Overview: Develops, manages, and promotes several environmental programs and initiatives within the Public Works Department, including but not limited to: Storm Water Management Program, Water Conservation, Backflow Prevention Program, Household and Solid Waste Management, Community Education, Tree Preservation and Protection, Drought Contingency, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan, implement and monitor the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Perform construction site inspections, as required.
Responsible for permit regulation relating to the City's storm water permit. Collect data and educate community on best management practices for improving water quality.
Review and approve tree preservation plans on a city staff level to then present proposed tree plans to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for recommendation and/or final approval.
Manage the City's Backflow Prevention Program by maintaining test records and ensuring local, state, and federal regulatory compliance along with TCEQ regulations.
Develop and coordinate water conservation and drought contingency programs.
Evaluate current policies and procedures and make recommendations as needed to accommodate best practices and to set goals for programs.
Represent the City as a liaison to other local agencies involved in cooperative conservation programs.
Promote conservation through presentations and development of reports for public distribution.
Collect, interpret, and analyze water use data to ensure the water department is meeting conservation goals. Ensure municipality remains current in Federal, State and Local regulations.
Maintain relationships with environmental agencies while staying informed on environmental legislation and practice updates.
Assist with coordinating public relations and education activities for all programs to assure the City's key messages reach the public regarding environmental issues.
Develops and coordinates media strategies and outreach campaigns.
Assist with the preparation of newsletters and press releases; coordinates with local vendors, schools and other local and regional groups involved.
Manages the City's annual household hazardous waste collection event to include coordinating with contracted trash service, third party waste disposal vendor, and event volunteers.
Develop budget and timeline for environmental operations, implement and investigate environmental concerns that develop within the city and create action plans.
Develop and submit all necessary reports to meet established deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field.
Minimum of three (3+) years of experience involving program management, office management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must obtain CISEC in training designation within one (1) year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of large-scale program management principles related to environmental compliance.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal governmental rules and regulations relating to environmental compliance requirements.
Knowledge of modern records management techniques.
Knowledge of MS4 Program requirements.
Knowledge regarding backflow prevention, tree preservation and protection, and water conservation goals, strategies, practices, requirements, and procedures.
Knowledge of best practices and procedures for managing a household hazardous waste program.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct programs and activities
Ability to read and interpret complex federal, state, and local regulations to ensure compliance with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to have strong customer service skills and working relationships in interacting with co-workers, the public, and outside agencies.
Physical Demands:
Typically requires sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, use of and ability to operate office equipment and machines.
May require occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, or pulling of 25 - 50lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
Work Environment:
70% of work will be performed indoors at the office.
30% of work will be performed outdoors or in the field.
Subject to outside weather conditions
The City of Fair Oaks Ranch provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.
