Environmental Programs Administrator

Environmental Programs Administrator

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Job Details:

Environmental Services Department. Division:
Environmental, Planning & Zoning - Supervisor FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt.

General Definition of Work:
Performs difficult administrative and advanced technical work administering, interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal regulations, County zoning and solid waste ordinances, approving the design and inspection of septic systems, coordinating communication between the County and homeowners, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Environmental Services Director. Departmental oversight is exercised over all personnel within the department and continuous supervision is exercised over all staff within the Environmental Programs division.

• Represents the Department in the absence of the Environmental Services Director and the Zoning Administrator.
• In the absences of the Zoning Administrator, supervises, manages and directs the activities of the department staff engaged in Planning & Zoning activities.
• Provides supervision and administration of all Code Enforcement, Drainage, Feedlot, and Septic staff.
• Assists in the preparation and maintaining of the Septic, Feedlot, Solid Waste, and SCORE budgets.
• Assists in the development and the implementation of policies and goals for the Department.
• Attends local, regional and state meetings and training events pertaining to Solid Waste.
• Works with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Prepares staff reports for the Board of Adjustment and occasionally prepares staff reports for the Planning Commission. Assists the Board of Adjustment in its onsite meetings.
• Uses GIS and other software to compose or create maps for public agencies, staff or citizens.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or assigned.

• Assists with development and amendments to the closed landfill, solid waste, and zoning ordinances.
• Ensures ordinances stay in compliance with local, state and federal standards, codes and laws.
• Assists Tri‑County Solid Waste staff with the organization of the County’s collections of solid waste and household hazardous waste.
• Reviews revisions to the Solid Waste Ordinance and Solid Waste Management Plan.
• Oversees and assists within the septic program to interpret and enforce state and local regulations; in the absence of all other septic staff, responds to inquiries from landowners related to the County’s septic program, reviews and approves design and installation, and conducts soil verifications. Assists with septic duties as needed.
• Oversees and assists with the County ditch system to interpret and enforce state and local regulations; in the absence of all other drainage staff, responds to inquiries from landowners related to the County ditch system.
• Reviews Land Use Requests. Receives, processes, and approves applications and permits for demolition, land use requests, and septic systems; collects and records applicable fees. Verifies completion and compliance in conformance with the zoning and solid waste ordinances.
• Assists with the review of Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Environmental Impact Statements.

• Assists in the creation of a uniform process for the inspection of all potential zoning and solid waste violations.
• Communicates with the sheriff’s department and County Attorney’s office when violations are referred for prosecution.
• Reviews complaints pertaining to zoning and solid waste. Determines compliance with County Zoning Ordinance, Solid Waste Management Ordinance, and state and federal regulations. Refers complaints to appropriate County staff or State agencies.
• Provides written warnings, compliance orders, and administrative citations when violations are confirmed.
• Creates and assigns the schedule for inspections.
• Ensures corrective actions have been taken and violations are resolved.
• Monitors inspections pertaining to code enforcement, feedlot, and septic compliance; coordinates planning efforts to bring homeowners into compliance if…