About This Position
Job Description:
Purpose:
Under minimal direction, coordinates interdepartmental and interagency environmental and/or conservation programs or projects, serves as a liaison for interdepartmental and interagency environmental/conservation issues, and coordinates and supports the environmental/conservation activities of a division/section for various projects and programs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Serves as coordinator or liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues and projects
Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers
Assists in management or resolution of interdepartmental and interagency conflicts
Facilitates closure of litigated cases
Negotiates permit and/or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors
Develops/establishes service agreements with other programs, departments and agencies
Develops and manages contracts
Manages and reviews environmental remediation plans
Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, staff, contractors, and businesses
Evaluates projects, programs and criteria
Assists in the development and adoption of new City Code regulations, policies and procedures
Assists in development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures
Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to City Code, rules, policies and legislative bills
Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to technical reports, studies and contract documents
Reviews site plans, environmental site assessments and stormwater/effluent discharge proposals
Evaluates existing conditions, collects samples, interprets sampling data, and develops corrective action plans
Educates and conducts presentations to public
Assists in the development of short and long range plans
Prepares written reports, memoranda, letters, RFP/RFQ/IFBs and Standard Operation Procedures
Assists in the development and monitoring of budgets
Attends City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative
Responds to requests from the media
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field.
Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Related experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System Program (CRS).
Knowledge of the flood insurance process and federally backed flood insurance procedures.
Experience in the…