Environmental Inspection Specialist Senior

Job Description:

Environmental Inspection Specialist Senior

Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, this position performs inspections and investigations of permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Inspects permitted land developments and construction sites for compliance with City environmental protection regulations.
• Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation, and checks compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
• Performs final inspections of drainage facilities and other site improvements.
• Investigates and processes applications for ROW vacations, easement releases, and license agreements.
• Performs site investigations to evaluate need for additional staff support such as biologists and geologists.
• Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.
• Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provides testimony and affidavits for enforcement cases. Issues directives and initiates enforcement actions for non‑compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, 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.

• Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

• Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector (CESSWI), or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC), or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), or the ability to obtain certification within 24 months of hire.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, or the ability to obtain certification within 24 months of hire.
• Knowledge of and experience inspecting temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) at construction sites.
• Ability to travel between multiple work locations.

Working with the City of Austin provides health benefits such as low‑cost medical, dental, and vision plans, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, and career development opportunities.

If the employee meets the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin's Driver Safety Program, they may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of the regular job duties. Otherwise, the employee is responsible for getting to and from these locations.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974‑3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7‑1‑1.