Air Compliance Coordinator
Air Compliance Coordinator
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Position Description
Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS)Mission
The mission of Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) is to protect the citizens of Harris County from environmental impacts through firm consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. The ultimate goal of PCS is clean air water and proper management of waste. The activities PCS are directed toward ensuring clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County consistent with the protection of public health enjoyment of property and the protection of plant animal and marine life.What you will do for Harris County Pollution Control
Under the supervision of the Compliance Services Supervisor the Compliance Coordinator-Air organizes and directs compliance related activities with regard to air quality with the goal of protecting public health and the environment by bringing non-compliant individuals into compliance through cooperation training or legal action as necessary. The Compliance Coordinator-Air will routinely review field investigations of air violations and make determinations as to the course of action the County will pursue to ensure environmental stewardship.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with Compliance Supervisor approve all departmental air inspection checklists forms and procedures for air quality inspections
- Application of State of Texas air regulations/serve as subject matter expert in Texas air regulations
- Review investigation reports and issue violation notices regarding air quality
- Determine whether violations have been resolved and/or will require re-inspection
- Evaluate unresolved violations for possible civil and/or criminal prosecution
- Conduct timely follow-up with violators and continue open communication throughout the compliance process
- Coordinate re-inspections with Field Services section and Enforcement Coordinators
- Coordinate enforcement activities between PCS and the Harris County Attorneys and Harris County District Attorneys offices and JPs offices by:
- Providing technical assistance before and during trial or mediations
- Assisting attorney in trial preparation
- Reviewing and editing all draft court documents Original Petitions Temporary and Permanent Injunctions
- Conducting penalty computations for violations
- Preparing affidavits for investigators inspectors and laboratory personnel
- Participating in negotiation of settlements
- Coordinate enforcement activities with local state and federal agencies
- Providing technical assistance before and during trial or mediations
- Review Harris County Tax Abatement Applications and provide recommendations to the Office of Economic Development on applicants environmental compliance history when requested
- Coordinate collaborative discussion for employees involved in air quality related field services
- Review and authorize standard operating procedures for air quality inspections for the department
- Process all required legal notices for department air quality enforcement actions in conjunction with the Compliance Supervisor and Compliance Manager
- Assist in the development of forms and notices to be used in Field Services section
- Assist in the response to open records requests
- Ensure that confidential litigation information is not released to the public or unauthorized personnel
- Provide records to governmental agencies when appropriate upon request
- Maintain electronic documentation system for enforcement management
- Maintain statistics on enforcement activities including criminal civil and JP court cases violations etc.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please call or email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.- In conjunction with Compliance Supervisor approve all departmental air inspection checklists forms and procedures for air quality inspections
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Biology Chemistry Ecology Environmental Science or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years experience in conducting field surveillance related to air pollution investigation
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of State of Texas air regulations
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word Access Outlook and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of the CRM or similar complaint tracking system preferred
- Working knowledge of SharePoint or similar document system preferred
- Working knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations
- Knowledge of criminal and civil court procedures
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Good critical thinking skills
- Mathmatical skills
- Ability to formulate policies and procedures
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Licensure/Certification:
- 40 Hour Hazwoper certification with annual refresher(preferred)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full time Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
This position may require employee to be deployed to alternative county locations during emergency events.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to Position: Compliance Services Supervisor
- Supervised Positions: None
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Office and occasional field work
- Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets
- This is largely a desk-bound role with some field work
- Wear protective clothing and PPE may be required for field work
- Medical exam and monitoring may be required.
- Ability to lift files up to 10 pounds
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
