Environmental Compliance Officer Senior
General Description and Classification Standards:
Serves the citizens of Atlanta by inspecting all permitted land disturbing
construction projects to ensure compliance with the approved plans of the
City and Georgia Soil & Water Commission. Duties include, but are not
limited to: conducting commercial inspections; maintaining records and
files; preparing erosion and sedimentation reports; writing stop work
orders; investigating problems and complaints; inspecting infrastructure
construction including but not limited to sewer systems, paving and drainage
facilities for compliance with City standards; writing citations for
noncompliance and performing additional tasks as needed.
Supervision Received:
Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from
Environmental Compliance Officer Supervisor or a senior level professional.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for
this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May
perform other duties as assigned.
Monitoring land disturbance activities within the jurisdictional boundaries
of the City to protect the City's infrastructure and surface waters by
diligently enforcing the City's Environmental regulations and supporting the
sustainable growth of the City's resources for future generations. Ensures
compliance with State, Federal and local regulations. Serves as a subject
matter expert on City environmental issues where applicable. Issues Notices
to Comply and Stop Work Orders. Issues citations and serves as expert
witness when required to testify in court. Responds to citizen complaints
and process those service requests in electronic data base.
This is the third level for this job family. Individuals entering this level
must already possess the basic professional knowledge arising from a
pertinent degree program and or work experience.
Able to interpret turbidity sampling results of storm water for compliance
with the City, State and Federal requirements.
Develops a thorough understanding of Federal, State and local environmental
regulations and keep abreast of new or proposed regulations as they arise.
Advises senior level professionals or upper level management on
environmental compliance issues and the impact of administrative decisions
as they pertain to environmental regulatory compliance.
This position may be required to make decisions regarding onsite issues
including writing citations. Follows standardized procedures and written
instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Leadership Provided
None.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.
It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance; knowledge of Federal,
State and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations; knowledge of
safety regulations; knowledge of computer usage and applications.
Skilled in operating a computer and other office equipment (i.e. Fax
machine, scanner, camera); skilled in communicating effectively verbally and
in writing; skilled in operating a vehicle with a good driving record.
Ability to review construction plans and technical reports; ability to work
independently and utilizes sound judgment; ability to perform effectively as
a member of the team in carrying out the City's stated mission and
philosophy; ability to perform the essential functions of the job without
posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience:
. Associate degree in Engineering, Building Construction, or a
related field.
. 4 years' of surveying, construction management or
erosion/construction inspection experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field
Four (4) years of surveying, construction management or erosion/construction
inspection experience.
Licensures and Certifications:
. Must possess a State of Georgia driver's license.
. Must be certified in the State of Georgia as; an erosion and
sedimentation inspector (Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission,
Level 1B)
. Level II Certified Plan Reviewer, or have the ability to obtain
license within six months of employment.
. Able to be issued and maintain Sworn Officer of the Court
credentials by the Atlanta Police Department.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to
perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated
with job.
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