Environmental Services Manager

City of Akron, OH • Full-time • Akron, Ohio, United States • $97.96k - $151.05k / year • 4d ago

Salary: $97,955.68 - $151,051.44 Annually

Location : Akron, OH

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 2024-O-65-352

Department: Public Service Department

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Definition

Plans and directs the Akron Waterways Renewed (AWR) and sustainability programs to provide environmental stewardship, maintain compliance with environmental regulations, and protect Akron's drinking water, wastewater, and storm water assets. Works under the general administrative and policy direction of the Director of Public Service.

Characteristic Work

Manages and directs all activities of the AWR and sustainability programs. Meets with members of City Council, other City divisions, federal, state and local agencies, utility companies, consultants, contractors, developers, news media, and public to explain policies and actions and provide information and resolve conflicts. Supervises communication and community outreach with federal, state, and other local governmental officials, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, utility company representatives, the press, news media, and the general public. Works with legal staff and consultants to negotiate Integrated Planning (IP) efforts, revisions and/or updates to the City of Akron Consent decree, CSO Long Term Control Plan, and Akron's Drinking Water Asset Management Plan. Works with City departments to review storm water management, sewer, and water system portions of all capital projects. Administers and negotiates consultant contracts. Works with various City departments to ensure regulatory compliance. Maintains official contact with federal, state, and other local governmental officials to stay abreast of applicable regulatory requirements that impact the AWR and sustainability programs. Selects, develops, and trains personnel to assure excellence in performance. Ensures subordinate employees adhere to City and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Uses a computer to research environmental policies, rules and regulations, manage projects, and create reports and correspondence. Drives to meetings, training, and site visits. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of five years of paid experience in environmental law, public utilities management, natural resources management, or industrial management. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of utilities administration. Extensive knowledge of the engineering principles and techniques in design, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater collection, treatment, storage, distribution, and disposal. Extensive knowledge of fiscal planning and management in utilities administration. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, agreements, and programs governing or bearing on resource protection, water pollution control, and utilities administration. Extensive knowledge of Ohio EPA, and USEPA policies and procedures for construction grants, loans, contract administration, sewer systems, and storm water management.

Skill in the use of computers with standard and customized business software. Ability to plan and manage the AWR and sustainability programs. Ability to meet established deadlines. Ability to identify potential system failures and compliance issues. Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with consultants, contractors, utility company representatives, suppliers, developers, other City divisions, and federal, state, and municipal agencies. Ability to read and decipher complex regulations, contracts, and agreements. Exceptional ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to plan, direct, train and supervise. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. List of essential functions available upon request.
Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.

This is a Non-Competitive examination. Candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement will be considered to interview for this position.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and appointment.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance.

Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave.

All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 330-375-2700.

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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field? If yes, you must provide a copy of your official transcript by attaching a scanned copy to your application or mailing it to 166 S. High Street, Room 102, Akron, Ohio 44308.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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List your driver's license number and the issuing state:

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Do you currently have six or more points on your driver's license?

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Is your driver's license currently suspended?

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For the purpose of verifying my eligibility for positions requiring a valid Driver's License or CDL license, I authorize the City of Akron to obtain a consumer report to investigate my driving history for traffic violations and suspensions. I understand that I have a right to request disclosure of this consumer report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.To print out a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act go to: http://www.akronohio.gov/person.html. Copies of the summary are also available from the City of Akron Department of Human Resources at 330-375-2720.