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Environmental Inspection Specialist, Sr. - Urban Forestry
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $26.86 - $34.05 per hour
Apply at: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/St-Elmo-Service-Center/Environmental-Inspection-Specialist-Senior--Urban-Forestry---Austin-Transportation-and-Public-Works_JR102523
Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, this position performs inspections and investigations of permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Inspects permitted land developments and construction sites for compliance with City environmental protection regulations.
- Performs site investigations and evaluate best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
- Performs final inspections of drainage facilities and other site improvements.
- Investigates and processes applications for ROW vacations, easement releases, and license agreements.
- Performs site investigations to evaluate need for additional staff support (i.e. involvement of biologists and geologists). Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.
- Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations.
- Provides testimony and affidavits for enforcement cases.
- Issues directives and initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ISA Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within (6) months of employment.
- Experience with Arboriculture practices in the municipal setting.
- Knowledge and use of tree risk assessment techniques.
- Knowledge of ISA & ANSI best management practices regarding tree care.
- Experience with public interaction / engagement
- Application of city codes related to trees and vegetation
- Experience using GIS or other mapping software including tree inventory software.
- Application of basic traffic control plans
- Experience with safely operating various manual and gasoline powered equipment (chainsaws, power pruners, hand saws, pole saws etc.)
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
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