Environmental Specialist I​/II

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This is a flexibly-staffed position and applicants will be considered for both classifications based on qualifying experience.

Under general supervision, an Environmental Specialist assists in the coordination and implementation of the technical components of the City's Water Quality Protection Program and related department activities associated with water quality, urban runoff and stormwater pollution; conducts field investigation and inspection of industrial, commercial, and residential dischargers; performs water quality monitoring and data analysis, education and outreach, complaint response, and watershed activities;

assists with annual report preparation; and performs related duties as assigned.

Is the entry-level classification in the Environmental Specialist series. Incumbents work under the direction of the Senior Environmental Specialist, and/or the Stormwater Program Manager. This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Specialist II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series, including the routine education and outreach efforts; permitting activities; inspections, audits, and studies;

and environmental sampling. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion for accuracy and completeness.

Is the journey-level classification in the Environmental Specialist series. Employees within this classification are distinguished from the Environmental Specialist I in the variety and complexity of inspections, investigations and related activities of the City's Water Quality Protection Program, and by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. The primary responsibility of the Environmental Specialist II is to plan and organize inspections, investigations and related activities.

Incumbents at this level are expected to work independently and schedule their work within required time frames to meet the objectives of the program.

• Plans, organizes and participates in the permitting, monitoring, inspection, enforcement, pollution prevention, and data management activities of the City's Water Quality Protection Program and other related environmental programs in accordance with federal, state and local laws and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s)
• Coordinates the investigation of stormwater run-off, industrial related stormwater quality problems, complaints and violations of storm water regulations and codes
• Prepares outreach materials, conducts outreach efforts and train city staff on storm water and environmental protection; provides information to property and business owners, tenants, city employees, and the general public through individual contact in the field, over the counter, at workshops or community events, by telephone, and/or other appropriate means; coordinates with internal City departments to improve levels of compliance with NPDES permit
• Prepares notices of violation and compliance schedules in cooperation with violators; prepares cases for court action, and appear in court to testify in such action
• Prepares and maintains records of investigations made and actions taken
• Maintains inspection files, records, and logs; write reports and chronologies
• Reviews and determines completeness of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Best Management Practices to maximize stormwater and environmental protection
• Performs sampling and basic field testing of stormwater, wastewater and other environmental samples; determine pollutants and further need for lab testing
• Evaluates and interpret technical reports, documents, manifests, applications and permits related to environmental regulations and compliance with local, state and federal regulations

• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and other program requirements for education, inspections, complaint response, watershed activities, annual report writing, inter-departmental training and coordination, city representation at regional meetings
• Schedules work activities and inspections independently to meet program objectives in a timely manner
• Reviews construction plans to identify stormwater discharge sources and best management practices (structural and non-structural) to maximize stormwater and water quality protection
• Compiles compliance reports and associated correspondence to regulatory agencies. Researches availability of grant monies for projects related to the department's responsibilities, and write applications
• Provides training, direction and guidance for City staff as directed by the Senior Environmental Specialist or the Stormwater Program…