Environmental Program Manager na City of Dunedin, FL

About the Department

Hiring Salary: $74,027.20 - $88,836.80 (DOQ)

Additional Compensation Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules
• 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

Under limited supervision, manages environmental staff, programs, and operations supporting City-wide initiatives that impact both public and private sectors of Dunedin. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and evaluating environmental programs; overseeing permitting, compliance, enforcement, and grant activities; and managing program administration and revenue opportunities. Fosters interagency and community partnerships, supervises staff and volunteers, and represents the City in public and organizational settings. Exercises independent judgment, serving as an environmental leader and mentor. Reports to the Assistant Public Works Director and/or Public Works Director.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.

Manages, plans, reviews, and inspects work of subordinate staff engaged in stormwater/mitigation, floodplain assessment, or ground water quality monitoring, coastal management, lake and vegetation management, and regulatory enforcement activities.

Responsible for technical and professional activities and work that is required under the State and Federal mandate of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) MS4 Permit System. 

Assists with the documentation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System. Ensures compliance and maintains proper documentation related to stormwater operations and maintenance for NFIP audits.

Identifies, prioritizes, and implements habitat restoration, oversees contract work and invoice approvals, and applies for grants when possible to offset costs;

Reviews and analyzes new and renewal permit applications, prepares written comments on regulatory compliance, and submits to proper agencies.

Oversees the work of subordinate environmental staff in inspecting permitted and potential priority pollution source operations, preparation of enforcement actions and notices on inspections, and re-inspection activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

Leads staff and teams that investigate and resolve various environmental problems and complaints and reviews and approves follow-up reports and correspondence.

Conducts and coordinates specialized environmental studies and environmental assessments.

Develops program budgets and standard operating procedures and tracks inventory and property control.

Ensures technical and regulatory monitoring reports are complete and accurate and submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency in a timely manner.

Prepares reports and correspondence of an environmental nature.

Prepares and evaluates legislative reviews and policy analyses.

Ensures quality control and integrity of data gathered or generated complies with federal regulations and policies.

Prepares and presents programs to professional, business, civic, governmental, and educational groups, committees and associations.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in physical, natural, or biological science, environmental engineering, or related field, and six years of relevant progressively responsible professional level work experience; or advanced degrees in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of required work experience. 

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications

Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Sediment and Erosion Control Certification is preferred.

Must obtain Florida Stormwater Association Level II certification within two years of employment. 

A minimum of two years supervisory experience is required.

This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management.  The incumbent may be required to remain onsite/available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City/County Commission or City Manager, or report for duty immediately following an emergency event.

Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of national, state, and local environmentally related laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations. Has knowledge on water pollution control procedures, source operations, and sampling principles, practices, and equipment. Has knowledge of budget planning and accounting methods. Has knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, math, statistics, and natural sciences. Has knowledge of scientific research and writing techniques including the use of automated systems for statistical analysis of research data. Has knowledge of OSHA regulations and recognized safety procedures and practices for field work. Skilled in study design, field data collection, statistical analysis, and database management. Skill in budget planning and management methods. Skilled in public speaking and public relations, and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of audiences. Ability to actively manage day to day operations, programs, and communications with public and private organizations. Ability to supervise subordinate staff, participate in complex studies, analyze information, and formulate recommendations based upon findings. Ability to plan, supervise, and execute a complex environmental management program related to the specialized area of assignment. Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional and support personnel. establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, state and federal officials, contractors, staff, volunteers, and the general public. Ability to use small office equipment, computers, and highly technical computer applications.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to make data driven decisions and also arrange, compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and/or information. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or composition aligns with or deviates from standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction:Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. Is able to provide leadership and supervision as required. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Has knowledge of the methods, equipment, tools and materials of the Public Works Department. Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, iPad, calculator, copier, recording equipment, telephone and City 800 MHz two-way radio system.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use a variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Has the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Mathematical Aptitude: Has knowledge of mathematics. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate decimals and percentages, utilize geometry. 

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Situational Reasoning:Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine tasks. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-30 pounds) occasionally up to 50 lbs. Some tasks require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies. 

Sensory Requirements:Some tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Some tasks may require exposure to smoke/dusts/pollen, fumes, odors, wetness/humidity, electric currents, disease/pathogens, harsh cleaning agents, toxic/poisonous agents, vibrations, machinery hazards, noise extremes, bright/dim light.

The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.