor

City of Denton • Denton, TX

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of assigned environmental programs. Participates in inspecting, monitoring, permitting, and sampling of regulated entities to determine compliance with environmental rules and regulations. Performs complex administrative and technical tasks in the administration of assigned environmental programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, or related field
• Three (3) years’ experience in environmental programs or related field
• One (1) year experience in management or supervisory capacity
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Designated Representative license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within one (1) year of employment.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Skill in analyzing, researching, interpreting, and understanding policies, laws, and regulations, and providing workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand techniques, practices, and procedures related to environmental monitoring
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and train through direct and indirect influence to promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, train on, and apply rules, policies, and operational procedures.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and assigns work, assists in ensuring staff is trained and that employees follow standard operating procedures and city policies.
• Updates, revises, and creates standard operating procedures based on operational need.
• Provide supervision of staff as assigned which includes making recommendations for hiring, evaluation of individual performance, and disciplinary actions or recommendations.
• Review, understand, and implement federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance of City operations with applicable regulations.
• Receive, review, and evaluate technical and analytical data for compliance and legal defensibility.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and support to staff as assigned.
• Collect samples as needed to evaluate environmental quality.
• Perform complex calculations to complete reports and enter data values into software.
• Evaluate gathered data to determine compliance with applicable regulations and implement appropriate action.
• Initiate enforcement actions; provide defensible data, documents, and participate in legal proceedings.
• Provide expert technical testimony for enforcement actions.
• Review and evaluate permits and other authorization applications for administrative and technical completeness.
• Prepare, process, issue and review control documents.
• Perform, document, and evaluate the results of surveys, inspections, investigations, and submitted reports for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Correspond with various external stakeholders, including industrial facility representatives, citizens, and with governmental representatives to raise awareness with environmental federal, state, and local laws.
• Generate and maintain electronic and paper records repositories according to the approved retention schedule and City policy.
• Participate in the development of assigned program budget.
• Monitors and approves expenditures and forecasts funds needed for staffing and equipment.
• Recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Develop recommendations and participate in the formulation of modifications including revisions to ordinances, agreements, and contracts.
• Assist in the creation of reports to TCEQ.
• Corresponds with regulatory stakeholders.
• Participate in inspections and audits of the City’s environmental programs.
• Receive, determine applicability of, and respond to public requests for information.
• Schedule and coordinate sampling events and other activities required by the City's TPDES permits.
• Assist in the development review process by completing Certificate of Occupancy reviews.
• Maintain the City’s Compliance Tracking Software and the Industrial Waste Survey and One-Time Dental Compliance Report database.
• Maintain the City’s Commercial Pretreatment Compliance Tracking Software.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

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