Environmental Services Coordinator

Job Title

Under administrative direction, is responsible for coordinating, planning, and monitoring division hazardous materials environmental projects. Conducts research, analyzes complex statistical and scientific data, develops planning timetables, evaluates systems, and procedures, develops standard operation procedures, implements strategic implementation plans, and makes recommendations to achieve goals and objectives. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises supervision over assigned staff. Work Location City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, Street Level, San Antonio, TX 78205 Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as project manager for environmental site assessments, remediation projects or special projects.
• Exercises direct supervision over staff.
• Develops reports; provides guidance and opinions related to environmental issues; develops standard operating procedures; develops strategic implementation plans for hazardous materials section.
• Advises management on project problems, quality control issues, and solutions.
• Resolves environmentally-related issues and conflicts during project construction.
• Develops and monitors project schedules and budgets; negotiates scope of services for projects; reviews, verifies, and approves environmental contractor payments.
• Conducts research and risk assessment of projects, and provides risk analyses recommendations regarding project.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in managing environmental protection programs, including direct experience in working with regulatory agencies, consulting engineers, scientists, contractors, and neighborhood groups
• Valid Class "C" Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, geology, biology, natural resources, ecology, or a related field.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with resources agencies, engineers, contractors, and project managers.
• Experience with Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) for both municipal and state programs, reporting process, and program management.
• Experience with Subchapter T requirements, permitting process, and reporting.
• Experience with Texas Risk Reduction Program and federal regulations.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of environmental protection principles relevant to water specialty areas and/or landfills.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental protection laws.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and disposal systems.
• Knowledge of environmental engineering and hydrogeology.
• Knowledge of microcomputers.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to administer programs and supervise staff.
• Ability to review and interpret environmental protection laws.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Writes Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG's) for division's environmental procedures.
• Writes strategic implementation plans for the Hazardous Materials Section within the division.
• Serves as a point of contact to obtain training related to the SAP system and City Web Portal.
• Provides training to other division employees.