Environmental Compliance Field Specialist – Stormwater

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland seeks a Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist under general supervision to perform investigations and inspections ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws.

The role focuses on stormwater program enforcement and field inspections. Responsibilities include issuing citations, performing investigations, responding to spills, and communicating complex environmental requirements to contractors and the public; physical tasks include walking/kayaking and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field; 3 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform stormwater inspections of industrial and commercial facilities to verify compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct enforcement actions against regulated facilities, prepare documentation and affidavits, and represents the city in court cases and hearings when necessary.
• Issue citations or suspend operations of regulated businesses based on failure to comply with ordinances.
• Respond to on-call emergencies related to illicit discharges and hazardous materials spills.
• Inspect, investigate, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges to Garland's MS4 system and illicit discharges to watercourses within Garland.
• Performs Dry and Wet Weather Screening activities to ascertain levels of environmental materials or contamination present.
• Walks and kayaks miles of creeks and lake banks to conduct illicit discharge and illicit connection investigations and to inspect outfalls.
• Responds to and investigates complaints related to stormwater violations and homeless encampments.
• Interprets environmental laws and regulations for contractors, public and private officials, and the general public.
• Participates in community outreach and professional educational events.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Water sampling/testing procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Sampling equipment

Job description

City of Garland seeks a Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist under general supervision to perform investigations and inspections ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws.

The role focuses on stormwater program enforcement and field inspections. Responsibilities include issuing citations, performing investigations, responding to spills, and communicating complex environmental requirements to contractors and the public; physical tasks include walking/kayaking and