ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUPERVISOR - LANDFILL (5403)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government in Gretna, LA, is seeking a highly experienced supervisor to lead the Waste Disposal & Landfill Division within Environmental Affairs. You will oversee debris management, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage staff and contractors across multiple locations.

The role requires advanced degrees in environmental fields or related disciplines with substantial regulatory experience, and a track record in policy development, contracts, and field data collection for

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in relevant scientific/engineering field with regulatory focus.
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of environmental regulatory experience or equivalent.
• Experience in enforcing environmental regulations or implementing environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee debris management and landfilling operations.
• Develop and update environmental programs and policies.
• Coordinate technical support to staff, contractors and industry.
• Ensure permits for Solid Waste, Air Quality and Water meet regulations.
• Plan and manage Post-Disaster Debris contracts and operations.
• Document and maintain field data, inspection and permit records.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Policy development

Supervisory/leadership

Contract management

Field data collection

Education

Master's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geography, Construction Management, or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geography, Construction Management, or closely related field

Job description

Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

This is a highly responsible supervisory position that, under general supervision, oversees the debris management and landfilling operations programs, manages environmental pollution control laws/regulations for waste disposal, develops/updates programs and policies, and coordinates and provides technical support to interdepartmental personnel, contractors and industry representatives in the field of solid waste management and disposal. This position manages the Waste Disposal & Landfill Division of the Environmental Affairs department and provides oversight to division staff, engineering consultants, and their employees, and counsels and directs staff regarding proper parish policies and procedures. Responsible for planning, management, coordination and implementation of Post-Disaster Debris contracts and operations. Ensures the parish's Solid Waste, Air Quality and Surface Water Permits for the Jefferson Parish Sanitary Landfill comply with local, state and federal regulations. Conducts specialized environmental inspection and documentation of Post-Disaster Disaster Debris contractor activities including debris collection; monitoring/management; processing and disposal. Collects field data, surveys, and other data as needed; interprets analytical data; conveys finding of results to Parish Council, Parish departments, other departmental programs, businesses, and citizens. Documentation and maintenance of filing system of all analytical data, inspection reports, monitoring reports, compliance reports, field investigations, permit applications, permits and other relevant data. Employee may work both East and West bank locations as duties require or as directed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following:

• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geography, Construction Management, or a closely related field; PLUS, one (1) year of paid professional environmental regulatory work experience involving the enforcement of environmental regulations or the implementation of environmental programs.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geography, Construction Management, or a closely related field; PLUS, three (3) years of paid professional environmental regulatory work experience involving the enforcement of environmental regulations or the implementation of environmental programs.