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Job SummaryPerforms moderately complex management or oversight activates for daily operations of an operating unit or functionalprogram. Work involves establishing short-, mid-, or long-term goals and objectives; developing guidelines,procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals;coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and/orsupervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment.
Job DescriptionOverviewThe Manager-Environmental directs and manages the overall daily operations for the staff and personnel performing Environmental inspection, analysis, enforcement, and regulatory communications and compliance work. Develops guidelines, budgets, and program activities and provides professional knowledge and expertise for environmental activities including water, air quality, and climate.
Essential Functions1 Manages, directs, and oversees all environmental work performed by the staff and employees of the Environmental department; assigns and coordinates work through crew leaders and gives technical direction as needed; reviews work for quality, evaluates work performance, and coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees and supervisors.
2 Directs and coordinates work through subordinate supervisors, crew leaders, or team leaders; monitors and manages operations ensuring all work is accounted for and completed and that sampling is done correctly; oversees the evaluation of environmental findings and provides direction and decisions on challenging issues.
3 Establishes short, mid, and long-range goals and objectives; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis and evaluates enforcement actions against public and private operators; maintains transparency with management, city officials, vendors, and other agencies.
4 Uses and manipulates software applications to analyze data, understands environmental impact, and develops reports to provide management information; submits regulatory reports as required; provides customized reports for regulatory agencies.
5 Performs, oversees, and provides professional input on samples and analysis; collects field samples, analyzes samples, ensures the appropriate use of sampling equipment and facilitates professional environmental sampling and analysis.
6 Coaches, advises, counsels, and instructs employees; identifies training needs for employees, reads and interprets various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints, and applies technical terminology of the specialization assigned. Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
7 Interviews, evaluates, and makes selection or recommendations on selections on candidates for filling positions or enforcing terminations; hears and resolves complaints from employees or groups of employees and makes recommendations on other disciplinary actions.
8 Oversees and manages the development of management and productivity reports, facilitates special investigations, internal audits, and research studies, and plans special projects; oversees inspections and management of DWU activities, dam activity, and other water operations.
9 Manages, develops, and oversees the implementation of the department budget; evaluates budget requests, analyzes department revenue and spending, and makes recommendations for budget allocations and resource management.
10 Finds, develops, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; develops and implements new and updated standard operating procedures; establishes and maintains the emergency action plan.
11 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills1 Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2 Knowledge of Federal and State rules, regulations, and standards.
3 Knowledge of establishing, managing, and facilitating goals and objectives.
4 Knowledge of NPDES/TPDES and other regulatory agencies and standards.
5 Knowledge of project management, permitting specifications, and project schedules.
6 Ability to develop strategic plans and facilitate implementation of initiatives.
7 Ability to develop and implement budget and perform various financial analysis.
8 Ability to manage and direct operations and staff of department.
9 Ability to create and build effective department through budget and operations management.
10 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
11 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Science, Engineering, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:- Five (5) years of experience in an environmental field such as: drinking water/water regulatory compliance, auditing, drinking water monitoring, source water monitoring.
AND- Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
EQUIVALENCIES:- High school diploma or GED, plus nine (9) years of the work experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of work experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-related field plus seven (7) years of work experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Master's degree or higher in specified field plus three (3) years of work experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:- A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class B Water Distribution Operator license within probationary period.
Salary Range$77,264.03 - $96,580.03
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
