Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist performs routine investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The role conducts stormwater compliance inspections, investigates illicit discharges and connections, carries out enforcement actions, responds to emergencies and complaints, and communicates environmental requirements to the public and officials. The position works primarily outdoors, with occasional work in a standard indoor office setting. Duties involve exposure to noise, extreme weather, environmental hazards, hazardous substances and fumes, and bloodborne pathogens. Physical tasks include traversing uneven terrain, collecting samples, setting up equipment, and handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, including 30 semester hours in any combination of environmental science, biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, physical sciences, environmental engineering, or related fields.
- Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
- HAZWOPER 24 Certification.
- Stormwater Qualified Person Certification.
- Texas Registered Sanitarian.
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist through the National Environmental Health Association.
- Qualified Industrial Stormwater Manager.
- Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, physical sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field.
- Additional coursework in communication skills.
- Experience conducting inspections and investigations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing environmental quality and stormwater compliance, and EPA-determined best management practices.
- Ability to apply policies and procedures in decision-making.
- Excellent professional customer service skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in all forms and formats.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to perform established water-sample analysis testing procedures and use sampling and testing equipment.
- Skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Inspect industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental requirements, including TCEQ TPDES permits and Garland’s Stormwater Ordinance.
- Conduct enforcement actions against regulated facilities, prepare documentation and affidavits, and represent the city in court cases and hearings when necessary.
- Issue citations or suspend operations of regulated businesses that fail to comply with ordinances.
- Respond to on-call emergencies involving illicit discharges and hazardous materials spills.
- Inspect, investigate, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges to Garland’s MS4 system and illicit discharges to watercourses within Garland.
- Perform dry- and wet-weather screening to determine levels of environmental materials or contamination.
- Walk and kayak along creeks and lake banks to investigate illicit discharges and connections and inspect outfalls.
- Respond to and investigate complaints related to stormwater violations and homeless encampments.
- Interpret environmental laws and regulations for contractors, public and private officials, and the general public.
- Participate in community outreach and professional educational events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
