Environmental Program Specialist SR-22
Environmental Program Specialist SR-22
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USD 5258 - 5258
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Description
Performs the full range and variety of assignments in developing implementing coordinating and maintaining countywide environmental protection and sustainability programs including demonstration projects educational/promotional campaigns and informational activities and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from Recycling Specialist series in that the Environmental Program Specialist independently performs the full range and variety of assignments in developing implementing coordinating and maintaining countywide environmental protection and sustainability programs; whereas the Recycling Specialist classes performs assignments related to the countywide recycling and waste reduction programs.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Administersandmanagesannualcountygrantsubsidies tovariouscountyvendorsthatprovideenvironmentalandsustainabilityservicesandeducation.
- Develops administers and implements a county recognition program for environmental and sustainability business and community leaders.
- Developsadministersimplementsandenforcesprogramsforenvironmentalandsustainabilitycountystate and/or federallegislation.
- Developsscopeofworkprocuresmanagesandadministerscontractualservicesforenvironmentalandsustainabilityservices.
- Develops maintains reviewsandutilizesdatabasesrelatedtoenvironmentalandsustainabilityprograms.
- Administers federal and statefunded environmental grants.
- Assists with annual budget preparation.
- Assists with budgetary tracking and analysis.
- Compiles tracks and analyzes data and statistics for periodic reports.
- Workswithregulatoryagenciestoensurecompliancewithpoliciesproceduresrulesand laws.
- Procuresgoodsandservicesrelatedtoenvironmentalandsustainabilityprograms.
- Organizesresearchesdevelopsimplementsandmonitorsexistingandnewenvironmentalandsustainabilityprogramsdemonstrationprojectsandeducationalandpromotionalactivitiesofadifficultnature.
- Researches develops updates and maintains comprehensive county EP&S website and other online content.
- Developscoordinatesupdatesandmaintainsactivesocialmediaaccounts.
- Researchesdevelopsandimplementseducationalprogramsincludingpubliceducationalcampaigns.
- Researchesdevelopsprocurespreparesanddisseminateseducationalandpromotionalmaterials.
- Coordinates administersandpromotesenvironmentalandsustainabilityeducationalandskillbuildingworkshops and classes for students and the general public.
- Convenes andcoordinatesEP&Sadvisorygroupthatconsistsoflocalenvironmentalsocial andculturalexperts and leaders.
- LiaisonswithEnvironmentalCoordinatorEnergyCommissionerOfficeofClimateActionSustainabilityand Resiliency and other county agencies.
- Responds to public inquiries via phone email and in person.
- Appearsatpublic eventstooutreachandprovideeducationandprovidespublicpresentationstocountyofficialsbusinessescommunityorganizations schoolsandthegeneralpublic.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration environmental studies sustainability studies urban planning public health political science sociology or a related field and three 3 years of experience in the implementation and coordination of programs in environmental protection sustainability ecology systems design contract management grant management project management or program management.
License Requirement: Possession of a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Hawaii (equivalent to Hawaii Type 3.
Knowledge of: Environmental and sustainability issues such as climate change and sea level rise renewable energy low emission transportation green building ecological systems conservation habitat preservation air and water quality biodiversity invasive and endangered species traditional land management systems sustainable food production and sustainable agricultural practices health and healing solid waste reduction and landfill diversion and/or litter control; community resources relative to environmental protection and sustainability; federal state and county environmental legislation; familiarity with traditional Hawaiian culture and environmental practices.Understanding of basic economics; techniques of preparing informational and educational materials; grant management; contract management; project management; public relations; office practices and procedures; administrative systems services such as fiscal purchasing inventory and personnel record keeping.
Ability to: Communicate professionally and effectively with various segments of the public both orally and in writing; manage grants and/or contracts; interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures; analyze data; prepare various reports and correspondence; maintain good working relationships with coworkers and the public; maintain computerized and hardcopy files of reports records and informational material; perform inquiries and investigations in the field; utilize office computer applications including word processing spreadsheets basic graphics design (such as MS Publisher) database programs email and scheduling systems and social media.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an opencompetitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing nondiscrimination
PreEmployment/PostOffer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a preemployment/postoffer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or reevaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
