Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of water quality environmental compliance and the Grease Management Program. The role protects public health by ensuring FSE grease traps are installed and maintained, preventing sewer overflows in Cobb County Water System, and coordinating with leadership.

The position leads and evaluates staff, allocates resources, conducts training, and ensures adherence to local, state, and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in environmental compliance.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; manage workloads and performance.
• Coordinate Grease Management Program to protect public health and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules; review investigations and actions.
• Approve/deny plans, submit approved plans, and advise on compliance improvements.
• Maintain program database; generate reports; provide training and technical guidance.
• Perform public relations and outreach; update website and educational materials.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in water quality environmental compliance and enforcement activities.

This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System. This position manages a program (Grease Management Program) that is essential to protect public and environmental health by protecting Cobb County Water System infrastructure and preventing sewer overflows caused primarily from Fats Oils and Grease. The Grease Management Program manages an ongoing effort to ensure that Food Service Establishments (FSE) grease traps are installed and maintained in such a manner as necessary to protect the Publicly Owned Treatment Works including the collection system and wastewater treatment facilities. This is accomplished by permitting and regulating FSE’s. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Coordinates and delegates work activities of assigned staff: confers with Environmental Compliance Superintendent when needed; prioritizes and assigns compliance activities in order to meet objectives; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; ensures that staff have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides training and instructs staff regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and provides progress and activity reports to Environmental Compliance Superintendent and department managers as requested.

Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: interprets, explains and applies, applicable environmental rules and regulations; reviews investigative and compliance reports and actions submitted by staff; assists in field investigations as needed; attends and conducts compliance meetings with the regulated community; and initiates any necessary compliance actions.

Receives and reviews plans for compliance with county specifications; approves or denies plans; submits approved plans; and makes recommendations to bring denied plans into compliance.

Oversees database application specific to functional program area: adds users and determines appropriate level of access; coordinates maintenance and upgrade activities when necessary; ensures documentation of work activities are entered; monitors information entered for accuracy and completeness; identifies irregularities; prepares and submits related reports.

Performs public relations and outreach duties: updates website; creates and designs educational brochures and materials; answers questions and provides information; and assists in preparing emergency plans.

Interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable codes, specifications, and standards: provides information and technical assistance concerning code requirements; discusses problem areas with business owners, property owners, residents, and contractors; works with staff and the regulated community to resolve problems; responds to questions concerning code violations; and conducts research as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in environmental compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification within 12 months from the date of hire.

Tasks require the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Some essential functions, however, may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, electric currents, or difficult customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.