Environmental Scientist

MOS Code: None Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree or higher in natural or physical science, engineering, environmental studies, or related field, plus two (2) years of full-time experience in environmental activities Licenses and Certificates Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Under general supervision, prepare and coordinate environmental studies and inspections; review, interpret prepare plans, projects and specifications; and supervise technical staff. Prepare and coordinate environmental studies and projects with regulatory agencies, other departments, consultants, and contractors. Involves: Plan, research projects, conduct data collection and analysis. Oversee design and implementation of environmental projects.Projects include, but are not limited to, Air and Water Quality, Solid Waste Management, Storm Water Management, Environmental Compliance, and Brownfields Redevelopment.Conduct compliance investigations; perform environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting. Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for environmental projects.Conduct and/or monitor ongoing inspections of projects for compliance with contract specifications, approved materials and design.Prepare environmental reports and studies.Conduct or oversee environmental sampling, monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Assess facts and draw valid conclusions to develop or improve accepted methods and techniques. Coordinate asbestos inspections and surveys to locate and evaluate asbestos-containing materials in city owned facilities. Monitor contractor adherence with Local, State and Federal regulations with regard to proper handling and disposal of asbestos containing materials. Manage waste shipments, inventory and reporting of such to regulatory authorities. Conduct environmental surveys, assessments, investigations, sampling and monitoring. Involves:Calculate emissions and pollutant discharge rates using various software.Performs quality assurance on data submissions and processes. Completes correspondence to regulated entities to relay specific deficiencies encountered during a data quality assurance process.Provides technical assistance to general public, regulated entities, and other interested groups in the application of appropriate environmental city, state, and federal rules and regulations. Inspect, investigate, enforce, and document designated environmental and municipal code violations. Involves: Conduct random test sampling and inspections to ensure compliance with established environmental health and safety standards and regulations. Determine corrective action to be taken such as warning or citation. Recommend corrective action and notify correct authority of action. Respond to and investigate environmental related complaints within the City. Provide education and instruction related to environmental standards and regulations. Perform administrative duties as assigned.Involves: Prepare bid specifications, assist or prepare draft request for proposals, and review project bid proposals.Research issues, conduct studies, review codes and regulations, compile data, develop spreadsheets to evaluate statistical data and testing/research results. Prepare and authorize contract Change Orders, Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Notice to Proceed notifications. Investigate and respond to citizen, City Official, consultant, or customer inquires and complaints.Manage documents, maintain records, review and prepare assigned project reports. Supervise and direct technical staff.Involves:Schedule, assign, instruct in, guide and check work.Appraise employee performance.Provide for training and development.Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work behavior standards.Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony.Interview applicants.Recommend hiring, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. #J-18808-Ljbffr