Manager - Environmental Quality - OEQ

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

5d•$77,272 - $96,574

About The Position

The Manager - Environmental Quality - OEQ administers citywide environmental programs for the City of Dallas, ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing sustainability goals. The role manages the City’s ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS), a Plan-Do-Check-Act framework intended to support compliance, pollution prevention, and continual improvement across municipal operations. The manager oversees audits and coordinates with departments to reduce environmental risks, while supporting strategic planning, reporting, and training to promote environmental stewardship.

Requirements

Five years of experience in environmental due diligence, environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental sampling, or waste-management-related work.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Science, Engineering, or an ecology-related field.
State of Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of public administration principles, municipal or government operations, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
Knowledge of environmental risk assessment, pollution prevention strategies, and continuous-improvement methodologies using the Plan-Do-Check-Act model.
Knowledge of personnel management, supervision, performance evaluation, and staff development.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external environmental audits, inspections, and corrective-action processes.
Knowledge of strategic planning, program development, and integration of EMS and sustainability goals into municipal or government operations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, lead and mentor personnel, make independent decisions, escalate issues in a timely manner, exercise judgment on critical matters, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Administer the City of Dallas ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, ensuring alignment with the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and continual improvement objectives.
Coordinate, monitor, and manage corrective actions to ensure citywide compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and policies.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee internal and external EMS audits, inspections, and management reviews; track findings and ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate with city departments to identify environmental aspects, assess risks and impacts, and implement pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives.
Develop, implement, and monitor environmental performance metrics, dashboards, and reports for leadership decision-making and regulatory reporting.
Provide technical guidance, training, and outreach to departments and staff on EMS requirements, environmental best practices, and sustainability goals.
Supervise assigned staff and consultants, including work planning, performance management, and professional development.
Assist with development and management of environmental program budgets, grants, and contracts related to EMS and sustainability initiatives.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders to support transparency, compliance, and environmental stewardship.