Environmental Compliance Officer

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) isseekinga knowledgeable and proactive Environmental Compliance Officer to lead and coordinate citywide efforts that ensure environmental regulations are met across all City properties and facilities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about environmental stewardship and who thrives in a dynamic technical and highly collaborative environment. The Environmental Compliance Officer will manage complex environmental monitoring and investigative activities oversee cleanup projects related to soil and groundwater contamination and serve as a trusted advisor to City departments on compliance with local state and federal environmental laws. The ideal candidate will havea strong foundationin environmental science and regulatory addition they will play a vital role in protecting public health preserving natural resources and ensuring ESDs continued commitment to sustainable practices.

Salary range for this classification is: $139077.12 - $189265.44 annually.

Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the final candidates qualifications and experience. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitors and oversees the operations of various collection/treatment systems and groundwater monitoring programs at the Citysclosedlandfills for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent environmental guidelines and regulations and/or under orders/permits from regulatory agencies.

• Conducts and/or overseesenvironmental assessment studies and site screening assessment for all City property acquisitions leases or sales; reviewshistorical data and documentation conducts inspections initiates sampling process evaluates the results and makesappropriate recommendationsin the best interest of the City and the community.

• Manages directs and oversees the continuing investigations and remediation closure processes for City-owned fuel contamination sitesor other properties with elevated concentrations of contaminants of concern; coordinates consultants work withappropriate Citydepartments and acts as liaison/City representative with pertinent regulatory agencies.

• Projects compiles develops and oversees assigned program budgets implements and administers budget; projects and forecasts funds needed and available for staffing consulting equipment materials and suppliesmonitorsapproved budget and actual expenditures recommendingadjustmentsas necessary.

• Participatesin the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training and coaching; conducts performance evaluations in a timely and effective manner; implements performance development plans for staff; initiates and implements discipline procedures as necessary and according to Citys Personnel Policies and Procedures; maintains staff quality and encourages high performance standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.

• Provides technical and specialized support to the Citys Planning Departmentregardingtoxics hazardous materials andsoil andgroundwater related issuesassociated withdevelopment proposals; reviews EIRs proposed site development plans toxic remediation plans; approves and/ormodifiesproposalsto meet environmental requirements; advises and consults with developers/consultantsregardingcompliance issues and concerns.

• Provides technical and specialized support to various City departmentsregardingenvironmental compliance issues; represent City and affected department(s) to pertinent regulatory agencies commissions interested parties; collectsmonitors and analyzes data; documents findings; and prepares technical reports and recommendations.

• Performs legislative review and advocacy activities on various environmental and compliance issues as assigned; analyzes impacts prepares position statements and/or back-up documentation and makes recommendations upon request.

• Representsthe City and its departments to outside agencies and organizations;participatesin community and professional groups and committees; acts as a technical and professional resource providing support andassistancereflective of the Citys concerns and interest.

• Researches and prepares a variety of highly technical and administrative reports; prepares written correspondence on the more sensitive issues; prepares reports and presentations for the City Council and commissions/committees upon request.

• Builds andmaintainspositive working relationships with co-workers other City employee and the public using principles of positive customer service and communication skills.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.