Manager - Environmental Quality - OEQ

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Manager - Environmental Quality to lead the OEQ in managing the Environmental Management System and sustainability initiatives. You will oversee audits, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement across municipal operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, at least five years in related environmental work with supervisory experience, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as specified.
• Five years in environmental due diligence, compliance, auditing, or waste management; at least two years in a supervisory role.
• State of Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Administers the EMS to ensure alignment with Plan-Do-Check-Act and continual improvement.
• Ensure citywide compliance with environmental laws, permits, and policies; monitor and manage corrective actions.
• Plan, oversee EMS audits, inspections, and management reviews; track findings and resolutions.

Skills

Public administration

Regulatory compliance

EMS knowledge

Environmental risk assessment

Strategic planning

Leadership & mentorship

Budgeting & financial mgmt

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Life Science/Engineering/Ecological field

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS)leadscitywide efforts to improve environmental performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance sustainability and climate resilience.

The City of DallasISO 14001:2015 certifiedEnvironmental Management System (EMS) is a structured framework used to manage the city’s environmental responsibilities in a systematic and proactive way. It is based on the “Plan-Do-Check-Act ” model and is designed to support compliance, pollution prevention, and continual improvement across municipal operations.

The Manager -Environmental Quality - OEQadministers citywide environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and advancing sustainability goals; manages the Environmental Management System; oversees audits, and coordinates with departments to reduce environmental risks; and supports strategic planning, reporting, and training to promote continuous improvement and environmental stewardship across municipal operations.

Essential Functions

1. Administers the City of Dallas ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring alignment with the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and continual improvement objectives.
2. Ensure citywide compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and policies through coordination, monitoring, and corrective action management.
3. Plan, coordinate, and oversee internal and external EMS audits, inspections, and management reviews; track findings and ensure timely resolution.
4. Collaborate with city departments to identify environmental aspects, assess risks and impacts, and implement pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives.
5. Develops, implements, and monitors environmental performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to support leadership decision-making and regulatory reporting.
6. Provides technical guidance, training, and outreach to departments and staff on EMS requirements, environmental best practices, and sustainability goals.
7. Supervises staff and consultants as assigned, including work planning, performance management, and professional development.
8. Assists with development and management of environmental program budgets, grants, and contracts related to EMS and sustainability initiatives.
9. Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders to support transparency, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public administration principles, municipal or government operations, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of environmental risk assessment, pollution prevention strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies using the Plan-Do-Check-Act model.re
• Knowledge of personnel management, supervision, performance evaluation, and staff development.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, program development, and integration of EMS and sustainability goals into municipal or government operations.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to lead and mentor personnel effectively.
• Ability to make independent decisions, escalator issues in a timely manner, and use judgement to address critical matters efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Experience

Five (5) years in working in environmental due diligence, environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental sampling, or waste management related work with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Science, Engineering, or Ecological related field.

Licenses and Certifications

State of Texas Driver’s License

Salary Range

$77,272.00 - $96,574.40

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.