JOB
Do you love the great outdoors and protecting the natural environment? Do you enjoy investigating complex problems related to environmental compliance and coming up with creative solutions to ensure that issues are addressed in a timely manner? Do you have experience with erosion and sedimentation controls? If so, Travis County is looking for someone like yourself to join our team of dedicated professionals as an Environmental Specialist tasked with conducting construction sites inspections and complaint response investigations.Performs field inspection and assessment for compliance with Travis County codes and standards for water quality protection, including development permit construction, stormwater pollution plans, erosion and sedimentation controls, water quality pond inspection, and maintenance activities. Knowledge and skill in applying the following principles and standards effectively: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s), erosion and sediment controls, general drainage principles, permanent water quality engineering design; general construction methods, plan specifications; local soils, vegetation, ecology and other applicable Local, State, Federal environmental codes and standards. Ability to communicate effectively in writing or verbal with other County staff, consultants, contractors, other agencies, the public; Prepares detailed technical reports, documentation. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position may support one or more of the following program areas: Storm water management, erosion and sedimentation controls; Water quality monitoring, assessment, regulation, compliance and policy, Compliance and civil enforcement across multiple program areas, Hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management and cleanup, and Environmental policy and legislative analysis. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Develops, implements, performs duties of and/or administers countywide natural resource and environmental quality programs. Includes planning, processing, and evaluating projects and activities in support of the programs. Manages multiple projects and activities within authorized scope, schedule, and budget.- Coordinates efforts with contractors, department staff, other departments and agencies, the regulated community, stakeholders, and the public. Serves as departmental liaison for the designated program.- Analyzes and interprets Federal, State and Local environmental regulations. Recommends, develops, and implements procedures and projects consistent with environmental regulations. Makes recommendations on compliance to the department and the regulated community.- Analyzes, evaluates, and presents data, maintain databases, and prepares written reports. Presents findings and reports to department staff and management, other agencies, the Commissioners Court, and the public.- Conducts education and outreach to the public by participating in information meetings, trainings, and conferences to explain issues related to the program’s goals. Represents the department by working closely with groups, community members and organization representatives.- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, standing, walking/hiking (some rough terrain), carrying, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. May work in extreme temperature/weather change/conditions, and smoke on prescribed or wild fires. Maybe subject to contact with dangerous machinery, fumes, communicable/infectious disease, and hazardous chemicals.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Monday through Friday / FlexibleDepartment: Transportation & Natural Resources (TNR)Location: 700 Lavaca St. 5th floor / Telework Wilson Parke Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Check Required.