JOB DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists in planning, directing, administering and evaluating the City-wide Wastewater Management Program, including the development and implementation of new ordinances and regulations to promote the facilitation of decentralized wastewater treatment facilities, safety inspections, training and policy administration; administers and conducts plan check reviews of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems; provides complex professional staff assistance to the Community Development Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in a manner that achieves environmental health protection using a balanced approach to meet the needs of the regulated industry and the community
• Has knowledge of the planning, development, implementation, and administration of municipal wastewater management programs
• Analyzes complex technical and operational problems and recommends cost-effective solutions
• Communicates effectively in meetings and makes formal presentations to community groups, other agencies, and elected officials
• Establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships with staff, partner agencies, and the public
• Exercises good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs

Examples of Duties

• Assists in planning, organizing, managing, and directing the City's Wastewater Management Program, which ensures the environmental compliance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), including the Operating Permit program.
• Reviews and evaluates OWTS submittals for conformance with applicable state, local, and City codes, regulations, and ordinance.
• Conducts inspections and investigations for compliance with applicable OWTS codes and ordinances.
• Assists in the City's compliance with the Local Agency Management Plan development and Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Provides technical staff support in the review of OWTS documents, reports and legislation as needed.
• Supervises and directs the work of outside consultants to develop or implement projects related to the Wastewater Management Program and related OWTS projects.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates public outreach and educational programs regarding OWTS issues for the community and interest groups; designs and creates educational materials, such as brochures and flyers.
• Represents the department and its environmental programs to other City departments, outside agencies, and the community; coordinates division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Participates in and makes presentations to the City Council and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of environmental programming.
• Assists and participates in Technical Advisory meetings, Community Outreach Meetings, and related community and City boards and committees.
• Prepares, reviews, and completes various reports, including special reports as requested, and related memoranda and documents.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to citizen complaints, inquiries, and requests for services.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect the assigned program; implements wastewater policy and procedural changes as required.
• Provides training for City staff upon request.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, public health, biological science, chemistry, physical science, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater treatment system design, construction, inspection, and/or compliance, including experience with onsite treatment systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California, or a Registered Civil Engineer, or a Registered Geologist, or equivalent.