Environmental Compliance Analyst

Environmental Compliance Analyst Job Description

City of Sonoma
Updated: 5/3/2017

To oversee and administer the City's stormwater program and other related environmental programs; to establish new and modify existing City operations to ensure compliance with relevant stormwater laws and regulations; and to provide professional level support to an assigned supervisor.

This is the journey level in the single level professional Environmental Compliance Analyst class.
Incumbents initially perform the more routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work
under close supervision. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to
perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence.

Receives direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the City's representative to regulatory agencies with regard to stormwater
  compliance issues; prepare and file reports; provide stormwater sampling data; meet with
  regulators to plan and discuss stormwater issues.
• Prepare amendments to the City's Municipal Code and other city policies in support of
  compliance with stormwater regulations.
• Develop and disseminate educational materials to a variety of target audiences to support
  pollution reduction goals; participate in public meetings and events.
• Prepare and maintain maps and databases, including performing Geographic Information
  System (GIS) analyses that support stormwater program activities.
• Review development and construction plans for stormwater compliance; identify stormwater
  discharge sources and best management practices to maximize stormwater and water quality
  protection.
• Investigate complaints or requests regarding discharge abatement; conduct field inspections
  and perform code enforcement or abatement; prepare notices of violation; prepare and
  maintain records of investigations and actions taken.
• Coordinate and implement the City's annual dry weather monitoring program.
• Research and pursue grant funding for stormwater projects and activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
  public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting stormwater quality
  management, including the Clean Water Act.
• Principles and practices of chemistry, hydrology and geology.
• Methods and techniques of inspection, investigation, and code enforcement.
• Proper use of monitoring, sampling and basic testing equipment.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and records management.
• Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate stormwater compliance programs and projects.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze
  work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical
  information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, work outside in different types of weather while exposed to heavy
  traffic, noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, airborne particles, noxious odors, grease oil,
  cleaning chemicals, paint, glues, solvents and spills. Intermittently, sit while driving a
  piece of equipment; stand and walk over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces while
  performing maintenance activities; bend and twist to adjust equipment; kneel and squat to
  review work; climb ladders or climb up on to heavy equipment to begin operations;
  perform duties in cramped areas such as trenches, vaults, and manholes; perform simple
  and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50
  pounds or less.
• Use chemical laboratory equipment to effectively collect stormwater samples.
• Conduct…