Environmental and Regulatory Coordinator

City of Burleson, TX; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burleson, TX is seeking a qualified environmental professional to manage compliance with the TPDES permit, lead the mosquito surveillance and abatement program, and support water conservation efforts and regulatory enforcement.

The role also involves supervising staff, contractors, and vendors, and may require responsibilities outside normal working hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required.
• At least two years of experience in environmental science, environmental health, or a related field.
• Any combination of education, training, experience, and/or certification/licenses that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the city's compliance with the TPDES permit, mosquito surveillance & abatement program, water conservation activities & enforcement.
• Prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of assigned employees, contractors, and vendors in related functional areas.
• Participate in water conservation activities and enforcement.
• Provide technical assistance and information to the public.
• Prioritize, assign, and evaluate the work of staff, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Public safety awareness

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

2+ years of experience in environmental science or related field

Job description

PRIMARY DUTY:

This role performs a variety of functions related to certain aspects of the environmental condition of the community. Areas of focus include coordination of the city's compliance with our Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit, execution of the mosquito surveillance & abatement program, participation in water conservation activities & enforcement, supporting compliance with a broad range of current state and local environmental codes, regulations and policies, and providing technical assistance and information to the public. The position also prioritizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of assigned employees, contractors, and vendors in related functional areas. Duties may occur outside of normal working hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field of study is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in environmental science, environmental health, or a related field.
• Any combination of education, training, experience, and/or certification/licenses that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid Class "C" driver license with a good driving record.
• Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License.
• 40 HR HAZWOPER OSHA certification.