Environmental Program Coordinator

Anticipated starting salary: $75,400 - $88,238

Under administrative direction of the Support Services Manager, performs supervisory and technical duties in the development, implementation, and administration of the City-wide Environmental Programs; plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, administers, and monitors National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs and other environmental permits; ensures program compliance with pertinent federal, state, local, and City-driven priorities, mandates, objectives, laws, guidelines, and regulations; monitors the work of assigned staff;

plans and implements education programs designed to reduce litter, encourages recycling, and provides stormwater information to promote the ideals associated with an environmentally friendly society; establishes program goals and objectives; evaluates effectiveness of programs and reports program accomplishments.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Manages and coordinates related environmental resource management programs involving permitting and coordination with the regulatory agencies including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). (Examples are HHW & Paint Community collections, Adopt-A-Stream Program, Rivers Alive cleanup and Bring One for Chipper
  - Tree recycling event).

• Monitors program performance as well as program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of assigned services and activities; recommends and implements modifications to systems and procedures as necessary; implements approved changes, policies, and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Directs, assigns and monitors the work of assigned staff members; provides clear, concise, and consistent direction; maintains a positive and productive work environment; as assigned, evaluates work performance according to City standards and recommends and implements appropriate corrective actions as necessary.

• Supervises City water laboratory and assigned staff.

• Investigates cause of water pollution and fish kills, including reporting to state agencies, Fulton County Utilities, and the public.

• Coordinates, instructs, and organizes the Alpharetta Natural Resource Commission to maintain compliance with the Keep America Beautiful organization and certification, and the National Wildlife Federation for city certification as a National Wildlife Habitat community.

• Coordinates public meeting requirements for the Natural Resources Commission in Civic Clerk and with City Clerks team.

• Maintains compliance with Metro North Georgia Water Planning District Watershed, Water, and Wastewater environmental programming requirements; organizes the minimum number of events and activities required.

• Recruits and coordinates volunteers for various events and activities and recommends assignments that will make the best use of individual talents.

• Coordinates and leads the department of Public Works in the Green Communities effort.

• Coordinates public relations activities; works with media outlets to promote awareness of environmental issues.

• Plans and presents environmental education programs to community groups, professional groups, governmental agencies, public officials, public agencies, etc. as needed or requested.

• Works with county and city schools to provide environmental education presentations for students relative to litter reduction, recycling and stormwater issues; develops ways to encourage students to implement the practices learned.

• Participates in the development, administration, and monitoring of assigned program budget(s) and fiscal activities; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; projects future funding needs; may participate in the identification of appropriate and available funding sources.

• Maintains records and prepares reports concerning new or ongoing…