Manager - Environmental Quality - OEQ

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

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Manager - Environmental Quality for the OEQS to lead the Environmental Management System, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainability across municipal operations. The role includes audits, risk assessment, budget oversight, and cross-department collaboration to reduce environmental impact.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to guide staff and coordinate with regulatory agencies while promoting continuous

Qualifications

• Five (5) years in environmental due diligence, compliance, auditing, sampling, or waste management.
• Two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Administers the EMS to ensure Plan-Do-Check-Act alignment and continual improvement.
• Ensure citywide compliance with environmental laws, permits, and policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee EMS audits, inspections, and management reviews.
• Collaborate with departments to identify environmental aspects and implement initiatives.
• Develops and monitors environmental metrics, dashboards, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Verbal & written communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Job Description Overview The Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS) leads citywide efforts to improve environmental performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance sustainability and climate resilience. The City of Dallas ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental 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 - OEQ administers 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, elevate issues in a timely manner, and use judgement to address critical matters efficiently. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Experience

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

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

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications State of Texas Driver’s License

Salary Range

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.

Equal Opportunity

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Contact

Contact: [e-mail]